Orchard Road Shopping

Where to Shop and What to Buy

Similar to London’s Oxford Street or Hong Kong’s Tshimshatsui, this bustling boulevard got its name after the nutmeg and pepper plantations that once lined it in the 1800s. Flanked on both sides by local and international department stores, tiny boutiques, offices, spas, beauty salons, hotels, entertainment spots, restaurants, and cafes, one could spend a whole day trawling the stretch starting from Tanglin Mall on Tanglin Road down to Plaza Singapura at the lower end of Orchard Road.

Shopping malls and centres are stocked with practically everything under the sun from apparel, consumer electronic items, local/international fashion  labels and housewares.

There is always some kind of fair or activity taking place in the malls and centres so there is never a dull moment. And if you are weary, take a breather at one of the many alfresco spots along the road and watch the world go by. The changing skyline on Orchard never fails to amaze. Malls or buildings are either sprouting up or being spruced up to keep up with competition. Buskers and performing artistes do take to the sidewalks on weekends. On Saturday night, Orchard Road takes on a vibrancy when participating outlets extend their shopping hours till 11 pm.

The Centrepoint

With a new annex recently added, the Centrepoint is among the largest and most popular shopping centres in Singapore, This is where one of Singapore’s oldest department stores, Robinsons & Co, is located together with the British store Marks and Spencers. There are also stores specialising in classical music, casual clothing, optical equipment, electronics, furnishings, Oriental rugs, sporting goods, fine arts, Asian antiques and artefacts, books and more. A good selection of restaurants and cafes is also found here.
Address: 176 Orchard Road

DFS Galleria Scottswalk

Located next to the Royal Plaza on Scotts, the scarlet painted DFS Galleria Scottswalk, offers duty-free savings on the world's leading luxury brands and the largest assortment of fashion and cosmetics in Singapore.  Products come with a DFS 100% Worldwide Guarantee. It’s a great place to hunt for specially packaged souvenirs to take home.
Address: 5 Scotts Road

Far East Plaza

A popular hangout for the young crowd, Far East Plaza is a lively centre stocking everything from the most trendy and sometimes bizarre streetwear to  precious gems, eyewear and CDs. In the basement, you will find carts selling handmade and one-of-a-kind items from fashionwear to funky accessories and knick knacks. You can even get a tattoo here or do an urgent alteration to an outfit purchased. There are lots of nail bars and hair salons offering competitive prices.
Address: 14 Scotts Road

The Heeren

Located at the corner of Orchard and Cairnhill Roads, the Heeren Shops was first known for being the home of the largest HMW music superstore in SE Asia. Its reputation then grew to include “cutting edge styles”. Five floors covers  brands such as Camper, Quick Silver, Levis, Fossil and  77th St, a local  streetwear institution.  Merchandise  – from funky to classic, streetwear to hipwear  - are the norm here. Think Harajuku in Tokyo or Island Beverly in Hong Kong, where shops sell fashionable and unconventional wear, unique accessories, eye wear and footwear. Vast people watching possibilities exist on the ground floor at Spinelli Cafe. Part of the basement is transformed into a mini-Japan of popular Japanese edibles with the Streets of Shokudo.
Address: 260 Orchard Road

Tanglin Shopping Centre

Singapore’s second oldest shopping centre located just on the fringe of Orchard Road, Tanglin Shopping Centre evokes a dignified calm reflected through its purveyors of Asian antiques and curios,  Persian, Pakistani and Afghanistan carpets, jewellery, art, silk and a variety of tailors and healthcare including wellness practitioners.  On the second floor, Antiques of the Orient is renowned for the antiquarian books, 19 th century photographs, postcards, Japanese woodblock prints and Qing porcelain. For top quality books on Asia including art, literature, cooking, travel and children's books, Select Books is the place to go.
Address: 19 Tanglin Road

Tangs

One of the oldest department stores established in 1932 with its distinctive Chinese designed exterior, Tangs has evolved into a modern Asian lifestyle store that has found fame with international visitors. Its Beauty Hall stocks well-known brands and its homeware comprising Asian collectible, gifts and decorative items appeal to visitors looking for unique souvenirs to take home. For tropical fashion wear, visit the Island Shop on the second level for its range of cool cottons and casual wear to take you from the beach to the barbeque.
Address: 320 Orchard Road

