Great Singapore Sale

The Great Singapore Sale (GSS) is a nation-wide event co-organised by the Singapore Tourism Board and many other retail companies, stores and malls to promote the tourism industry in Singapore. It is held annually from May to July for a period of 8 weeks and is a time to indulge in up to 70% discount on just about everything, everywhere! Singapore, with her wide collection of shopping malls across the nation, is no doubt a shoppers' paradise and the GSS is the best time to pick up great deals and bargains.

The rejuvenation of the Orchard Road belt:

Ion Orchard

With the recent opening of ION Orchard, the Great Singapore Sale will feature an additional 66,000 sq metres of retail offerings at this stylish venue. This stunningly futuristic mall houses the likes of Dior Homme, Louis Vuitton and Diane von Furstenberg as well as trendy budget-friendly options such as River Island and Zara amongst many more. Their website boasts of well-designed convenience, so check it out here!

Three other shopping destinations, 313@Somerset, Orchard Central and the Mandarin Gallery, have also recently made their mark along this famous shopping avenue, providing more bang for your buck.

313@Somerset

Orchard Central

The Mandarin Gallery

But if you fall into that elite brigade of fashionistas who desire the forward looking, witty or plain eccentricity of budding local and international indie designers, then troop down to the breezy Haji Lane in the Kampong Glam precinct, for your bargain scouring fix and soothing post-shopping shisha or chai.

Haji Lane

If the colourful ethnic wear and knick knacks of the various races in Singapore have enthralled your senses, then be sure to get your very own bargain pieces during the Great Singapore Sale from the exclusive boutiques in the various ethnic enclaves like Chinatown, Kampong Glam and Little India. At these locations, you’ll find a stunning array of value-for-money steals and unique offerings that you’ll be hard pressed to find anywhere else in the world. These cultural precincts are not just great places for shopping, but are also well noted for their food offerings – so round off a day of shopping by having a sumptuous meal!

Come armed with a great fighting spirit to beat the dizzying crowds, recyclable bags to hold your shopping and credit cards to earn yourself some exclusive privileges when you shop here. A myriad of cashless payment promotions, reduced taxes and concierge services are also available for you when you shop during the sales period. The Great Singapore Sale runs for two full months, giving bargain hunters more than enough time to pick up items you fancy at a leisurely pace.

During this period, many major stores and malls in the country will extend their shopping hours till 12 midnight and beyond on selected weekends. In this period, there will be special privileges specially created for tourists to enjoy the range of exclusive lifestyle promotions, including gourmet dining, wellness experience, and nightlife & entertainment options.
Tourists can also apply for a Tourist Privilege Card at any Singapore Visitors Centre to enjoy special discounts from fashion apparel, accessories, jewellery, watches, electronic goods, cosmetics and fragrances, children toys to Singapore souvenirs, there will be discounted prices and even local attractions such as the DHL Balloon, Singapore DUCKtours and the Singapore Zoo.
Head down to the GSS website here for more information!

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