SHOPPING

Orchard Road:

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:

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:

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:

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 every conceivable item at some of the lowest fixed prices in Singapore.

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Books & Stationary:

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 & Software:

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:

HMV at the Heeren and Tower Records at Pacific Plaza.
 

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Electronic Devices & Components:

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 something.

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