Venturing away from Singapore's central shopping belt along the famed Orchard Road, visitors will be pleasantly surprised by the variety offered by the city's ethnic districts. For the widest range of gorgeous fabrics, Little India is definitely the place to visit. There you will find endless silk, taffeta, organza, lace and cotton. For accessories, Arab Street's haberdasheries specialize in importing goods from Japan, Korea and Europe. In Chinatown, you can have a suit and shirt made to measure in as little as a day.
Flea markets offer another retail alternative for savvy shoppers who know how to look for a bargain.
Some of the more popular venues include Clarke Quay, where every Sunday you can find everything imaginable, old stamps, pottery and watches at prices that are always negotiable. At Tanglin Mall on the first Saturday of the month there is a second-hand clothing and accessories bazaar. Tips Insights Brochures Contacts Feedback 2001 Singapore Tourism Board, Canada. All rights reserved. Updated on 7 September 2000.