 Uniquely Indulgence : Shopping Must-Knows in Singapore!  Thursday, December 4, 2008
Orchard road
The undisputed hub of shopping in Singapore is Orchard Road where is probably the region’s most famous shopping area. This area is lined with shopping malls packed with local and international department stores, tiny boutiques, restaurants, cafes, movie theatre and snack bars.
- DFS Galleria Scottswalk (25 Scotts Road, tel: 6229-8100)
This is a-go place for all tourists who wants to enjoy duty-free savings on the world's leading luxury brands. I highly recommend this place as DFS Galleria Scottswalk brings you the most extensive selection of prestigious brands and the largest assortment of fashion and cosmetics in Singapore. It is located just opposite Far East Plaza building.- Far East Plaza (14 Scotts Road, tel: 6734-2325)
 
Far East Plaza boasts with six storeys of more than 800 stores and eateries is popular among the young and grungy.
Both locals and expatriates love to hang out at this bustling shopping centre which sells everything from the most fashionable and outrageous shoes and clothes, to precious gems, eyewear and CDs.
Also make sure that you check out Level One! Which boasts a wide array of street fashion, unique accessories and knick knacks.
Often, after doing my shopping, i would usually head to the last floor. Where there are lots of Chinese and Thai food outlets serving inexpensive but reasonably food. To me personally, they are excellent value-for-money restaurants in orchard road that caters to both locals and expatriates. Although their décor doesn’t do much, it’s usually crowded, and staffs don’t pamper, but most importantly, the food is reliably good and cheap.
Far East Plaza has never failed helping me in my shopping list. Some of my favorite shops would be Bagage, Image 2001, Depression, Maryjane, trendy zone, Mis'suki, closet affairs,etc. I guarantee that you will not leave empty handed after shopping in Far East Plaza!
- CATHAY CINELEISURE ORCHARD
Developed around a movie-set theme, the carefully chosen tenant-mix gives visitors a choice of entertainment activities including lifestyle retail shopping, fine dining at restaurants, casual dining in a themed foodcourt, as well as a myriad of leisure activities found in the health spa, health centre, beauty centre, social club, games arcade, cyber-cafe and a choice of six movie halls.
I personally love to hang out at cathy cineleisure orchard. Because at Cathy Cineleisure Orchard it offers a varieties of things to do. For example, catching late night movies after done shopping or even to playing games at E2Max gaming center or even to sing at kbox that opens till dawn.
Scared of feeling bored before or after the movies and you need a rest? Fret not! there is a lounge at hotdog factory, located on the 5th floor of Cathay Cineleisure Orchard. this is the perfect place to kick back and chill before or after a movie.The Lounge at Hotdog Factory is fully equipped to cater to all technological demands, featuring console gaming on a large screen plasma TV and Nintendo Wii! For the less tech-savvy there are cosy corners for the lost art of conversation. In short, you’ll never be hungry or bored at The Lounge at Hotdog Factory.
The Heeren Shops is a choice mall of lifestyle shops with unique product offerings targeting shoppers in their 20s and above. It has a reputation for cutting edge styles for the young and trendy working adult and anyone, regardless of age, who has a zest for life and individualityThe mall is constantly abuzz with activities and shoppers looking to unusual merchandise and exciting promotions. Challenging conventionality, the atypical shopper of The Heeren Shops chooses to question stereotypes instead of conforming to them; he/she puts the ‘I’s in individualism, be it in dressing, grooming or attitude.
The most iconic thing about The heeren is the fervent attitude of the music culture at HMV remains. Hundreds and thousands of CDs and DVDs resonate, to suit each and every preference, with a mesmerizing lure. Being a universal language, music and food are are appreciated by the masses.
Bugis street
 Bugis Street is the largest street shopping location in Singapore. Bugis street houses about 600 stalls, offering eclectic mix of trendy and functional fashion wear, local delicacies and fruits,hawker food and beauty services.
For the young and trendy in search of a good bargain, browse through the air-conditioned stretch of stalls on the second floor.
