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Orchard Road got its name from the
many nutmeg and pepper plantations that lined the street during
the 1840s. Thinly populated, its only residents were plantation
owners like Scotts, Cairnhill, and Cuppage whose names are
familiar as street names today.
For
decades, not much was thought of a plantation often plagued by
natural disasters. In the 1900s, a mysterious disease swept
through the nutmeg plantations, wiping them out within a year.
Because of its location in a valley, floods were also common.
They were only controlled in 1965 when Stamford Canal - part of
which runs below the pedestrian mall fronting Wisma Atria
Shopping Centre today - was deepened and widened.
In
the 1970s, pioneering landmarks like C. K. Tangs, Plaza
Singapura and the Mandarin Hotel came up and led the way for
entertainment complexes. Brick by brick, and block by block,
towers of glass and steel lined what used to be mud-tracks to
make Orchard Road the upbeat lifestyle hub it is today.
Centrepoint
176 Orchard Road Tel : (65) 6235 6629
Nearest MRT station : Somerset (NS23)
Centrepoint is among the largest and most popular shopping
centres in Singapore, meeting virtually every need of tourists
and locals alike. Here you'll find the award-winning Robinsons
& Co, regarded by many as Singapore's premier department store
and a legend for quality and service since it began trading in
1858. Robinsons & Co was the winner of the Tourism Awards 1996
and 1997, Best Shopping Experience - Retail Outlet. There are
also stores specialising in classical music, casual clothing,
optical equipment, electronics, furnishings, Oriental rugs,
sporting goods, fine arts, Asian antiques and artefacts, a
major bookshop and much much more. The complex also has a good
selection of restaurants and fastfood outlets.
Delfi
Orchard
402 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6732 1605
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
A good place to browse for household items like Waterford
crystal and Wedgwood china. Numerous upmarket clothing and
accessory stores are also located here.
Far
East Plaza
14 Scotts Road Tel: (65) 6734 2325
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
You'll find yourself coming back over and over again to this
fun, mixed bag of sorts. This is the place both local and
expatriate, young and the not-so-young love to hang out at.
The bustling shopping centre sells everything from the most
fashionable and outrageous shoes and clothes, to precious
gems, eyewear and compact discs.
Far
East Shopping Centre
545 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6734 5541
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
Another large complex on Orchard Road with a host of shops
from small jewellery stores, inexpensive clothing and tailor
shops to health equipment and computers. Established Kwok
Gallery on level three specialises in rare porcelain, jade
sculptures and fine old ivory carvings. House of Hung on the
ground floor is a popular jewellery store for gold, diamonds
and precious stones.
Forum
the Shopping Mall
583 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6732 2479
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
The giant Toys "R" Us anchor store located here is a magnet
for kids. Other shops sell a range of goods - children's
clothing, quality fashion, jewellery, optical goods and
electronics. Designer label stores including Song + Kelly 21
concept store, Calvin Klein and Max Mara stores are also
located here.
The
Heeren
260 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6733 4725
Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)
Here's where you'll find mega music store HMV, the largest
music superstore in South East Asia. Found in this shopping
mall is also the Japanese One.99 Shop where all products are
attractively priced at that price. Check out the restaurants
on Level 5 which offer a mouthwatering selection of Asian food
ranging from
Peranakan to Japanese cuisine or head down to Movenpick
Marche at basement one which offers a casual dining
experience. At levels 4 and 5, Annex, a new and exciting
shopping concept awaits your exploration. Similar to Harajuku
in Tokyo or Island Beverly in Hong Kong, Annex has everything
from street and vintage fashion wear to unique accessories,
quirky toys to comics
Hilton
Shopping Arcade
Hilton Hotel, 581 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6737 2233
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
Yet another firm favourite for designer items. Take your pick
from the three levels of exclusive brands of Giorgio Armani,
Gucci, Paul Smith, Valentino, to name a few. The link bridge
to The Four Seasons Hotel also provides shoppers with more
exquisite choices at The Four Seasons Shopping Gallery which
also houses Notices, The Gallery, a treasure trove of fine art
and paintings from around the world.
International Building
360 Orchard Road
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
Just across the street from Liat Towers is International
Building. Drop into its many boutiques and tailor shops, then
sit down to a good meal at either of the Thai, Chinese or
Japanese restaurants.
