| Shopping in Singapore is almost second nature to | | | | big names plying their wares in the numerous |
| tourists visiting the city, yet the consumer | | | | boutiques in the area. Designer brands like Prada, |
| indulgence definitely climaxes during the Great | | | | Gucci or Versace have their outlets in this trendy |
| Singapore Sale that is held annually, usually during | | | | shopping district while more mainstream brands |
| the summer months. Singapore’s famous | | | | are also found. A number of food courts, |
| shopping malls and department stores and | | | | restaurants, clubs and chic cafes can be found |
| effervescent shopping districts participate with | | | | located in this area thereby providing the |
| much gusto, they will extend their shopping hours | | | | complete Singapore experience. Marina Bay is a |
| till midnight and beyond on selected weekends. | | | | mixture of big shopping malls and small boutiques, |
| During this period, special privileges will be available | | | | practically everything you would want to buy can |
| that are created for tourists to enjoy the range | | | | be found here. It also houses the arts hub of |
| of exclusive lifestyle promotions, including gourmet | | | | Singapore: the Esplanade. Ethnically flavored areas |
| dining, wellness experience, nightlife & | | | | such as Little India and Arab quarter also rise to |
| entertainment options. | | | | the occasion during the Great Singapore Sale. |
| Certain stores offer discounts up to 70 percent | | | | Wonderful restaurants dishing out Indian or Middle |
| and special promotions for credit card holders and | | | | East cuisine and boutiques that sell great souvenirs |
| loyalty programs also get underway. For tourists | | | | can be found here as well. |
| that obtain the special Tourist Privilege card enjoy | | | | One word of advice for tourists planning to enjoy |
| a host of benefits such as discounts at fashion | | | | this festival of shopping is to pack light and take a |
| boutiques and on various consumer items such as | | | | comfortable pair of shoes. For you are bound to |
| watches, jewellery, electronics and cosmetics. The | | | | return with your bags heavier and undertake a |
| card also avails you to discounts when visiting local | | | | fair bit of walking through the numerous shopping |
| attractions such as the Singapore Zoo and when | | | | districts of the city. Visitors can easily find |
| getting guided tours such as the Singapore Duck | | | | accommodation in the many Singapore hotels that |
| tour or the DHL balloon. | | | | range from budget to luxury to hotels. A luxury |
| It would be worth checking out the different | | | | hotel in Singapore will be on par with the best in |
| shopping districts of Singapore during this 8 week | | | | the world, thus travelers need not worry about |
| shopping marathon. Orchard Road is definitely the | | | | the comfort of their stay. |
| Mecca of shopping in the city and has number of | | | | |