Bugis street is also one of my favourite place to shop and i believed that most locals and teenagers loved to shop at bugis street. At bugis street often provide good bargains and their stuff there are quoted at a reasonably cheap price. Most teenagers would go bugis street to shop because of the good bargains they can get. Bugis street is one of the favourite hangout and shopping place for me and most teenagers out there. Especially at night and during Fridays,Saturdays,Sundays and holidays, bugis street would be packed with people and often being frequent by tourists, students, working adults as well as residents living nearby. Plus, i'm a frequent shopper of bugis street, i could tell you that the stalls are constantly presenting their customers with new products and items. thus shoppers would be constantly updated with the latest trend.
So make sure that Bugis street is in one of your itinerary!
Vivocity Harbourfront     Vivocity is an iconic, entertainment and lifestyle destination that constantly surprises and stimulates visitors with its vibrant mix of retail and and entertainment concepts. It is also the largest shopping mall in town that spans 24 hectares along Singapore's prime southern waterfront. Personally, i feel that the shops at Vivocity caters more to kids and working adults. Unlike shops like Far East Plaza that caters more to the young and trendy, most of the shops there ranges from mid to high-end. However, my favourite shop at vivocity would be Daiso! It is a japanese shop( so called-$2 shop) because everything they sell cost only $2!!! Vivocity has a nice ambience and it is one of my favourite place to chill out and relax (especially after the sun sets). Vivocity also has a rooftop water feature in skypark, spanning an area of 4 olympic-sized pool, the roof top water feature in sky park is an icon within Vivocity that will enthral and excite both young and old, fat and thin or even the tall and short. In other words, this water feature caters to everybody irregardless of their ages. Vivocity has open the largest multiplex in singapore, which has occupied two stylishly designed levels with hues of royal purple and crimson red that boast 15 screens and 4 cinema types.("WOW!") GV Vivocity is ideal for those who love an extensive variety in their movie choices, and simultaneously looking for a well-rounded cinematic experience that couples quality sound systems and comfortable seating with pleasant service and ambience.I assure you that you will never forget this shopping mall. SHOPPING MALLS COMING TO YOUR WAY....ION ORCHARD A prime retail landmark development located at the gateway of Orchard Road in Singapore. Jointly owned by CapitaLand Limited and Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited, the iconic development is strategically situated above the Orchard Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station and will enjoy underground connectivity to nearby buildings. | Year of Opening: | 4th quarter of 2008 | | Gross Floor Area: | 941,700 sq ft | | Net Lettable Area: | 663,000 sq ft |
TAMPINES 1 Opening in early 2009, Tampines 1 will be a new architectural landmark in the East - a multi-dimensional and interactive mall for the young, savvy and lover of all things new. Tampines 1 is strategically located between Tampines MRT Station and Bus Interchange with 2 million commuters passing through daily. Situated at the crossroads of Tampines Central 1 and 4, the mall will be spread over six floors from Basement 1 to Level 5, offering retail opportunities that will consist of a comprehensive array of goods and services such as a gourmet supermarket, fast food and specialty loft restaurants, food hall, gym, spa and swimming pool and lifestyle retail shops to meet the discerning shoppers' needs. | Year of Opening: | Early 2009 | | Gross Floor Area: | 381,000 sq ft | | Net Lettable Area: | 260,000 sq ft | | No. of Shops: | 200 | | No. of Retail Levels: | 5 floors + 1 basement
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Palais Renaissance Located near Orchard Road; near Claymore RoadPalais has embarked on an upgrading exercise, and will soon unveil its sleek new look and reaffirm its position as Orchard Road's fashion icon. The highlight of the upgrade is a world's first - a double-skin glass façade with musical dancing lights. The innovative architectural lighting and façade at Palais will illuminate a sense of aura and presence, befitting of this well-known upscale shopping mall. X'MAS SHOPPING SALES AND LATE NIGHT SHOPPING!!Shopping malls such as Paragon, The Centrepoint and Wisma Atria have introduced attractive promotions during their Late Night Shopping evenings, where stores stay open until 11pm on Saturdays.1.Christmas @Wisma Atria14 Nov - 25 Dec '082.TANGS Festive Shopping Deals 30 Nov (Sun) to 24 Dec (Wed) 2008
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Uniquely Indulgence : Shopping Must-Knows in Singapore! Thursday, December 4, 2008
Orchard road
The undisputed hub of shopping in Singapore is Orchard Road where is probably the region’s most famous shopping area. This area is lined with shopping malls packed with local and international department stores, tiny boutiques, restaurants, cafes, movie theatre and snack bars.
