The coolest place in Singapore for hip young things: come down here for designer threads, cutting-edge art and the best records.
A small, out-of-the-way place, Haji Lane is easily missed by the casual visitor to the Arab Street area. The lane is one of the foremost trendsetting places in the city, full of up-to-the-minute fashion, independent shops and galleries, and smart cafes. Think Tokyo's Shibuya or New York's Meatpacking District and you’re on the right track. The in-crowd of 20 and 30-somethings make the lane their home.Browse vintage or unusual fashions from underground international labels and new fashions from local designers in the many intimate shops running along the sides of Haji Lane. The latest styles all come to this part of town first. The record shops here are the place to find rare limited-edition music, and to hear the latest underground tunes, while contemporary art is exhibited in a range of spaces. The regular turnover of pop-up shops and galleries ensures that no two visits are the same.Give yourself a full afternoon to browse through the many different styles and soak up the modern ambience on the lane. This is the place where chic youngsters hang out – chat to them over a coffee or a beer and find out the spots that you really can't miss during your stay in town. Whether you want to know the best places for a drink, the most fashionable restaurants, or you just want to shake it, they'll know the places to go!Found in the Arab Street neighbourhood, Haji Lane runs between North Bridge Road and Beach Road. Easily accessible via the Bugis MRT station, by bus, or on foot from the city centre. Lots of parking in the area. The many shops keep a range of different hours.
