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Orchard road is the best place for shopping but I'm surprised that it's also the best place for spectacles and contact lenses.
I went to IGARD for my glasses and contacts.
Indeed, also the most appropriate place to get your eyes tested!
It is inexpensive and the staff were very professional in all aspect of their service. That's why I'm recommending.
Depends on what suits you, but the experts in the shop will advice.
I got myself a pair of Prada sunglasses, a pair of reactive glasses (Hugo Boss) and close to a lifetime's supply of Purevision contact lenses !
You must also get your eyes tested there. It's inexpensive for what you get. They also have probably the most well equipped and qualified optometrists in Singapore. Best for service, quality and price.
Itemised billing ... everything is price-tagged... so if you get a pair of reactive lenses + hugo boss frames + an eye test - you just have to add up each of it one by one using their calculator. Overall, I paid much lesser than I would in Dublin. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: International Building (Orchard Road)Phone: Can't rememberDirections: Beside the huge Isetan departmental store with a large cinema Opposite Zara, Borders book store and Burger King. Very very close to the Metro stationWebsite: www.IGARD.com.sg
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Oriental is a hotel and this is where we stayed for our Singapore Vacation but there are shops inside plus it is walking distance of major shops in the Area that is why i've included this in the Shopping Tips. This hotel is located in the marina district and is in the center of business in Singapore. The Hotel is nearby to Marina Square Plaza, CityLink Mall, Raffles City, and Suntec City Shopping Centres and about 10 minutes walk to City Hall MRT.
Buy anything and Maxx Out You're Credit Card! (hey the hotel is very expensive too!) Theme: Department StoreAddress: 5 Raffles Ave, Singapore, 039797Phone: (65) 6338-0066Directions: 5 Raffles Ave, Singapore, 039797Website: www.mandarinoriental.com/singapore
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You could spend a week just exploring the multitude of shops in the many malls all along tree lined Orchard Road.
I'm also told there are future plans to convert the street into an humungous covered shopping mall. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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Cameras, phones, cd's, dvd's etc. are catered for here. Another aspect of Lucky Plaza is jewellery. You have to bargain, so take your time and you will get a good price. Downstairs is "Tomi Foot Reflexology". If you need to unwind after all the shopping then go here. You can have a 15min foot massage, head and shoulder massage or even a 1 hr body massage at a good price. At the end of if you are given a cup of green tea to flush the toxins out of your body.
There are also several shops selling samples of name brand perfumes as well as full bottles, and also samples of all the top skincare products. This is a great way to try something new.
If you need a chemist there is a good one in the basement.
You have to bargain but the prices are good. Samples are priced at approx. 4 for S$10. Theme: Computers and ElectronicsAddress: Orchard Rd, all the taxi drivers know it
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There are also many restaurants and cafe to relax
My favorites: CK Tang(clothes), Wisma Atria (funky), Ngee Ann City ($$$), Tanglin(antique)
From very cheap to the most expensive Leave a Comment Theme: Department Store
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There are lots of shopping centres along Orchard Road :) You can take the MRT to Orchard MRT station :) Or alight at Somertset MRT station to begin your shopping trip and shop all the way to Orchard!! :)
Clothes, gifts, bags..............
Depend on what you like? If you love branded stuff, you can find LV, Guess, Versace boutiques etc in Orchard.. Leave a Comment Theme: Department Store
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At Carrefour, there are many foods that the expatriate might like. You may find familiar food products made in countries like France, United States, Switzerland, etc. Some of these are quite expensive. Carrefour is a hypermarche / hypermarket also sells general merchandise, often at reasonable prices.
One imported thing that I found that was significantly cheaper was the Braun-Oral B electric toothbrush tips. They are more than 25% cheaper than in the US or UK, yet they are made in Europe, not a developing country. Batteries, including Ni-MH batteries, are cheaper than in some European countries and the U.S.
In short, look around. Some imported items that seem to be for the expatriate may be more expensive than in the home country, but some things are not. These small items may not be souvenirs but will be ordinary household items that may remind you of your visit to Singapore. Leave a Comment Theme: Food and Drink
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Orchard Road is known as the shopping belt of Singapore and you can get almost everything you want, especially clothes and other fashion-related products. From your designer items to local fashion, the many malls of Orchard Road will provide you with the best of international, regional and local labels. Orchard Road is a rather long stretch and I would recommend shopaholics in particular to start their spree at Palais Renaissance (located next to the Thai Embassy), walk through the various malls and be done at Suntec City. Or the other way around. You'll need a day for this, but no Singapore trip would be complete without a shopping treat.
If you're looking for designer labels, do stop by Palais Renaissance, Ngee Ann City and Paragon. Personally I feel prices for designer goods in Singapore are comparable to that worldwide. Cheaper than Japan probably but for brands like LV, I know for a fact, it's cheaper to get it in Paris. Still, be assured that you wouldn't be ripped off and there won't be fakes, since these are the actual designer boutiques.
If you're looking for local flair in terms of fashion and accessories, do walk by Far East Shopping Centre (located a 10 mins' walk from Orchard MRT/subway station along Scotts Road) and Heeren. There are many small shops opened by locals showcasing Made-In-Singapore designs and those from the region as well.
For second-hand goods, luggages and small jewellery shops, pop into Lucky Plaza (5 mins' walk from Orchard MRT/subway station). It's rather popular with Philippinos and Indians, especially the blue-collared workers who reside here. You probably can work your bargaining skills at this place as well. Theme: OtherDirections: Take the MRT to Orchard MRT (subway) station and walk towards City Hall area (City Hall MRT station). Ask for directions, Singaporeans would stop to show you the way.
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It's truly difficult to walk out of this shop without buying something... Work shoes, casual shoes, shoes for formal occasions, trendy shoes... and all at extremely reasonable prices. Not surprising to see people buying more than a pair at a time. It can get quite chaotic at this outlet, but the sales staff DO try their best to serve you. Be warned - there's an outlet located at the Airport too, so you may just return home with some last minute purchases :)
Shoes, shoes and more shoes!
US$10 - $25 per pair Leave a Comment Theme: ShoesAddress: 435 Orchard Rd #B1-25 Wisma AtriaDirections: Nearest MRT : OrchardWebsite: www.charleskeith.com
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This is the place to go for everything under one roof with great prices. The ground floor has great bargains for handbags. If you have a size 10 foot then go to the shoe department at the back of the shop. Upstairs you will find women's clothing. The sizes are mainly small, but if you look through the racks you will find some larger sizes. The children's wear has great bargains and a small toy section. One floor has kitchen and bathroom items. It's great fun browsing and you will be amazed at what you will find.
I particularly loved this shop because they catered for women with big feet.
I bought sequined dress thongs for S$20. You can't buy this cheaply where I come from. Theme: Department StoreAddress: Orchard RdDirections: Towards the end of Orchard Rd.
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