The best shopping malls in Singapore

Few malls in Singapore can claim to be pet-friendly, but One Holland Village which opened in late 2023 is one exception. Here, your furkid takes priority, with wide open-air spaces designed in special consideration of pet needs. Just a five-minute walk from Holland Village MRT, the mall features multiple courtyards for roaming and convenient pet lifts for easy access. Expect plenty of pet-friendly water coolers and thoughtful details, like hooks outside shops to leash pets before heading inside.

Of course, there’s a shop or two for the humans. Peruse the offerings at gourmet Australian grocery Surrey Hills, complete with an in-house pet store, aptly named Furry Hills. For pet-friendly al-fresco dining, you’ll want to head to Fireplace by Bedrock, an open wood-fired grill restaurant that’s the perfect spot for gatherings with family and fur friends. One Holland Village is also home to Cocobella Lifebar, the first-ever global retail concept for Australia’s leading coconut water and yoghurt brand Cocobella.

You may need a map to navigate your way around VivoCity, but one thing’s for sure: this sprawling waterfront mall has everything under one roof – over 380 diverse shopping, dining, and entertainment options, a scenic rooftop Sky Park, and a lively outdoor plaza.

After shopping at the likes of Aesop, Pull&Bear, Bath & Body Works and more, swing by Torori Tenshi No Warabi Mochi for silky smooth warabimochi slices and stacked ice cream parfaits. Or grab some freshly baked Timbits and Ice Capps at Canada's beloved coffee chain Tim Hortons. It doesn’t hurt that VivoCity is a mere boardwalk away from Sentosa Island and Universal Studios Singapore for some fun in the sun.

There’s a good reason this stunning airport mall bagged the Best Airport Wellness Experience award in the 2024 Forbes Travel Guide Air Travel Awards. Thanks to its world-famous Rain Vortex waterfall, the largest of its kind, and lush indoor Forest Valley, the mall draws a steady crowd of tourists and locals all year long – not to mention its massive array of dining, lifestyle and retail outlets.

After shopping for Japanese goodies at Hands or the latest street kicks at the Converse flagship store, get cosy with the perfect cup of hot chocolate at Lemuel Chocolate’s Beanfolks, a customisable hot chocolate bar, or supper at American fast-food chain A&W that’s open till late. Birds of Paradise ice creamery remains a perennial favourite you must try — that’s if you haven’t already braved their queues for a scoop of its bestselling white chrysanthemum.

This trendy, youth-centric mall lies conveniently behind Bencoolen MRT station and caters to students from nearby schools like Lasalle, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Sota, and Singapore Management University. Owing to its youth presence, you’ll find stores mostly for dining, fitness and entertainment. Head straight to Meokja by Jungga for some of the city’s best and most authentic halal-certified Korean food. Tucked away on the mall’s second level, its must-tries include Muslim-friendly versions of Korean favourites, like sweet and sour chicken instead of pork and black bean noodles with minced chicken. After you’ve had your fill, knock a couple of hours off at the immersive Lost Escape Room, where you’ll need to put your problem-solving skills to the test.

A sense of direction is required if you drop by Suntec City Mall, lest you get lost in its concrete labyrinth of four shopping zones. This lifestyle haven located smack in the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District boasts over 380 retail outlets, 100 dining options, and the stunning Fountain of Wealth, the World's Largest Fountain in 1998.

You'll likely find whatever you need here, including Cow Play Cow Moo’s flagship arcade – which is so massive it’s divided across two towers. It’s the only branch with exclusive toys and the arcade chain’s most extensive redemption counter. Though you’ll find a diverse range of food options that cater to all kinds of palates and budgets, the mall is most popular for its wide range of Japanese restaurants, like Katsu-an for delicious and affordable katsu don and Butahage for mouth-watering butadon and tendon bowls made using an 80-year-old recipe.

Orchard Road’s newest food-centric mall is best described as a gastronomic paradise. Taste Orchard takes over the spot that once belonged to OG Orchard Point and opened its doors to the public in February 2024. Its five floors consist of a good mix of groceries and dining options, like FYI (Famous, Yummy, Irresistible) Kitchen on the first floor, serving eats made by the chefs behind popular eateries like Casa Vostra, La Bottega Enoteca and homegrown The Feather Blade. The live seafood station, deli and butchery sit on the same floor, offering an array of premium seafood and over 40 premium meat cuts. Living up to its reputation as a food haven, Taste Orchard is where you’ll find the Korean fried chicken chain BHC Chicken, the Famous Taiwanese bubble tea chain Kebuke, and the viral Japanese drink-dessert chain Warabimochi Kamakura.