- DFS Galleria Scottswalk (25 Scotts Road, tel: 6229-8100)
This is a-go place for all tourists who wants to enjoy duty-free savings on the world's leading luxury brands. I highly recommend this place as DFS Galleria Scottswalk brings you the most extensive selection of prestigious brands and the largest assortment of fashion and cosmetics in Singapore. It is located just opposite Far East Plaza building. - Far East Plaza (14 Scotts Road, tel: 6734-2325)
Far East Plaza boasts with six storeys of more than 800 stores and eateries is popular among the young and grungy.
Both locals and expatriates love to hang out at this bustling shopping centre which sells everything from the most fashionable and outrageous shoes and clothes, to precious gems, eyewear and CDs.
Also make sure that you check out Level One! Which boasts a wide array of street fashion, unique accessories and knick knacks.
Often, after doing my shopping, i would usually head to the last floor. Where there are lots of Chinese and Thai food outlets serving inexpensive but reasonably food. To me personally, they are excellent value-for-money restaurants in orchard road that caters to both locals and expatriates. Although their décor doesn’t do much, it’s usually crowded, and staffs don’t pamper, but most importantly, the food is reliably good and cheap.
Far East Plaza has never failed helping me in my shopping list. Some of my favorite shops would be Bagage, Image 2001, Depression, Maryjane, trendy zone, Mis'suki, closet affairs,etc. I guarantee that you will not leave empty handed after shopping in Far East Plaza!
- CATHAY CINELEISURE ORCHARD
Developed around a movie-set theme, the carefully chosen tenant-mix gives visitors a choice of entertainment activities including lifestyle retail shopping, fine dining at restaurants, casual dining in a themed foodcourt, as well as a myriad of leisure activities found in the health spa, health centre, beauty centre, social club, games arcade, cyber-cafe and a choice of six movie halls.
I personally love to hang out at cathy cineleisure orchard. Because at Cathy Cineleisure Orchard it offers a varieties of things to do. For example, catching late night movies after done shopping or even to playing games at E2Max gaming center or even to sing at kbox that opens till dawn.
Scared of feeling bored before or after the movies and you need a rest? Fret not! there is a lounge at hotdog factory, located on the 5th floor of Cathay Cineleisure Orchard. this is the perfect place to kick back and chill before or after a movie.The Lounge at Hotdog Factory is fully equipped to cater to all technological demands, featuring console gaming on a large screen plasma TV and Nintendo Wii! For the less tech-savvy there are cosy corners for the lost art of conversation. In short, you’ll never be hungry or bored at The Lounge at Hotdog Factory.
The Heeren Shops is a choice mall of lifestyle shops with unique product offerings targeting shoppers in their 20s and above. It has a reputation for cutting edge styles for the young and trendy working adult and anyone, regardless of age, who has a zest for life and individualityThe mall is constantly abuzz with activities and shoppers looking to unusual merchandise and exciting promotions. Challenging conventionality, the atypical shopper of The Heeren Shops chooses to question stereotypes instead of conforming to them; he/she puts the ‘I’s in individualism, be it in dressing, grooming or attitude.
The most iconic thing about The heeren is the fervent attitude of the music culture at HMV remains. Hundreds and thousands of CDs and DVDs resonate, to suit each and every preference, with a mesmerizing lure. Being a universal language, music and food are are appreciated by the masses.
Bugis street
Bugis Street is the largest street shopping location in Singapore. Bugis street houses about 600 stalls, offering eclectic mix of trendy and functional fashion wear, local delicacies and fruits,hawker food and beauty services.
For the young and trendy in search of a good bargain, browse through the air-conditioned stretch of stalls on the second floor.
