Mustafa Centre

Mustafa Centre

Mustafa Centre
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
"Rarely seen without a bustling crowd of customers, Mustafa Centre is set in the Little India district. A cult favourite in the Singaporean shopping scene, it’s the best place to go if you’re after a bargain or enjoy shopping late into the twilight hours. Mustafa may not be as fancy as some of Singapore’s other malls, but it has a great range of items, and good prices to match. Here, you’ll get a bargain on just about everything, from clothes, perfume, souvenirs, electronics, makeup, confectionery and even food and groceries. "
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Neighbourhood: Little India
With a strong local Indian community, this pocket of Singapore can feel like another place and time. Wander past traditional barbershops while local residents in brightly coloured saris patronize retailers from decades past. Peruse streets lined with colourful shops as the aroma of curry tempts you to indulge. Listen to the Bollywood music echoing from storefronts and take in the stalls selling bright flowers, fabrics, and spices. At the 24-hour, four-level Mustafa Shopping Centre, you can shop through the night and find everything from pharmacy and grocery items to Bollywood DVDs and diamond necklaces. Singapore’s Little India offers a colourful, lively taste of the subcontinent and is well worth the visit.
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  • kingyd2017
    Haworth, United Kingdom445 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Everything you need
    Where on earth have I just been? The Mustafa Centre is something else; this crowded shopping centre is crammed packed with products from painkillers, to shampoo, to frying pans and a whole floor of clothing to boot. It’s got everything the human desires. But the aisles are tight and it’s a pain to manoeuvre around so make sure you a spare hour or two before you visit. Well worth a walk around.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled on business
    Written 12 February 2024
  • Inada Y
    Chiba, Japan30 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The selection is amazing, you might even become a treasure hunter?
    The store is packed with products. There are a lot of souvenirs for business associates such as chocolates and sweets, as well as medicines and daily necessities for personal use. If you are Japanese, it will be easier to understand if you imagine it as a Singaporean version of Don Quijote. Because it is in Little India, the people shopping there seemed to be mostly Indians and Arabs, but there were also quite a few tourists. The problem is how to get there? You could walk from Little India Station on the subway, but I think it is a bit far to the store. We took the bus and got off at the Broadway Hotel, and the store is about a 5-minute walk away. As some people have written, if you bring a large bag with the intention of buying lots of souvenirs, you will be stopped by a security guard at the entrance and the opening of the bag will be sealed with a zip-tie to prevent shoplifting. Also, when you pay, the plastic bag will be sealed with a zip-tie for each purchase, so if you are buying a lot of items, it is a good idea to go outside after your shopping and have the security guard cut the zip-tie, put your items in your bag, and have them seal it again, and then enjoy shopping again.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 13 February 2024
  • Kylie S
    Perth, Australia20 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth a visit
    VERY crowded and spread out but worth the trip. They sell everything - clothing, food, batteries, travel, toiletries even materials. Sunday is a NIGHTMARE as it's the day off for most people so try to avoid it then. They have a money changer too with a good exchange rate
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 19 April 2024
  • Rafael Cardoso
    Niteroi, RJ8 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Indian Traditions Shopping Center
    Mustafá is more than a store, a shopping center located in a neighborhood with Indian traditions that sells everything. Practically an entire block with 6 floors. From supermarkets to electronics. But be prepared, it's almost always crowded!
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 11 May 2024
  • Desi R
    Singapore, Singapore6 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best shopping centre in Singapore 🤑
    You can pretty much find everything you need for your everyday stuff here. From groceries, specialty spices, personal care, clothing, bedding, pharmacy, you name it. However, it is very crowded, especially during the weekends. The insides are also quite narrow to navigate and the categorization is very bad. It’s quite confusing to search for products because similar categories might be located in a very different areas. The good thing is they open 24/7 - so you can choose to shop during a less crowded time and take yourself for the walk. The cashier is also located in the middle with very narrow spaces, making queueing quite a hassle because you need to make space for the other shoppers ways while lining for your turn. If you’re new to shop here, i could definitely tell you will hard to find where the cashier are in each floor and each area because the placement are so random. Nevertheless, Mustafa Centre has got all I need with a very competitive price. If you’re a muslim, they also sell halal meat. Wide range of brand selection from local and other countries is also a big plus for me.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 11 June 2024
  • SahilChrungu
    New Delhi, India1,959 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    An ultimate Shopping Maze