Liat
Towers
541 Orchard Road
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
You can't miss anchor tenant Planet Hollywood, with its movie
memorabilia and funky exterior. The Espirit boutique is
located at one end of the ground floor, and the American
coffee chain, Starbucks, at the other.
Lucky
Plaza
304 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6235 3294
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
This shopping centre contains an enormous selection of shops.
Everything from watches to kimonos.
Meridien Shopping Centre
100 Orchard Road
Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)
Find fashion and accessory boutiques including a 24-hour food
court at ground floor.
Midpoint Orchard
220 Orchard Road
Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)
Houses
numerous outlets, including a hobby shop which sells sporting
goods, gold jewellery, bridal gowns, fur coats and jackets.
Ngee
Ann City
391 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6739 9323
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
This massive centre, which will take you more than a day to
browse through, houses Japanese giant chain store, Takashimaya
(winner of the Tourism Awards 1999, Best Shopping Experience -
Retail Outlet), and over 100 specialty stores retailing sports
items, stationery, jewellery to designer clothes. Popular US
Guess?, Hugo Boss Woman, U2's flagship store and Australia's
Country Road are just some of the many boutiques you would
want to drop into. And when the shopping gets a little
exhausting, revitalise yourself at one of the many restaurants
and eating outlets, including the little Harrod's tea room. Do
drop by Kinokuniya, the largest bookstore in Southeast Asia.
There's also a full-facility sports centre, an art gallery and
a culture centre you can visit.
OG
Building
228 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6737 4488
Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)
OG Department Store, carries a good range of affordable
footwear and clothing for the whole family, including a wide
range of business and casual ladies' wear in larger sizes.
Orchard Emerald
218 Orchard Road
Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)
Some of the better known goods sold in this small green centre
include Sony electronics and a mix of branded sportswear. You
wouldn't want to miss Icon, a boutique with some of the
hippest clothes in town.
Orchard Plaza
150 Orchard Road
Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)
This complex is full of good value tailors, hair salons and
make-up specialists. Custom-made ladies shoes can also be
ordered from several shops.
Orchard Point
160 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6738 8169
Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)
There is a wide range of clothing stores here, together with a
miscellany of reasonably-priced stores. Check the fourth level
for art galleries. Spotlight, which occupies the entire third
level, offers an extensive range of household products, home
furnishings and linen.
Orchard Towers
600 Orchard Road
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
Jewellery, Thai silk, antique and leather shops vie for space
here with tailors, electronic stores, several restaurants and
a gourmet food and wine supermarket Jasons. Larry Jewelry,
with its fine gems and award-winning designs, is every woman's
dream shop.
Pacific Plaza
9 Scotts Road Tel: (65) 6733 5655
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
Pacific Plaza houses some of Australia's most popular clothing
lines like Stussy, Mambo, Billabong and Quiksilver. Drop into
The Vintage Place and have fun going through the racks of used
designer clothing - Gucci, Prada, Donna Karan, Dolce & Gabanna
and many many more. Semi-couture local designer, Woods &
Woods, is located on the second level. For something
different, head to Lifestorey which sells unique home and soft
furnishings sourced from the world over.
Palais
Renaissance
390 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6734 6318
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
This imposing complex is worth a visit whether to splurge on
beautiful designer brands, or if only to admire the splendid
interior. It houses a superb range of prestigious designer
boutiques including DKNY, The Link and Jim Thompson.
Park
Mall
9 Park Mall Tel: (65) 6339 4031
Nearest MRT station: Dhoby Ghaut (NS24)
With over 45 shops, the merchandise mix comprises home
furniture and furnishings for every room in the house.
Plaza
Singapura
68 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6332 9298
Nearest MRT station: Dhoby Ghaut (NS24)
Plaza Singapura was the first multi-storey shopping mall to be
built in Singapore in 1974 and through the years, it has been
popular amongst tourists and locals alike. This one-stop
lifestyle shopping mall features cinema entertainment,
fashion, music, home furnishing and a wide range of food and
beverage outlets. The key tenants include Daimaru department
store, Courts, Liberty Market (a US-styled supermarket by
successful home-grown supermarket chain, NTUC Fairprice) and
Food Adventure food court. Come late 2002, Plaza Singapura
will be linked with the existing Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, the
new north-east MRT-line interchange and LRT line to the
downtown Civic and Business District.