Bugis street is also one of my favourite place to shop and i believed that most locals and teenagers loved to shop at bugis street. At bugis street often provide good bargains and their stuff there are quoted at a reasonably cheap price. Most teenagers would go bugis street to shop because of the good bargains they can get. Bugis street is one of the favourite hangout and shopping place for me and most teenagers out there. Especially at night and during Fridays,Saturdays,Sundays and holidays, bugis street would be packed with people and often being frequent by tourists, students, working adults as well as residents living nearby. Plus, i'm a frequent shopper of bugis street, i could tell you that the stalls are constantly presenting their customers with new products and items. thus shoppers would be constantly updated with the latest trend.
So make sure that Bugis street is in one of your itinerary!
Vivocity HarbourfrontVivocity is an iconic, entertainment and lifestyle destination that constantly surprises and stimulates visitors with its vibrant mix of retail and and entertainment concepts. It is also the largest shopping mall in town that spans 24 hectares along Singapore's prime southern waterfront. Personally, i feel that the shops at Vivocity caters more to kids and working adults. Unlike shops like Far East Plaza that caters more to the young and trendy, most of the shops there ranges from mid to high-end. However, my favourite shop at vivocity would be Daiso! It is a japanese shop( so called-$2 shop) because everything they sell cost only $2!!! Vivocity has a nice ambience and it is one of my favourite place to chill out and relax (especially after the sun sets). Vivocity also has a rooftop water feature in skypark, spanning an area of 4 olympic-sized pool, the roof top water feature in sky park is an icon within Vivocity that will enthral and excite both young and old, fat and thin or even the tall and short. In other words, this water feature caters to everybody irregardless of their ages. Vivocity has open the largest multiplex in singapore, which has occupied two stylishly designed levels with hues of royal purple and crimson red that boast 15 screens and 4 cinema types.("WOW!") GV Vivocity is ideal for those who love an extensive variety in their movie choices, and simultaneously looking for a well-rounded cinematic experience that couples quality sound systems and comfortable seating with pleasant service and ambience.I assure you that you will never forget this shopping mall. SHOPPING MALLS COMING TO YOUR WAY....ION ORCHARDA prime retail landmark development located at the gateway of Orchard Road in Singapore. Jointly owned by CapitaLand Limited and Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited, the iconic development is strategically situated above the Orchard Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station and will enjoy underground connectivity to nearby buildings. | Year of Opening: | 4th quarter of 2008 | | Gross Floor Area: | 941,700 sq ft | | Net Lettable Area: | 663,000 sq ft |
TAMPINES 1Opening in early 2009, Tampines 1 will be a new architectural landmark in the East - a multi-dimensional and interactive mall for the young, savvy and lover of all things new. Tampines 1 is strategically located between Tampines MRT Station and Bus Interchange with 2 million commuters passing through daily. Situated at the crossroads of Tampines Central 1 and 4, the mall will be spread over six floors from Basement 1 to Level 5, offering retail opportunities that will consist of a comprehensive array of goods and services such as a gourmet supermarket, fast food and specialty loft restaurants, food hall, gym, spa and swimming pool and lifestyle retail shops to meet the discerning shoppers' needs. | Year of Opening: | Early 2009 | | Gross Floor Area: | 381,000 sq ft | | Net Lettable Area: | 260,000 sq ft | | No. of Shops: | 200 | | No. of Retail Levels: | 5 floors + 1 basement
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Palais RenaissanceLocated near Orchard Road; near Claymore RoadPalais has embarked on an upgrading exercise, and will soon unveil its sleek new look and reaffirm its position as Orchard Road's fashion icon. The highlight of the upgrade is a world's first - a double-skin glass façade with musical dancing lights. The innovative architectural lighting and façade at Palais will illuminate a sense of aura and presence, befitting of this well-known upscale shopping mall. X'MAS SHOPPING SALES AND LATE NIGHT SHOPPING!!Shopping malls such as Paragon, The Centrepoint and Wisma Atria have introduced attractive promotions during their Late Night Shopping evenings, where stores stay open until 11pm on Saturdays.1.Christmas @Wisma Atria14 Nov - 25 Dec '082.TANGS Festive Shopping Deals 30 Nov (Sun) to 24 Dec (Wed) 2008
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