    If you're looking for a one-stop shopping destination in Singapore, look no further than Mustafa Centre. This 24-hour megamall is located in the heart of Little India, a vibrant and colorful district that showcases the rich culture and heritage of the Indian community in Singapore. Mustafa Centre is not your typical shopping mall. It's more like a giant bazaar that sells everything you can imagine, from electronics and jewelry to groceries and clothing. You can find bargains galore, as well as some unique and quirky items that you won't find anywhere else. There are also quite a number of popular hotels near Mustafa suitable for tourists to stay in. Mustafa Centre is a shopping mall that was established in 1971 by Mustaq Ahmad, an Indian immigrant who started out selling ready-made garments in a small shop in Campbell Lane. Over the years, he expanded his business by adding more products and services, such as electronics, jewelry, money exchange, travel agency, and more. Today, Mustafa Centre occupies a six-story building with three wings that cover an area of 37,000 square meters. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and attracts about 15,000 customers daily. It is estimated that the mall has over 300,000 items on display, making it one of the largest and most diverse shopping centers in Singapore.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 18 August 2024
  • MosesPH
    1,582 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Delightful Shopping Experience
    Not my first time at Mustafa Centre so that was why when I was back in Singapore this was one of my must visit places. Just enjoyed the levels of everything and anything that you can find here - some parts are a bit messy and chaotic but it adds to the charm of this place. I found novelty items I am not able to find anywhere else and that adds t the joy of this place - like a treasure trove. It used to be a 24/7 open store but I believe not any longer.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 21 August 2024
  • kimipooh3
    Kyoto, Japan2,159 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Souvenirs at the Mustafa Center!
    This is a place I always visit when I visit Singapore several times. Tiger balm and soap are classic souvenirs. This time, since we were here with our family, we spent over 2 hours traveling from the B1 to the 4th floor, so much so that we needed to go back to the hotel by taxi and pack our suitcases! If you're looking for a Singapore souvenir, don't miss it!
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 4 September 2024
  • Suad K
    Doha, Qatar11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Taxi-free Bass Doll by zig
    Mall is cheap and where weird things are mostly cheap But unfortunately I had a bad attitude with a taxi driver from a zig company, and their Holtaksis had a crack of no way and no ethics. It was to pay you, but you took me to him in the area, he raised the price, and what he discussed me back from the road text (think the point) to the same point I moved from and I went down and I took a second taxi ♫ Take the yellow taxi Dayma because they are a second company and are the same marketers as zig comfort delgro in blue
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 9 November 2024
  • Dan L
    Bunbury, Australia9,012 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Seems to continually expand
    Early Sunday morning and pleasant to browse with few customers present. There was also a dearth of staff at the time with those present having to service a variety of counters and merchandise areas. We departed some two hours later, happy with our purchases, the hordes already packing the aisles on all levels. There is a fantastic range of all types of merchandise and prices to suit all pockets. Excellent service from the male staff present, female staff uninterested although 100% of purchases were made in various ladies' sections. Still worth visiting to browse, buy or just for the experience.
    Visited October 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 21 November 2024
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia9,012 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
I first visited Mustafa in 1982, directed there with a fistful of Singapore dollars after British Airways left my luggage at Heathrow. The lady at lost baggage assured me that I could purchase a range of men's clothing for the small amount of assistance received. So it proved and since then no visit to Singapore is complete without a visit to the store in Syed Alwi Road. It's become mega big over the years, each floor packed with merchandise, perhaps too much in places as aisles have become so narrow that one person has to step into an adjacent aisle to allow the other pass. Very difficult to peruse and fit garments and frankly, I found the experience overwhelming on this occasion. Each level was crammed with merchandise, the only areas visited that offered relative space were the jewelry and watches sections. Still old-fashioned security with plastic cable ties sealing the plastic bags containing your purchases. Worth visiting on a weekend for a claustrophobic experience.
Written 27 December 2023
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junde01ijrt
Adelaide, Australia188 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Couples
We went on a Monday morning to avoid the big weekend crowds. What a huge store with most things you could think of. As Australians, we enjoyed the Indian flavour and my wife bought a pant suit for fancy dress with some jewellery to match. I was able to find some diabetic jam to use at breakfast at our hotel. This is a unique cultural shopping experience - have some fun here!
Written 21 January 2025
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SuOM
Sydney, Australia1,330 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Mustafa was bustling with people inside and out.
The centre itself was very big and was cram packed with evythig you could imagine to shop for from food to household items clothing toys and the list goes.
We looked around for a couple of hours and didn’t get the visit all levels as it’s too big, would need a whole day or two (with children).
But like many say it’s cheap and good for bulk purchases we didn’t think so.
Wasn’t very cheap when it came to checking out so if your not willing to spend maybe keep an eye on the prices of individual items.
Written 7 January 2024
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VIDYA S
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
Absolutely good for nothing shop. I live in Middle East snd have purchased all over Middle East. This shop is nothing compared to the gold jewellery shops in Dubai . Gold is cheaper in Dubai & VAT returns for tourists are more attractive than Singapore. This jewellery shop boasts of no making jewellery and other fancy jewellery with making charges. I went to inquire the salesman showed few chains and bangles which are way out of fashion. The irony is he did not allow them to worn & checked( looks like a strange rule in their shop).

