Little India

Little India Arcade

Little India Arcade is packed with lots of little stores selling traditional Indian clothing, bags and accessories. The narrow passageways make it feel like an outdoor market while the goods on offer will make for interesting keepsakes to take home. Getting there: Little India, exit E.

Mustafa Centre

Somewhat of a landmark to locals, the Mustafa Centre is famous for stocking everything under the sun at cheap prices. You can get anything and everything you need 24 hours a day here. Whether you’re a backpacker needing to fill up on supplies of toothpaste and cooking equipment, or an insomniac business traveler looking for souvenirs, you can find whatever you want, whenever you want. Jewelry, electronics, fabrics, clothing, luggage, food… anything! Getting there: Farrar Park MRT, exit A.

Sim Lim Square

Just over the Rochor Canal from Little India stands Sim Lim Square, one of the oldest places in Singapore for audio and video gear. Row upon row of shops on four levels deal in stereos, tape decks, CD players, TVs, VCRs, laser disc players, cameras, videocams and more. Be sure to take time to shop around and compare prices, check goods carefully and insist on detailed receipts and full international guarantees. Address: 1 Rochor Road. Getting there: Little India MRT, exit A.

Serangoon Road

A trip to Little India for shopping isn’t complete until you’ve looked through the shops along Serangoon Road. There are plenty of gold shops along this stretch as well as other homeware and clothing stores. Getting there: Little India MRT, exit E.

Tekka Mall

Inside Tekka Mall you’ll find a range of everything from electronics to spices. It’s been done up and looks rather modern now, but the range is still as diverse as it always has been. Getting there: Little India MRT exit C.