Built in the 80s, Raffles City has always comprised office spaces, a convention centre, and two luxury hotels – undergoing several structural revamps and layout refreshes over the years. It’s constantly adding new stores, so if you're looking for something fresh, head to this premium mall conveniently connected to City Hall MRT station.

Case in point: just in the second half of 2024, the mall has welcomed popular Thai-style dessert café Homm from Australia, Japanese beef cutlet chain Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu, and Casa Vostra, headed by the chef behind Singapore’s best pizzeria. You’ll also find Vivino, the world’s largest online wine shop in physical form, offering an endless variety of tipples. Fashionistas also have recently opened Lumine to shop from at the brand’s first global flagship store.

After three years of redevelopment, this tech-forward mall reopened in 2019 with over 190 F&B, retail, and entertainment stores – including homegrown names like the social enterprise boutique Our Barehands and Wild Rice theatre. The mall has a modern and industrial-chic aesthetic – you’ll notice its many vibrant spaces like the Kinetic Wall, a seven-storey green wall and even an urban farm operated by Edible Garden City on the rooftop. But don’t just walk through the mall — cycle along the 200m indoor cycling path that winds through and around the building, the first of its kind in Singapore.

Where New York has Fifth Avenue, Singapore has Orchard Road, which won Time Out’s vote for the coolest neighbourhood. This busy stretch is home to many different malls – some of which you’ll find in this list – but the one that remains at the heart of it all is Ion Orchard. There’s no limit to what you’ll find in this glitzy shopping haven jam packed with over 300 retail, dining, and entertainment stores, where exclusivity is the name of the game. Many stores housed in this luxury mall are among the largest or the first of their kind in Singapore, like the largest POPMART store and CASETiFY’s first retail studio. Of course, there are also high-end brands like Cartier, Dior, Giorgio Armani, Louis Vuitton, Prada and more. But it's not all international names here – you’ll also find a selection of homegrown labels like the newly opened lifestyle and experience collab store by Bynd Artisan and Patisserie Woo.

This bustling nine-storey shopping complex, located on Singapore’s most popular shopping stretch, houses a diverse mix of over 300 retail, dining, and entertainment options, catering to locals and tourists alike. Plaza Singapura is where you’ll find Southeast Asia's largest Muji flagship store – perfect for picking up all your wabi-sabi home essentials. When it’s time to fuel up, pop over to popular American fast food chain Five Guys for diner-style cheeseburgers and crispy fries.

It’s also a mall that hobbyists frequent, thanks to plenty of specialised hobby stores throughout, ranging from craft shops and Lego to K-pop and even a knife store. Its highest floor is where you’ll find a figurine collector’s paradise: Simply Toys is your go-to for movie character figurines, from Marvel to Star Wars. Anime fans will be glad to know that Hakken! carries the widest variety of official anime merchandise. It also regularly hosts exclusive events and collaborations with popular anime titles. Check out the large Timezone arcade on the same floor to try your hand at games and win big.

For a day of glorious splurging, make your way to this three-storey luxury mall for high-end retail brands like Chanel, Fendi, Gucci, Miu Miu, Yves Saint Laurent, Hermès and more. You’ll also find the world’s first spherical Apple Store floating on the waterfront outside, offering uninterrupted 360-degree panoramic views of the city as you shop for the latest Apple tech.

When your feet start to ache, take a break with an indoor sampan ride down a man-made canal. If you're feeling peckish, check out celebrity chef restaurants like CUT by Wolfgang Puck or chef Tetsuya Wakuda’s Waku Ghin. For a caffeinated boost to your shopping spree, head to the oh-so-chic Ralph’s Coffee café by American luxury apparel brand Ralph Lauren. Before you leave, don’t forget to pick up some artisanal treats at Louis Vuitton's first chocolaterie outside of France, headed by award-winning pastry chef Maxime Frédéric.