The
Paragon
290 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6738 5535
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
Men's quality fashion is particularly well-represented here,
with labels like Alfred Dunhill, Gucci and Ermenegildo Zegna.
Home-grown Metro department store is also located here along
with Mont Blanc and Marks & Spencer. Golfers are in for a real
treat with the Pan-West retail store. For steak lovers, do not
miss Lawry's Prime Ribs.
Scotts
Shopping Centre
6 Scotts Road Tel: (65) 6734 7560
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
Yet another shopping complex popular for its shops selling a
mix of clothes to suit all tastes and ages. You'll find
designer boutiques like Pois Pois, lingerie boutique - Blush,
and boutiques by local designers such as Esther Tay. Coffee
Bean & Tea Leaf, just one of the trendy cafes making their
mark in Singapore, is on the ground floor. Scotts Picnic, the
basement food court, will satisfy your tastebuds with a range
of Asian and local delights.
Shaw
Centre
1 Scotts Road Tel: (65) 6737 9080
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
Not to be confused with Shaw Towers on Beach Road, Shaw Centre
is located along Scotts Road. Tourists are usually drawn to
this complex for interesting curios at Ming Blue and rosewood
furniture at Singapore Woodcraft. Also in the same building
are two local boutiques, Avana and Tyan, offering a mixed
range of imported designer clothes, and two elegant furniture
shops, Monticello, and the designer store of Rolf Benz. Lola
collection carries imported European wear and Foot Fetish is a
favourite women's store for shoes. Les Amis, a French
restaurant, is an award-winning outlet.
Shaw
House
350 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6235 1150
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
The Japanese department store, Isetan, occupies four floors of
this complex including a well-stocked supermarket packed with
Japanese snacks, noodles, sushi and other delicious items.
Designer shops like Max & Co, Bally and Trussardi share the
same premises, along with one of Singapore's most popular
cineplexes, Lido.
Specialists' Shopping Centre
277 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6737 8222
Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)
A veteran in the Orchard Road scene, this centre is now home
to John Little, one of Singapore's most established department
stores. Speciality shops sell everything from Famous Amos
cookies to winter coats and golf equipment. The Korean
restaurant on level five was the first Korean restaurant in
Singapore.
Tanglin Mall
163 Tanglin Road Tel: (65) 6736 4922
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
This trendy shopping mall features a pleasant blend of
boutiques, speciality shops and restaurants for the young and
young-at-heart. You will find a fairly wide selection of
products from beadwork, clothes and accessories to home
furnishings and ethnic collectibles. There's also a
well-stocked supermarket at the basement.
Tanglin Shopping Centre
19 Tanglin Road Tel: (65) 6737 0849
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
Frequented for Asian antiques and curios, this centre also
houses several shops specialising in exquisite Persian,
Pakistani and Afghanistan rugs, and a variety of tailors and
eating places. C. T. Hoo on level one sells Mikimoto pearls
from Japan and Nevada Bob's stocks a comprehensive selection
of golf equipment. Antiques of the Orient on the second level
specialises in handmade antique maps and prints. Just next
door at Orchard Parade Hotel is Manchester United's Theatre of
Dreams' F&B merchandise store.
Tangs
320 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6737 5500
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
Tangs has been providing quality merchandise at fair prices
since 1932. Five floors stock a wide range of products from
household goods to fashion wear and cosmetics, electronics to
stationery and shoes to fabrics for all the family. The silk
and batik outfits are particularly popular with visitors
looking for gifts to take home. Tangs Department Store was the
winner of the Tourism Awards 1998, Best Shopping
Experience - Retail Outlet.
Tudor
Court
131 Tanglin Road
Nearest MRT station : Orchard (NS22)
This charming row of Tudor-front shops offers the shopper a
variety of antiques and home furnishings.
Wheelock Place
501 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6738 8660
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
Marks & Spencer with its range of quality clothes and food
occupies two floors of this building. Home-grown restaurant,
Olio Dome is located at the same premises. The second biggest
US bookstore chain, Borders, stocks a wide range of books at
the ground level.
Wisma
Atria
435 Orchard Road Tel : (65) 6235 2103
Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)
The Japanese department store, Isetan, fills one end of this
bright blue complex while a mix of boutiques fills the other
end. You'll also find designer boutique Anteprima on the
ground floor. Shop for the latest high street fashion at
favourite UK fashion stores such as Topshop and Warehouse.
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