The 10 Best Shopping in Orchard, Singapore

As the name suggests, Antiques of the Orient boasts unique artefacts from Asia’s colonial past. There are delicate Chinese porcelain, furniture, rare maps and prints, along with Antiquarian books.

Located along Orchard Road—Singapore’s premier shopping belt—Design Orchard is more than just a retail space. The space fulfils a trinity of roles— vibrant events space and a dazzling showcase of some of Singapore’s most beloved brands, lauded designers and talented newcomers. Take a step inside, and discover world-class designs proudly made in Singapore and shop from the best in local designs!

Ladies, grab your purses because this mall is aimed at you. With fashion at its heart and trendy female shoppers as its target audience, Wisma Atria is heaven for the fashion-savvy and brand-name loving consumer.

Takashimaya is another Japanese retail giant which has an upmarket department store catering to the more affluent consumer. It has restaurants, a spa, slimming services, boutiques, a gym, drycleaners, and even an art gallery.

A Japanese department store with many branches across Singapore, Isetan is particularly popular in the city-state because of its huge range, fair prices and good service.

ION Orchard brings together the world’s best-loved brands in flagship, concept and lifestyle stores over eight levels of intelligently designed shopping space. Experience a unique shopping experience at over 300 retail, F&B and lifestyle stores, which include the duplex flagships of six stores, carefully selected for their strong branding and innovative retail concepts. In addition to a coveted stable of brands, an extensive food hall offers visitors a myriad of food choices ranging from local favourites to international cuisines. Find one-of-a-kind items, exclusive collections and more at the many new-to-market brands, flagship stores and new concept boutiques.

Fast becoming one of the most popular shopping destinations in the Orchard Road belt, the mall is situated right above the Somerset MRT station and boasts well-known fashion brands as well as great dining options. Spread over a sprawling four storeys, ladies will enjoy the trendy and varied designs available at Forever 21’s flagship store, meeting the guys later at Cotton On to shop for basics, or Zara for designs from contemporary European designers.

"Ngee Ann City is a staple of Orchard Road, with something to delight everyone. Another large mall on the Orchard Road shopping strip, this mall has seven levels and more than 100 specialty stores including Cartier, Zara, Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Dior and Armani. But it’s more than just designer brands that are featured here, with Ngee Ann City also housing beauty salons, bookstores and enrichment centres. With more than 30 food and beverage outlets serving Western, Chinese, Thai, Indonesia and Korean cuisine, you’ll also be sure to find something you that suits your palate. "

"As Singapore’s tallest vertical mall, Orchard Central is an exciting and inviting spot to do your shopping. Designed such that glass is a central feature throughout, the mall has a breezy and welcoming feel. Billed as an experience for the stylish shopper, Orchard Central has everything from fashion to food, including Singapore’s first Mediterranean-style marketplace, which also gives it a clear point of difference from other rival malls. "

Packed with exotic regional artefacts, antiques, artwork and jewellery, if you’re after antiques like old Buddha heads to Tibetan prayer beads, odds are that you’ll find it at this long-standing mall.