It’s hard to miss this massive red granite building flanked by two towers whilst strolling down the Orchard Road shopping strip. It’s also known as Takashimaya Shopping Centre after anchor tenant Takashimaya department store. This seven-storey megamall houses more than 130 shops, including the country’s largest bookstore chain Kinokuniya. You’ll also find all your retail therapy needs met at powerhouse brands like Van Cleef & Arpels, Maison 21G, Lululemon, Chanel, and Fendi, alongside local labels like Beyond The Vines and The Editor’s Market – the latter even having its own chic café tucked inside. Special occasions are well-catered for at the elegant and intimate Hazuki, where premium Kyoto fare is served kappo-style at reasonable prices.

This eight-storey mall is directly connected by underpasses to Somerset MRT station, Orchardgateway and Orchard Central, making it ultra-convenient for shoppers to spend a whole day shuttling between malls. It houses fashion brands like the vintage-inspired Chota House and local labels like The Editor's Market and Love, Bonito. For quirky and eclectic lifestyle must-haves, check out Actually and for statement pieces, visit homegrown jewellery brand By Invite Only. Feeling peckish? Take your pick from Scandi-inspired superfood café Haakon or the popular South Korean pizza chain Eat Pizza, famous for its one-hand-only slices.

There’s nowhere else where you’ll find branded sporting gear and designer threads on sale at discounts of up to 80 percent off than at IMM, Singapore’s largest outlet mall. Shop from over 90 fashion, tech, and beauty brands like Adidas, Coach, Bath & Body Works, Guess and more. Granted, your findings will likely consist of past-season collections – but who’s complaining when discounts are all year round? The mall also has plenty of casual eateries and food kiosks to fuel your shopping spree. Alternatively, you can head to Westgate Mall and Jem nearby for more options.

Bugis Junction ​​is one of two bustling shopping malls in the heart of Singapore’s vibrant Bugis district. Its best feature is its unique air-conditioned glass-covered ‘street’ with pushcarts selling small items like phone accessories, handicrafts, clothing and more along its walkway. Whether it’s a weekday or weekend, this mall is guaranteed to be packed with shoppers – and for good reason. It’s popular for its diverse retail and lifestyle offerings, including a wide range of dining options like the newly opened Daily Chicken, as well as bars such as The Lobby Lounge at the adjoining InterContinental Singapore. It will also soon welcome Malaysia’s popular Oriental Kopi, another reason to make this mall your go-to destination.

After a recent revamp that added 68 stores to this 15-year-old mall, Singapore’s East Side might just win the argument for being the best side. Easties can look forward to a slew of new food, fashion and lifestyle brands in this popular mall – one of three in the area. Its diverse mix of 200 retail options consists of a variety of homegrown fashion brands, including By Invite Only, From There On, Love, Bonito, The Closet Lover, and The Editor’s Market. Foodies aren’t left out of the exciting new happenings – this is where you’ll find the heartland’s first Sinpopo Coffee outlet for delicious Peranakan cuisine, juicy grilled meats from SOS Chicken by Wine Connection, and the premium matcha dessert chain 108 Matcha Saro. 

Think of Kallang Wave Mall as Singapore’s one-stop destination for all things sports and fitness. This three-storey mall is named after the classic crowd gesture seen at football matches during Singapore’s footballing heyday. Get your fitness on at stores like Weston Corp for the latest football trends and merchandise. There’s also The Ride Side for all your board sports needs, where aside from picking up a new board and cool merch, you can also sign up for fun classes on skateboarding and surf skating. The mall houses plenty of gyms for all ages, including Climb Central, home to Singapore’s tallest indoor air-conditioned rock climbing wall. 

This nine-storey mega mall is one of the largest in Singapore’s heartlands and the largest in the West of Singapore, boasting over 450 retail, dining, and entertainment options under one roof. Food lovers will be spoilt for choice with the extensive range of dining options, from local favourites like Malaysia Boleh and Wee Nam Kee to dessert kiosks like Kazo and Mister Donut.

Aside from various hypermarkets, it also features uniquely themed shopping and dining ‘streets’ – there’s one modelled after the bustling maze of Hong Kong’s Mongkok, renowned for its vibrant shopping scene, and a Japanese food street where you’ll find the popular Osaka ramen chain Ramen Kiou, grilled-meat restaurant Yakiniku-Go, Tsukimi Hamburg and more.