
Whoever said that money cannot buy you happiness? Clearly, they have never gone shopping in Singapore! Not to toot our own horn, but our gorgeous lion city is renowned for its vast array of retail destinations that will surely tickle your fancy.


Figure 3: The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Modelled after the immaculate architectural features and thoroughfares of grand Venetian cities, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is a crowd-favourite shopping venue among tourists (Liew 2010). The megamall is a blueprint of luxury boutiques and bespoke high-street labels, perfect for those seeking to splurge on vacation. It is the epicentre of sheer indulgence, boasting luxury brands such as Gucci and Dior.
For the ladies, take your pick from the season’s new collections sold across various stores! Be it the stunning Birkin or Chanel Classic Flap Bag, there is a myriad of luxurious collectors’ items to keep an eye out for.
Men, fret not! The Shoppes is also a gentleman’s haven. Enjoy retail therapy with the boys as you browse through breathtaking selections of premium watches from the likes of Rolex or Audemars Piguet! Perhaps, you may be enticed by the aromatic fragrances of curated colognes at Penhaliagons and Henry Jacques. Take it from us, you can dial up both sophistication and style with a bottle or two.
Fashion is forever, and you will be hard-pressed to leave The Shoppes empty-handed. So, while it may cost you a fortune to purchase designer, it will undoubtedly grant you the happiness and pampering you oh-so-deserve this holiday.
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