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MIDPOINT ORCHARD

220 Orchard Road

Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)

Houses numerous outlets, including a hobby shop which sells sporting goods, gold jewelry, bridal gowns, fur coats and jackets.

NGEE ANN CITY

391 Orchard Road

Tel: (65) 6739 9323

Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)

This massive centre which will take you more than a day to browse through, houses Japanese giant chain store, Takashimaya, and over 100 specialty stores retailing sports items, stationery, jewelry to designer clothes. Popular US Guess?, Hugo Boss Woman, Spain’s Zara and Mango fashion labels and Australia’s Country Road are just some of the many boutiques you would want to drop into. And when the shopping gets a little exhausting, revitalize yourself at one of the many restaurants and eating outlets, including the little Harrod’s tea room. Do drop by Kinokuniya, the largest bookstore in Southeast Asia. There’s also a full-facility sports centre, an art gallery and a culture centre you can visit.

ORCHARD EMERALD

218 Orchard Road

Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)

Some of the better known goods sold in this small green centre include Sony electronics and a mix of branded sportswear. You wouldn’t want to miss Icon, a boutique with some of the hippest clothes in town.

ORCHARD PLAZA

150 Orchard Road

Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)

This complex is full of good value tailors, hair salons and make-up specialists. Custom-made ladies shoes can also be ordered from several shops.

ORCHARD POINT

160 Orchard Road

Tel: (65) 6737 9595

Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)

There is a wide range of clothing stores here, together with a miscellany of reasonably-priced stores. Check the fourth level for art galleries. Spotlight, which occupies the entire third level, offers an extensive range of household products, home furnishings and linen.

ORCHARD TOWERS

600 Orchard Road

Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)

Jewelry, Thai silk, antique and leather shops vie for space here with tailors, electronic stores, several restaurants and a gourmet food and wine supermarket, Jasons.

PACIFIC PLAZA

9 Scotts Road

Tel: (65) 6733 5655

Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)

Pacific Plaza houses some of Australia’s most popular clothing lines like Stussy, Mambo, Billabong and Quiksilver. Drop into The Vintage Place and have fun going through the racks of used designer clothing – Gucci, Prada, Donna Karan, Dolce & Gabanna and many many more. For something different, head to Lifestorey which sells unique home and soft furnishings sourced from the world over.

PALAIS RENAISSANCE

390 Orchard Road

Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)

This imposing complex is worth a visit whether to splurge on beautiful designer brands, or if only to admire the splendid interior. It houses a superb range of prestigious designer boutiques including DKNY, Gianni Versace, Prada, The Link and Jim Thompson.

PARK MALL

9 Park Mall

Tel: (65) 6339 4031

Nearest MRT station: Dhoby Ghaut (NE6 / NS24)

With over 45 shops, the merchandise mix comprises home furniture and furnishings for every room in the house.

PLAZA SINGAPURA

68 Orchard Road

Tel: (65) 6332 9298

Nearest MRT station: Dhoby Ghaut (NE6 / NS24)

Plaza Singapura was the first multi-storey shopping mall to be built in Singapore in 1974 and through the years, it has been popular amongst tourists and locals alike. This one-stop lifestyle shopping mall features cinema entertainment, fashion, music, home furnishing and a wide range of food and beverage outlets. Plaza Singapura is now  linked with the existing Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, the new north-east MRT-line interchange and LRT line to the downtown Civic and Business District.

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