Singapore shops. Shopping malls and markets in Singapore
Shops and shopping malls in Singapore
Undoubtedly, Singapore promises a lot of pleasant shopping at attractive prices. Shopping in the capital of this island state is jokingly called a national sport. And for good reason, for a thorough combing of a great many local stores requires good physical shape and conditioning. Yes, cold resistance, as the air conditioners in the premises work conscientiously, and the local women prefer not to forget pashminas at home - special long wide shawls - so as not to freeze in shopping centers and other stores.
Prices are getting especially «sweet» during the Great Singapore Sale. Usually this sale takes place in the first half of summer, specific dates need to be clarified annually.
Orchard Road shopping street (Sadovaya street)
There used to be thickets of nutmeg in these places, but now only the name remains of them. This is a concentration of hotels, nightlife, restaurants, shops. Here are some of the shopping and entertainment centers on Sadovaya Street:
- ION Orchard - goods of such brands as Giorgio Armani, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Cartier, etc. are sold here.
- Paragon Shopping Center is best known for its five-story Gucci dealership.
- Ngee Ann City stands out with Japanese supermarket Takashimaya and bookstore Kinokuniya.
Marina Bay Sands Shopping Center
Few cities can compete with Singapore in the variety of goods in their shopping and entertainment centers. In any of them there is any thing that a tourist's soul desires, be it a famous world brand or products of local factories. You can choose any mall that is nearby, but one of them should be specially mentioned.
Marina Bay Sands is a grand, modern, amazing shopping center. It is not easy to navigate, so there is a computer screen on each floor to help you navigate. The ice rink in the center is about 600 meters long, and the music in the restaurants is often live. But the most amazing thing is a 22-meter waterfall, which turns into a river on the lower tier. And you can go boating along the river. Another marvel is the boutique island. A glass three-story Louis Vuitton boutique rises amid the water. There is also a gallery of fine art in the center with works of contemporary artists.