From buzzing, decades-old street markets to cutting-edge, experiential malls, Singapore is hands down the best city to get your shop on. With so many iconic destinations to choose from, Urban List is here to help you spend that money wisely by hitting all the top spots.
Grab your wallet, here are 11 of the best places to shop in Singapore.
DORS at Design Orchard
DORS, 250 Orchard Rd, #01-01, Singapore 238905
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Design Orchard just got a glow-up: and she’s going by DORS now. After a major rebrand and a full facelift, the iconic local multi-label store at the heart of Orchard Road has re-emerged with a fresh identity, a sharper purpose, and some seriously stylish new digs. Still championing local creatives, the all-new DORS is louder, prouder, and packed with over 80 homegrown fashion, beauty, and lifestyle labels you’ll want to take home immediately.
Step inside and you’ll find a slicker layout and dedicated zones that bring a little extra personality to your retail romp. There’s the Analog Space, a slow-living hideout with vinyls, books, and sensory objects. The Beauty Bar, where you can swatch and splash your way through locally made skincare with an actual working sink. And the Play Ground, bursting with dopamine decor, cheeky gifts, and colour-pop accessories that are basically serotonin in physical form.
From fashion faves like GINLEE Studio, Sabrina Goh and Graye to natural beauty staples like Handmade Heroes and cult sock brand Talking Toes, DORS is a showcase of Singapore’s design scene at its best. Whether you’re a tourist wanting to support local or a local finally treating yourself, this is the retail reboot worth revisiting.
Reverie On Hill
8D Dempsey Rd, #03-05, Singapore 249672
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Reverie On Hill (ROH) is Singapore’s first creator-powered beauty playground, and you can get paid to review stuff. This new Dempsey spot is about to become your main character moment with Singapore’s first creator-powered retail concept. Less soulless seeding, more real reviews, rewards and revenue.
Dreamt up by Gene Kwok, the mind behind creative agency Damnzai, ROH rewards everyday shoppers (yes, that includes you) for testing and talking about products they actually like. No sterile shelves here: this thoughtfully curated beauty, wellness and lifestyle space is stocked with over 200 picks across indie skincare, therapeutic blends and gut-boosting supplements, all chosen for performance, not just pretty packaging. Expect cult-faves and under-the-radar gems from the likes of elivity®, Rabbit Habit and Paloma—some stocked exclusively at ROH.
Scan a QR code to learn more, post your take, generate a personal affiliate link, and get paid when people buy through it. The more you create, the better the perks, from storewide discounts to private invites and potential gigs with Damnzai’s brand network. And if you need a little glow-up first, book in for a $60 express facial and get the entire amount back as store credit during their SG60 promo, on through August and September 2025.
New Bahru
River Valley
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Located in the heart of River Valley at 46 & 58 Kim Yam Road, New Bahru is a new lifestyle destination by The Lo & Behold Group and joint-venture partner, Sunray Group Holdings. The name (Bahru meaning ‘new’ in Malay) reflects the ambition of bringing together a new creative community and a nod to the city's penchant for repeating words for emphasis.
Set in the former Nan Chiau High School, New Bahru has gathered some of the best local talents across F&B, retail, enrichment, wellness and hospitality under one roof to tell a compelling story of creative progress in Singapore. About half of these concepts are now open, with the rest set to open between now and the end of the year.
Find out more about some of the cool new tenants that call New Bahru home here.
IMM Outlet
Jurong East
This shopping metropolis spans five levels of global brands and local favourites in the city's west. Singapore's largest outlet mall, IMM Outlet is home to a melting pot of cuisines and over 100 stores—where you can score up to 80% off top brands year-round.
We suggest hunting for bargains at labels like Levi’s, Guess and Coach, then nabbing a pair of iconic trainers over at Adidas or Onitsuka Tiger.
