Singapore has a reputation of being a shoppers’ paradise owing to the sheer variety and world class quality of products available across categories―fashion, accessories, beauty, health, leisure, lifestyle, and so on. There is no dearth of markets that cater to the discerning traveller as well as the bargain hunter. Along with the markets that offer that unique local flavor, Singapore has a bevy of shopping malls that are single–window answers to all your shopping requirements. Be ready to wear your generosity on your sleeve and kiss your bank balance goodbye but be assured that you will be walking out as one happily pampered customer.

Most of the prominent malls in this fascinating city-state offer great opportunity for retail therapy as well as entertainment options, especially for those who are carting their children around along with their shopping lists. A very effective Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system makes it easy to get around, although cabs are easily available everywhere, these might be somewhat expensive to use on a day to day basis. The wise thing to do would be to take the MRT to the malls and then drive back in a cab when you are weighed down with multiple shopping bags.

Enjoy luxury in malls like ION Orchard, Suntec City Mall, Vivo City and Paragon; get a taste of old Singapore as you visit older malls such as Far East Plaza and Ngee Ann City. Then there is Mustafa, the mecca for all Indian shoppers―it’s the place to hunt down delectable deals on electronics and travel accessories. Bugis Junction mixes mall ambiance and amenities with the flavour of local markets by accommodating smaller stalls and hawker style carts along their alleys.