Situated just off the well-known shopping district of Orchard Road, this hardware stockist is a practical man's dream. It is on the fourth level of a shopping complex, a short hop from the Singapore Marriott Hotel across the road. Apart from the usual household appliances, screws, fasteners and other hardware items, this store has a wide selection of power tools. Prices are reasonable for a retailer within the tourist belt.
This bright and airy shop is within walking distance from where cruise ships are berthed. There is variety in the products on display. The business focus seems to be on paper items such as art boards, box files, folders and mounting boards. A showcase of writing instruments carries all the popular brands, including some designer pens. The layout and decor blend well with the surrounding quayside ambiance. Thanks to helpful and friendly sales staff, shopping here is an enjoyable experience for both tourists and business travelers alike.
Sandwiched between the Central Business District and ethnic neighborhood of Chinatown is a well-known street heralded for its quirky hodgepodge of shops and eateries. Lined with refurbished shop-houses reminiscent of British colonial times, Ann Siang Road boasts a strong portfolio of one-of-a-kind establishments that are trailblazers in the creative industry. For those who are fashion-forward and interested in art and design, head to Asylum and stock up on a wide array of design books, magazines and fashionable garbs like limited edition sneakers. For bookworms, head over to the quaint independent bookstore, Books Actually for your fix. To top off your trip, dine at the few French establishments here like The Patissier or have drinks at the rooftop bar and Mediterranean cuisine at The Screening Room while watching an art-house flick.
From humble beginnings as a small shop in Chinatown, Iora has grown to be Singapore's leading homegrown women's fashion brand. Iora boutiques can be found in most major malls across Singapore, which appeals to young women with their trendy, affordably-priced clothing and accessories. The fashions are designed for the local climate, so you can find shorts, skirts, t-shirts, tank tops, and summery dresses year-round. Staff are helpful and will instruct you how to care for your new clothes. Iora has also expanded internationally to Malaysia, Brunei, and the Philippines.
Poh Seng Jewellers deals in precious stones, jade and gold in the Chinatown market. This jewelry shop has been a great tourist attraction because of its collection, which is considered the best for fine cut stones. You can get all sorts of jewelry articles from neck-pieces, earrings, rings and bracelets. All of it is carved in gold and attached with precious stone work. Many people consider this place to be of great value as the jewelry is pretty affordable.
Set in a colorful space and brimming over with toys, Lamkins looks quite inviting from outside. True to its appearance, the well-stocked store has a wide-ranging variety of toys. Whether you are looking for regular stuff like board games, walkers and ride on toys or specialty stuff like electronic learning systems, Lamkins stores it all. Apart from their collection of educational toys, the store also doubles up as a DVD store.