Jewel Changi Airport
Changi
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You wouldn’t chuck a city’s airport to the top of your shopping hitlist unless it was in transit through duty-free, but Jewel Changi Airport deserves a visit beyond the stopover. The shopping complex opened next to Terminal 1 in 2019, and it’s been a crowd favourite ever since.
From Teva and Crocs to Kate Spade and Coach, you can hop through over a hundred local and international retailers against the stunning backdrop of the Shiseido Forest Valley—a 10-storey indoor garden boasting over 60,000 plants and a 40-metre cascading waterfall.
Bugis Street Markets
Bugis
One of the best places in the city to score a bargain, the Bugis Street Markets offer up mix of souvenirs, clothing, tech, homewares, cosmetics and accessories. Weave your way through 400+ shops under one sprawling roof. The market sits beside Bugis+ and Bugis Junction giving you the ultimate access endless shopping.
You’ll be ravenous with all that browsing, so grab a snack from the Bugis Street Market or dig into some local fare at one of the nearby hawker centres or coffeeshops.
Haji Lane
Kampong Gelam
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Singapore’s original hipster haven, Haji Lane is a front-runner for locals and tourists heading to Kampong Gelam. Lined with walls of bright murals and striking street art, this shopping hub is home to tattoo parlours, yoga studios, local boutiques and a host of independent eateries.
Considered one of the best places to sink ice-cold craft beers and shop vintage, upcycled and handcrafted goods, it’s also worth popping into the pug and cat cafes for some quality cuddle time.
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ION Orchard
Orchard
Positioned in Singapore’s high-end retail heart on Orchard Road, the striking glass and marble building of ION Orchard hosts a staggering array of fashion houses.
Ideal for getting your glam on, shop your way through YSL, Prada, Cartier and Gucci, before treating yourself to a session at Clarins Skin Spa or an elaborate lunch at one of the fine diners.
Funan
Civic District
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An urban millennial’s dream, Funan is the uber-modern mixed-use hub where you can work, sleep, shop and play—all under one roof. Once the destination for electronics and IT, it’s now the go-to for folding bikes, designer furniture, indoor plants and cutting-edge street style.
When you’ve had your retail fix, check out the theatre, rock climbing centre, indoor cycling track and rooftop garden—complete with an edible urban farm.
Chinatown Street Markets
Chinatown
Wind your way through the heart of Chinatown in a sea of floating lanterns as you pick through a huge selection of affordable goods—from clothing and homewares to tech and accessories.
It’s also the best spot to nab incredible souvenirs, like Chinese handicrafts, opera masks and calligraphy. Once you're shopped out, hit up Chinatown Complex to refuel with Michelin-recommended eats.
Mustafa
Little India
An iconic, six-storey department store in the middle of Little India, Mustafa is the go-to for late-night shoppers and bargain hunters. Open 24 hours, you can cross off your entire shopping list in one short session at any time of day—we’re talking perfume, souvenirs, tech, cosmetics, clothes, groceries, and even suitcases if yours is already packed to the brim with shopping.
Explore aisle after jampacked aisle, then head to the ground floor for a spicy curry or fragrant biriyani from the Mustafa Cafe—also open an incredible 24 hours a day.
The Shoppes
Marina Bay
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The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands Singapore is home to more than 170 luxury and premium brands spanning across menswear, women’s collections, luxury children’s labels, as well as luxury watch and jewellery brands. It also features Apple’s first and only store in the world to sit on water and the world’s first Louis Vuitton Island Maison.
There’s even a 150-metre canal, so you’ll be privy to a sampan boat ride through the mall, and a multi-sensory attraction called the Digital Light Canvas, which is always a big hit with the little ones. After all that shopping you can refuel at one of over 80 dining options, including JUMBO Signatures (their chilli crab is a must try), Roberta’s, the Brooklyn-based pizzeria known for its hipster vibe, and Din Tai Fung, which is famous for its delectable Taiwanese signatures including xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and award-winning fried rice.
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