Wisma Atria

Well located at the cross roads of Scotts Road and Orchard Road, right above the MRT station, this cobalt blue complex houses a vast range of designer boutiques and high street fashion stores like Anteprima, Karen Millen, Gap, Topshop, Warehouse, French Connection, bebe,  Mango, Forever 21, Esprit and local shops GG<5 and Charles & Keith,  while its anchor tenant, the Japanese department store, Isetan, takes up one end. The Food Republic food court on the 4th level offers popular street food in a setting reminiscent of Singapore in the 70s.
Address: 435 Orchard Road

Paragon Shopping Centre

A plush draw for upmarket shoppers and trendy professionals, the Paragon offers six levels of designer fashion and accessories boutiques, sports outlets, lifestyle shops for adults and children, restaurants and cafés. Local and high fashion brands exist side by side: Gucci, Tods, Jimmy Choo, Loang and Noi, Banana Republic, Ben Sherman, Etro,  P.O.A Superstore, and department stores such as Metro and Marks & Spencer.  The Food Cellar at B1 houses a broad selection of eateries. Other lifestyle shops include designer furniture stores, sports, beauty and spa outlets.
Address: 290 Orchard Road

Plaza Singapura

Opened as the first multi-storey shopping mall in Singapore in 1974, Plaza Singapura has gone through a renaissance of sorts.  Located across the Dhoby Ghaut MRT, this one-stop lifestyle shopping mall features a Carrefour, John Little, Marks & Spencer, Best Denki, Spotlight, cineplex, fashion, music, home wear and an eclectic range of food and beverage outlets.
Address: 68 Orchard Road

Ngee Ann City

Directly opposite the Paragon is this massive brick coloured complex which anchors the Japanese giant chain store Takashimaya and over 100 specialty stores retailing fashions, sports, electronics, jewellery and Kinokuniya, the largest bookstore in Southeast Asia. You will find brands like Guess?, Hugo Boss Woman, Spain's Zara and Mango fashion labels and Harley Davidson Motor Clothes, Massimo Dutti, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Shanghai Tang and British India. Its forecourt is popular with events and activities. Be prepared to spend a whole day here.
Address: 391 Orchard Road

Palais Renaissance

Located next to the Thai Embassy and opposite the Hilton Hotel, the elegant building houses  prestigious designer boutiques including DKNY, Gianni Versace, Prada, The Link and Jim Thompson. For Bollywood glam, visit Mumbai Se, Singapore’s first high-end Indian fashion store on the second floor. Here you will modern wear with heavy lashings of colour, prints, crystals, beads and embroidery by top Indian designers, Trendy cafes – Marmalade Pantry and P S Café – are soothing culinary respites.
Address: 390 Orchard Road

TOP HOTELS in Orchard - Bukit Timah

Goodwood Park Hotel 235 Rooms Built in 1900, Goodwood Park Hotel began as the Teutonia Club - an exclusive enclave for the expatriate German community in Singapore. In 1929, the Manassehs turned Goodwood Hall into Goodwood Park Hotel, catering to travelling businessmen from Malaya. The Hotel became one of the best-known hotels at the end of the nineteen thirties and among the noted guests from that period was the Duke of Windsor, later the Prince of Wales of England.

Orchard Parade Hotel 387 Rooms Right at the doorway of the famed lifestyle haven of Orchard Road is Orchard Parade Hotel, where a myriad of retail options promises a dream shopping spree. Find that much needed rest in our warm Mediterranean-styled guestrooms complete with discreet hospitality. The ample culinary choices from Italian to modern Asian, American and Mexican cuisines will make even the most discerning diner smile.

Traders Hotel Singapore 547 Rooms Traders Hotel Singapore, in the Orchard Road retail district, connects to Tanglin Mall where retail shops, cafes, restaurants, a supermarket and pharmacy are within easy reach. Located within walking distance of the embassy district, the hotel attracts embassy visitors as well as business and leisure travelers. The hotel is business centre offers complimentary broadband Internet access and secretarial services at reasonable rates.

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