Meanwhile anvar luxury in Dubai has lot of varieties with no making charge on all jewellery with 3 AED discount from market price for non stones jewellery and 10 AED on jewellery with stones.

If you require better design we can try out various exclusive shops in Dubai gold souk.

Gold price in Dubai is cheaper than Singapore, better VAT returns than Singapore, gold jewelry price discounts ( not available in mustafa or Singapore). Who will buy in this useless shop.

Singapore is a myth for jewellery many have to realize that Dubai has overtaken Singapore in this sector way back. Meena bazar and dubaisouk equivalent are non existent in whole world leave Singapore.

If anyone has opportunity to buy gold in Dubai or Singapore prefer Dubai over Singapore as it will save more money and you may end up getting better jewellery.

( I have been purchasing gold in Middle East from year 2006. as m very much aware of what mustafa jewellery offers & is capable of).

Anyone who have opportunity to avoid this shop should avoid and those avoiding have any opportunity to buy in Dubai should definitely opt for gold purchase in Dubai. Those who cannot avoid purchase in singapore have no other means but are destined to purchase mediocre design with high making charges & expensive gold.
Written 23 January 2025
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JesGus
11 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Family
Was at mustafa on 2 Nov 2024. at 3.45pm. There was a Chinese Female (from her accent, she is from China) cashier at Level 1 ( perfume area). We told her the items we wanted to buy was priced $1.20. Machine stated $1.40. She said it's NOT HER PROBLEM. She is a cashier. I told her perhaps she want to let someone take a look at the price tag and change it. She said again, 'NOT MY PROBLEM'. I told her isn't it your company. She just gave me a blank look throughout.

I have been a regular customer for years to Mustafa. The staffs had always been professional and nice.
Not this time round. The Chinese cashier needs to be train.
Written 2 November 2024
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🥰Sheila Carvalho🥰
Orlando, FL113 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Family
A March 25th of SP in the part that only has junk. The difference is in the price and the lack of education of the locals (Little India) who practically walk over you. Lack of sense of individual space, lack of politeness, very dirty place with rats and cockroaches on all floors. I do not recommend.
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Written 8 December 2023
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Esterbelle N
14 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
I arrived there at 10pm because we were looking for Mustafa Center to buy some souvenir goods. We actually exited quite far away from Mustafa Center so we walked for a long time to look for it. We passed by many shops and felt Indian atmosphere all around.

Walking in the narrow path with a variety of shops at night gave a few creeps. There were people coming in and going out.

We noticed there isn't any traffic light once we walked around the village of Little India. The buildings are of course Indian inspired, that includes the smell, the kinds of food sold and more.

Mustafa Center is like a mall in the past with so many goods making me dizzy because the path is so narrow.

The good about it was we experienced receiving help from I believe an village officer (Hindu) who gave us the direction towards the center.

It was good with a slight scary feeling!
Written 26 December 2022
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Juzar A
2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Family
Can buy any gift items as last item shopping. Prices much cheaper than other departmental stores . Several cashier points on each floor makes payment very easy and quick exit. Good to buy chocolates, perfumes, dry fruits
Written 8 January 2023
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AryaTushar
New Delhi, India99 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Family
Probably a great place to visit for locals but as a tourist it did not add up much. The prices are low by 15 -20% over Indian price but added weight to be carried in flight needs to be accounted for. GST refund is applicable and should be applied for but do not forget to carry your singapore arrival card.
Written 26 March 2023
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Yvette L
Birchgrove, Australia57 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Solo
So much stuff packed into a huge department store. Nothing posh about this place - takes you back in time. You’ve got to visit! No windows anywhere, so I felt claustrophobic - especially as the store is jammed pack with goods and people after a bargain.
Written 18 November 2022
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