Shopping$$
Arab Street textile shops
Hours unknown, check before you go · MRT Bugis (EW12/DT14)
Famous for: Batik, silk and lace sold by the metre
Bolts of batik and silk stacked to the ceiling, run by families who have sold cloth here for generations. Rugs and perfume oils too.
💡 A couple of metres of batik packs flat and beats any fridge magnet. Many shops close on Sundays, so come on a weekday.
Arab Street