Arab Street

Singapore has been a place of tourist attraction. The main attraction of Singapore lies in its markets. Arab Street in Singapore is well known as a shopping street. It is told that an Arab merchant, Syed Ali bin Mohamed Al Junied owned this area and from there the name Arab Street came to be known. It is situated mainly in the center of the Muslim community and it is used for selling goods by the Muslim men. It is known for its ethnic character.

Variety of articles is displayed here for selling. If you like to shop do not miss the opportunity to visit Arab Street while you in Singapore. The items sold here suit everybody's pocket and you can also come away with most exciting item at bargain prices. There is a wide variety of daily use materials to fashionable items which will impress you. The items which are displayed for selling in Arab Street are as follows:

• Cloisonne boxes
• Camel Skin Bags
• Sewing Kits
• Fishing tackle items
• hanging chairs
• baskets
• Serving Trays
• Floor Mats
• Velvets
• Table linen

Today the glory of Arab Street lies in its textiles. Gorgeous Silk, chiffon, Georgette, Cotton fabrics crowd in the pavements of the market to attract the attention of the buyers. This market area is also known for batiks which come all the way from Indonesia and Malaysia. Batik is a hand made dress material. It is produced in wax resist dye method. The machine printed batik having traditional designs on it are also available in the market. Shops in Arab Street are stocked with interesting shopping materials. You can browse the shops to select your favorite one. The shop houses of Arab street are located in Haji Lane, near Ophir Road, near Baghdad street.

Enjoy a delightful shopping experience in Arab Street.