7 Best Shopping in CBD, Singapore

A team of craftsmen and designers makes the unique handmade products, including jewelry, accessories, leather goods, and woodwork that are sold in this boutique. You’re bound to find something unique here.

A unique concept in Singapore allows you to trade in your unwanted clothing and "swap" for pieces you do fancy. The store, with a goal to “make fashion a force for good,” has saved over 200,000 fashion items since inception, reducing the energy and resources needed to create new items. It’s great fun to search through the racks for a new look, especially with a clear conscience.

Open since 1935, this upscale clothing store specializes in stylish men's and women's shirts, suits, and skirts custom-made from more than 1,000 different fabrics. A second branch is at Capitol Piazza.

One of the CBD’s few dedicated retail spaces, Downtown Gallery houses unique shops, including Bold&Craft and The Fashion Pulpit, as well as a range of barbers and healthcare studios. The mall is also home to fitness and gym spaces, with a concentration of sports, cycling equipment, and apparel shops. There’s also a nice selection of cafés and restaurants here for a quick refuel.

Head to Gajah Gallery to browse an eclectic collection of contemporary works from Vietnamese, Singaporean, Indonesian, and other regional artists.

One of Singapore’s most well-loved family lifestyle brands has an “in real life” concept store at Downtown Gallery. If you are looking for high-quality kids clothing or gifts, this should be your first stop.

If you’re traveling around SEA, the second floor of the Arcade mall is by far the best place in Singapore to buy currency, with over 20 vendors competing for the best rates. If you are at lunch hour, though, expect long lines.