10 hidden enclaves to shop at

Text: Shah Salimat

Shopping can sometimes be a pain when you see the same stores at every other mall and are faced with crowds and noise that you just do not want to handle every Saturday. Have no fear, for there are vibrant spots mushrooming on the outskirts of town that are bringing a new shopping experience and attracting a more varied clientele.

From nifty curios at Ann Siang Hill to kooky steals at Hill Street, here are 10 enclaves that are teeming with a new mix of retailers and may inspire you with their laidback atmospheres. They may not contain your run-of-the-mill shopping and lifestyle finds, but for those looking to be a bit more adventurous on their shopping trips, these spots may just surprise you with their finds.