Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Singapore Redux: The Shoppes at MBS

The Marina Bay Sands is among the most popular places to visit in Singapore. It is usually associated with the surfboard-topped building that houses a 5-star hotel and luxurious restaurants featuring celebrity chefs like Wolfgang Puck. People are probably familiar with photos of the infinity pool at the top of the building that has a breathtaking view of the city state. In the area is also the Art Science Museum that I featured in previous post but which I hope to write about again. Of course, there is also the casino for those wanting to try their lucks.

The following photos are of the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. The Clairvoyant helped in filling in the words for the captions of the photos.

(Window) Shopping mecca
Extremely popular Gong Cha milk tea. The Clairvoyant swears by their iced coffee with jelly.
MBS, an architectural showcase
Some gates feature luxury shops where people take souvenir photos of their visit the MBS
MBS is an example of building in a grand manner
A view of a newer cluster of buildings in the financial district across the bay from MBS
Shops galore at the MBS - includes high-end shops and boutiques mixed with the typical brands shops you'll find in most malls like Adidas, Nike, Top Shop, Nine West, etc.
The very spacious building can get crowded but not as much as the other malls in Singapore so its good for people who just want to walk around.
Elevators and escalators allow for senior citizens and those with disabilities to move about
An endless stream of dimsum-starved customers at Din Tai Fung - many are probably tourists who haven't really gone around the city state. Din Tai Fung has many other branches that are less crowded than this one though it's strongly suggested to have early meals prior to the typical lunch and dinner hours.
Another shot of the impressive roof structure of The Shoppes at MBS
Catch Broadway shows and other productions...
...but dinner at Mozza before the show is a must!
There's also an ice skating rink at the ground floor with more restaurants, a food court and smaller shops (mostly food) around the rink area.
A view along the man-made canal leading to the SMRT Circle Line Station
Sampans ply the indoor "canal" - novelty for the mall weary

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