Arab street/ Kampong Glam is an exciting place to explore. This area has beautiful shophouses that lines the streets. Although Arab street epitomizes the Arabian way of life, and is named after an Arabian Merchant, many malays still gather in Arab street as situated there is the Sultan Mosque where muslims go for weekly prayers and meditation. 
Shophouses along the path
Things to see: The Masjid Sultan is one of the most imporant mosque in Singapore. The prayer hall and domes highlight the mosque's star features. One can also observe conservatively dressed Muslims making their way to the Sultan Mosque. You can enter the mosque if appropriately dressed due to religious reasons and that its a place of worship.
Things to do: Shopping in Arab street is magical. Arab street merchandises many items that will leave you awed. Things you can buy/find are oriental carpets, textiles and fabrics, Rattan Products, Bangles, Muslim Clothing ( Baju Kurong, Kebaya, tudung,etc..) and perfumes.
Fancy hats for sale 
Rattan Baskets
Arab street also houses some of Singapore's Local designers fashion store at Haji Lane. Some stores that you can find are Victoria Jomo, Ohsofickle etc.. These fashion stores merchandises their self manufacutered clothing that are all in trend. Definitely a trendy place to go if you're into fashion. You can also view the graffiti walls along the streets of Haji Lane.
Around the corner of Arab Street is Parco Bugis Junction. A large shopping mall and Singapore's Teenager's Haven where one can find brands such as Topshop, Guess, Diva and local brands, such as Newurbanmale.
Parco Bugis Junction.
Also, one can find Iluma, also a teenager's paradise and a recently built shopping center thats amazingly constructed with light panels surrounding it. Definitely worth a look at night, when the panels outside pulse and shift in an impressive light show.
Just opposite of Bugis junction is Bugis Street, another exciting place to shop. Bugis Street is a street market where one can find great bargains on fashion apparel and tourist knick knacks! This is a place where you can buy plenty of souvenirs for families back home!
Some fridget magnets for sale
Something new one can try is to puff away on sheeshas ( Tobacco Pipe). The sheeshas offers many flavours from apple, to grape and even bubblegum! They are usually offered in the Middle Eastern Cafes.
Things to eat: One can enjoy both malay and middle eastern cuisines, here in Arab Street. You would be able to find malay food from Mee siam, to tahu goreng, to Mee rebus, and Arabian delicacies such as meat kebabs, mint tea and Arabian coffee.
Mee Siam
Tahu Goreng
The quickest way to get to Arab Street to alight at Bugis Mrt Station (EW12), East west line.
Shophouses along the pathThings to see: The Masjid Sultan is one of the most imporant mosque in Singapore. The prayer hall and domes highlight the mosque's star features. One can also observe conservatively dressed Muslims making their way to the Sultan Mosque. You can enter the mosque if appropriately dressed due to religious reasons and that its a place of worship.
Things to do: Shopping in Arab street is magical. Arab street merchandises many items that will leave you awed. Things you can buy/find are oriental carpets, textiles and fabrics, Rattan Products, Bangles, Muslim Clothing ( Baju Kurong, Kebaya, tudung,etc..) and perfumes.
Fancy hats for sale Rattan BasketsArab street also houses some of Singapore's Local designers fashion store at Haji Lane. Some stores that you can find are Victoria Jomo, Ohsofickle etc.. These fashion stores merchandises their self manufacutered clothing that are all in trend. Definitely a trendy place to go if you're into fashion. You can also view the graffiti walls along the streets of Haji Lane.
Around the corner of Arab Street is Parco Bugis Junction. A large shopping mall and Singapore's Teenager's Haven where one can find brands such as Topshop, Guess, Diva and local brands, such as Newurbanmale.
Parco Bugis Junction.Also, one can find Iluma, also a teenager's paradise and a recently built shopping center thats amazingly constructed with light panels surrounding it. Definitely worth a look at night, when the panels outside pulse and shift in an impressive light show.
Just opposite of Bugis junction is Bugis Street, another exciting place to shop. Bugis Street is a street market where one can find great bargains on fashion apparel and tourist knick knacks! This is a place where you can buy plenty of souvenirs for families back home!
Some fridget magnets for saleSomething new one can try is to puff away on sheeshas ( Tobacco Pipe). The sheeshas offers many flavours from apple, to grape and even bubblegum! They are usually offered in the Middle Eastern Cafes.
Things to eat: One can enjoy both malay and middle eastern cuisines, here in Arab Street. You would be able to find malay food from Mee siam, to tahu goreng, to Mee rebus, and Arabian delicacies such as meat kebabs, mint tea and Arabian coffee.
Mee SiamTahu GorengThe quickest way to get to Arab Street to alight at Bugis Mrt Station (EW12), East west line.
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