From designer threads to hard-to-find records, this is Singapore's trendiest place to shop and be seen.
Tucked away in a corner of the bustling Arab Street district, the Haji Lane strip is an easy one to miss. But, as any Singaporean in the know will tell you, that would be a big mistake! This is one of the coolest places to be seen in all of Singapore and draws in the young and funky every single day.Bristling with independent boutiques, contemporary art galleries and trendy cafés, the area has been compared to New York's painfully cool Meatpacking District or Tokyo's Shibuya. Best-known and loved for its shopping, fashion addicts come from all over the city to source unique items from local designers or hunt down obscure international fashion labels. The high turnover of shops means that what's on offer is constantly being renewed and rejuvenated. As such, it's simply impossible to get bored of the shopping here every visit here brings something new. Continue the theme with a trip to some of the funkiest music shops in the city, or head to one of the area's many galleries to check out the work of local artists.Slow it down for a little with a stop-off at one of Haji Lane's plethora of quirky cafés for a coffee or a beer and a spot of people watching. Get chatting with the locals to find out about all things fine and funky in Singapore. Believe us – the people who hang out in Haji know what they're talking about!Situated in the Arab Street district between Beach Road and North Bridge Road, Haji Lane is served by a number of regular bus routes, and located within easy reach of the Bugis MRT station. The area is easy to reach on foot from the city centre, or there's plentiful parking for those who choose to drive. Opening hours vary from shop to shop.
