Tanglin Shopping Centre
Tenure
Freehold. Completed in 1972
known for
Tanglin Shopping Centre, famous for its clinics and antique shops, is one of the oldest malls in Orchard. In February 2022, it was bought by Pacific Eagle Real Estate for S$868 million.
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Golden Mile Complex
Tenure
99-year leasehold from 1969
known for
Golden Mile Complex is one of Singapore’s earliest high-rise, mixed-use developments. It was also the first modern, large-scale, strata-titled development gazetted for conservation. A consortium comprising Perennial Holdings, Sino Land and Far East Organization, which acquired the site in 2022, will be transforming it into a mixed-use integrated development.
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Far East Shopping Centre
Tenure
999-year leasehold from 1871.Completed in 1974
known for
Far East Shopping Centre was the first mall in Singapore to have an atrium with external escalators. In June 2024, owners rejected an S$850 million offer for the site which was below the guide price of S$928 million.
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Lucky Plaza
Tenure
Freehold. Completed in 1978
known for
Lucky Plaza is popular among Singapore’s Filipino community and was the first mall in Singapore to have bubble lifts.
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Orchard Towers
Tenure
Freehold. Completed in 1970s.
known for
Once a popular nightlife destination, Orchard Towers gradually became known as a hot spot for vice activities. As part of the government’s efforts to manage law and order, the police stopped granting and renewing public entertainment licences. This led to nightlife businesses moving out. The mall is revamping its image to become more family-friendly.
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Queensway Shopping Centre
Tenure
Freehold. Completed in 1975.
known for
Queensway Shopping Centre is known for its sportswear and printing shops. The mall comprises a four-storey retail podium with a basement and a 13-storey residential tower. It resembles an octagon when viewed from above.
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Katong Shopping Centre
Tenure
Freehold. Completed in 1973.
known for
Katong Shopping Centre was the first mall in Singapore to have air-conditioning. It has an iconic facade with circular holes in the walls of its car park and top floor.
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People's Park Complex
Tenure
99-year leasehold from 1968.Completed in 1973.
known for
People’s Park Complex was South-east Asia’s first multi-use complex, with shops, homes and offices within a single structure. It was also the first shopping centre in Asia to have an atrium. In 2023, it was reported that the building may be proposed for conservation in view of its high heritage significance.
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Sim Lim Square
Tenure
99-year leasehold from 1983.Completed in 1987.
known for
Sim Lim Square is a consumer electronics hub where computers, cameras and mobile phones are sold.
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Beauty World Centre
Tenure
99-year leasehold from 1979.
known for
Beauty World Centre is known for its large, open-air hawker centre located on the top floor of the mall. Textile and watch shops at the famous Beauty World Market, which was destroyed in several fires in the 1970s, relocated to the mall.
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