The 11 Best Shopping Malls in Singapore (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 11 picks

The best shopping malls in Singapore in 2026 are ION Orchard, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Jewel Changi Airport, Ngee Ann City (Takashimaya) and Paragon. For everyday shopping and food courts, VivoCity, Raffles City, Funan and Bugis Junction are the local favourites; Mustafa Centre is the one-stop shop.

Malls are a way of life in Singapore — air-conditioned, connected to MRT stations, and full of food courts and restaurants. Orchard Road is the main shopping street, with a dozen malls in a row, while Marina Bay has the luxury brands and Jewel has the airport. Tourists can claim back GST on purchases over a minimum spend at participating stores; ask for an eTRS ticket.

1. ION Orchard — Orchard Road

The flagship mall of Orchard Road, from luxury houses to a huge food hall.

$$$ Upmarket

ION Orchard's curved glass facade sits directly on top of Orchard MRT, with eight levels of shops from Louis Vuitton and Dior to high-street brands. The basement food hall is one of the best in the city.

It sits at the corner of Orchard and Paterson Roads, the busiest junction on the street.

Good to know: Eat in the basement food hall — it's better and cheaper than most mall food courts.

2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801

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2. The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands — Marina Bay

Luxury shopping with a canal, sampan rides and celebrity-chef restaurants.

$$$$ Splurge

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is Singapore's main luxury mall, with flagship stores, the floating Louis Vuitton Island Maison and an indoor canal with sampan rides. Celebrity-chef restaurants line the waterfront.

It connects to the ArtScience Museum, Gardens by the Bay and Bayfront MRT.

Good to know: Come in the evening and walk out to the promenade for the Spectra show.

2 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018972

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3. Jewel Changi Airport — Changi

A mall built around the world's tallest indoor waterfall.

$$ Mid-range

Jewel combines shopping, food and attractions around the HSBC Rain Vortex. There are hundreds of shops and restaurants over several levels, with a wide range of Singapore food and snack brands that make easy gifts.

It's linked to Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and is a good place to finish souvenir shopping.

Good to know: Use the early check-in counters at Jewel to drop bags before you shop.

78 Airport Blvd, Singapore 819666

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4. Ngee Ann City and Takashimaya — Orchard Road

The Japanese department store anchor of Orchard Road.

$$$ Upmarket

Ngee Ann City is home to Takashimaya, Singapore's best-known department store, alongside luxury brands, Kinokuniya's flagship bookshop and a basement food hall.

It's the place for gifts, cosmetics and Japanese food.

Good to know: Kinokuniya's flagship store is on level 4 — one of Southeast Asia's biggest bookshops.

391 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238872

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5. Paragon — Orchard Road

Quiet, polished luxury shopping without the crowds.

$$$ Upmarket

Paragon is a smaller, calmer luxury mall on Orchard Road, with designer brands, a strong children's floor and some good restaurants.

It's popular with expats and locals who want to avoid the crowds at ION.

Good to know: It's a five-minute walk from Somerset or Orchard MRT.

290 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238859

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6. VivoCity — HarbourFront

One of Singapore's largest malls, with a rooftop play area and the gateway to Sentosa.

$$ Mid-range

VivoCity is one of Singapore's largest malls, with high-street brands, a hypermarket, a cinema and a rooftop with a children's water play area. It's next to HarbourFront MRT and the Sentosa Express monorail.

Stop here before or after a Sentosa day.

Good to know: Walk across the Sentosa Boardwalk from VivoCity for free entry to Sentosa.

1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585

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7. Raffles City Shopping Centre — City Hall

A central mall on top of City Hall MRT.

$$ Mid-range

Raffles City sits on top of City Hall MRT, with international brands, restaurants and a basement food court.

It is a handy air-conditioned rest stop between the Civic District museums.

Good to know: Use the underground link to CityLink Mall and the Esplanade to avoid the heat.

252 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179103

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8. Funan — City Hall

A tech and lifestyle mall with an indoor climbing wall and cycling path.

$$ Mid-range

Funan was rebuilt as a tech and lifestyle mall, with gadget stores, indie brands, an indoor cycling path and a climbing wall.

It's a short walk from City Hall MRT and Clarke Quay.

Good to know: For electronics, the brand stores here are a safer bet than haggling at Sim Lim Square.

107 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179105

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9. Mustafa Centre — Little India

The 24-hour department store that sells everything from gold to spices.

$ Budget

Mustafa Centre is a sprawling 24-hour department store in Little India, with everything from electronics and gold jewellery to spices, groceries and souvenirs, often at lower prices than elsewhere.

It's crowded and chaotic, but it's an experience.

Good to know: Go late at night to avoid the crowds — it really is open around the clock.

145 Syed Alwi Rd, Singapore 207704

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10. Suntec City — Marina Centre, Marina Bay

A huge mall with the Fountain of Wealth at its centre.

$$ Mid-range

Suntec City is a large mall and convention complex, with hundreds of shops and restaurants and the Fountain of Wealth at its centre.

It's connected to Esplanade and Promenade MRT stations and to the convention centre.

Good to know: Walk around the Fountain of Wealth three times for good luck.

3 Temasek Blvd, Singapore 038983

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11. Bugis Junction — Bugis, Kampong Glam

A glass-roofed street of shops opposite Bugis Street market.

$$ Mid-range

Bugis Junction is a mall built around a glass-roofed shophouse street, with a mix of high-street brands, restaurants and a food court.

It's opposite the Bugis Street market and near Kampong Glam.

Good to know: Combine with the cheap souvenirs at Bugis Street market across the road.

200 Victoria St, Singapore 188021

Google Maps Website

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest mall in Singapore?

VivoCity at HarbourFront is one of the largest, with a rooftop play area and the walkway to Sentosa. ION Orchard and Ngee Ann City are the biggest on Orchard Road.

What are the best malls for luxury brands?

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, ION Orchard, Paragon and Ngee Ann City. See our guide to hotels in Singapore if you want to stay nearby.

Can tourists get a tax refund in Singapore?

Yes. Tourists can claim back GST on purchases over a minimum spend from participating stores, using the electronic Tourist Refund Scheme (eTRS). Ask for an eTRS ticket when you pay and claim at the airport before check-in or at the kiosk after immigration.

What time do Singapore malls open?

Most malls open from 10am to 10pm daily. Mustafa Centre in Little India is the main exception, open 24 hours.

1. ION Orchard — Orchard Road

2. The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands — Marina Bay

3. Jewel Changi Airport — Changi

4. Ngee Ann City and Takashimaya — Orchard Road

5. Paragon — Orchard Road

6. VivoCity — HarbourFront

7. Raffles City Shopping Centre — City Hall

8. Funan — City Hall

9. Mustafa Centre — Little India

10. Suntec City — Marina Centre, Marina Bay

11. Bugis Junction — Bugis, Kampong Glam

Frequently asked questions

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