Mention Mustafa Centre to anyone and they’ll probably reply with, “It’s so big, I don’t even know where to start.”
We don’t blame you. At 37,000 square metres, Mustafa Centre is huge. It’s literally a shopping centre on its own.
Here are nine things you probably didn’t know you could get while you’re there.
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We spied not only Indian ethnic wear for both adults and children, but modern takes on traditional Chinese outfits (above) as well.
There’s also an accessory section for you to complement your looks!
Tis’ the place to really bling it on with armfuls of bangles and flashy faux gold earrings. But there’s also a whole department dedicated to gold (above), if you’re after the real thing.
In case you’re in the mood for a branded bag or wallet, Mustafa’s got the counter for you.
We think these would make great gifts for the folks back home (best to find out if you’re allowed to check in foodstuff at your airport though).
From gargantuan candy trays to chickpeas to feed an army, in Mustafa, you go big or go home!
In one shelf alone, we found potato chips from the UK, date-filled cookies from the UAE, Spanish torta imperial (nougat) and Malaysian durian cake. No worries that you’ll burn too many calories wandering around Mustafa!
In case you’re a contractor and need these at the eleventh hour.
Shop for materials to make your sari dreams come true, and if you’re a gentleman, you can get measured up for a suit as well.
All done with shopping? Reward yourself with a delicious authentic Indian meal at the Kebabs ’n Curries restaurant, located on the rooftop of the new wing (follow the signs on the floor if you’re having trouble locating it).
Besides vegetarian and non-vegetarian North and South Indian dishes, there’re also some interesting Indo-Chinese dishes (hot garlic prawns and Manchurian chicken sound yummy).
Afterwards, take a breather at the beautiful rooftop garden (above), which feels like a world away from bustling Little India.
- Don’t carry large bags into the store – you may be asked to check them at the door.
- The same product or type of product, like toothpaste for example, may be found in a few different places within the buildings. So don’t tell your companions to “meet by the toothpaste shelf” – it’s safer to use entrances/exits (above) as meeting points, as they are all numbered.
- All purchases will be placed inside plastic bags which are secured with a plastic cable tie (this is to prevent shoplifting), so if you want to use any of your purchases immediately, let the cashier know before he or she packs it.
- No fear, the next cashier is near! There are cashier counters every 10 paces (or what feels like it) throughout the store, so feel free to carry on browsing and shopping even after you’ve paid once, or even twice.
- The new and old buildings are joined by a bridge, but only on Level 2. You might not even know you’re “crossing over”, though – there are goods stacked in every available space so the bridge area feels like any other part of the building.
Text: Olivia Lim/SilverKris