The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands solidifies its position as Southeast Asia’s top luxury shopping destination

Singapore, Thekabarnews.com – The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is reflecting back on a historic year that saw the debut of new global brands and improved shopping experiences. 

This has made it even more of a top luxury shopping destination in Southeast Asia. In the past year, the mall has added more stores in fashion, jewelry, lifestyle, beauty, and eating. 

Some of the big names that have opened stores there are Rene Caovilla, Laopu Gold, ALO, Gentle Monster, Birkenstock, and Singapore-based label Beyond The Vines. 

The new stores are part of a bigger plan to keep up with changing consumer needs. Additionally, they aim to strengthen Singapore’s position as a luxury retail capital in the region. 

New brands strengthen the luxury portfolio

One of the best parts was the inauguration of Rene Caovilla’s first store in Southeast Asia. The Italian luxury shoe brand showed off its iconic styles, which have long been popular with celebrities across the world. They also displayed pieces from their spring–summer 2026 collection.  Customers may also get individualized treatment and a better shopping experience in-store

Laopu Gold, a high-end Chinese gold brand, also chose The Shoppes as the location for its first store outside of China. The business is known for its mastery of ancient techniques, including filigree, engraving, and high-temperature enamel. 

It makes jewelry and ornamental products that are based on Chinese cultural history. ALO opened its first store in Singapore at The Shoppes. The opening was a big step in its expansion into Asia in the fashion and lifestyle sector. 

Gentle Monster, on the other hand, showed off a bigger, more immersive duplex flagship with kinetic art exhibits. These exhibits mix fashion, technology, and storytelling. Birkenstock opened its “Urban Birch Forest” concept store, which focuses on designs inspired by nature. 

Beyond The Vines opened its seventh branch in Singapore, called Design Post. This opening was part of its plan to grow in the region. New Icons in Fashion and Beauty. Some well-known luxury brands also showed off new store ideas. 

Refreshed icons in fashion and beauty

CHANEL opened a temporary 900-square-meter store close to its main store, which is being renovated and will return in 2027. The room has ready-to-wear collections, handbags, shoes, costume jewelry, and some high-end jewelry and watches. 

CHANEL Fragrance & Beauty also showed off the first part of their newly remodeled store. It contains separate spaces for makeup and private rooms for facial treatments. Montblanc reopened its main store, transforming it to align with the NEO 4.0 concept. 

Elevated culinary experiences

This concept combines shopping with immersive narrative that focuses on writing and creativity. BOSS, Penhaligon’s, and Davidoff of Geneva also updated their stores, which helped the mall stay at the top of the market. Better food experiences. The Shoppes also made their food better. 

CÉ LA VI Singapore celebrated its 15th anniversary by completely remodeling the restaurant. They added a new menu with cuisines from Southeast Asia. Café Nesuto built its second Singapore location along the Marina Bay promenade. Meanwhile, Rasapura Masters came back with a new food court idea that combines cuisine and digital design. 

Bacha Coffee opened a new store at the Marina Bay Sands hotel, which is next to its Fashion Avenue boutique. HEYTEA also opened its first “one-store-one-design” flagship store in Singapore. 

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands will open Asia’s first Abel Richard boutique, Singapore’s first Arc’teryx store, a bigger Lululemon store, and a new location for The Whisky Distillery. These will open in the first quarter of 2026. 

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is changing the way people shop for luxury goods in Singapore and the rest of the Asia-Pacific region. It has a growing mix of international and regional luxury brands, as well as new retail and eating ideas that are always changing.