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Orchard Road: |
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Orchard Road boasts international fashion labels in Palais
Renaissance, Hilton Shopping Gallery & The Paragon. The Heeren shops and Far
East Plaza take their trend cues from Japan and are a mecca for the young
and style conscious.
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Holland Village: |
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Holland village is a microcosm of
Singapore life, a mix between old and new - old coffee shops and hawker
stalls jostle for space with ritzy new wine bars and restaurants.
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Clarke Quay: |
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At Clarke Quay, air-conditioned shops now reside within
former godowns and shophouses. The streets are lined with pushcarts selling
handicrafts and knick-knacks.
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Mustafa Centre: |
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Mustafa Centre, a twenty-four hours
emporium-cum-department-store-cum Aladdin's cave. Don't be deceived by the
relatively modest exterior - inside you'll find floor after floor selling
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Books & Stationary: |
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Names like MPH, Times and the Word Shop.
Borders at Wheelock Place and Tower Books at Pacific Plaza have been
drawing the crowds. Places like Big Bookshop and Popular Bookshop offer
stationery at bargain prices.
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Computer Hardware
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Funan Centre near Clarke Quay.
If you're at a loss, check out the Challenger mart on the sixth floor.
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Compact Discs: |
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HMV at the Heeren and Tower Records at Pacific Plaza.
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Electronic Devices
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Sim Lim Square sells all
sorts of electronic equipment, from GPS Receivers to computer cables and
switches. Prices are usually low, however some shops may charge higher than
others for the same item so be sure to check around first before buying
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