"Tell me: What’s this place all about? Haji Lane in Kampong Glam is one of the narrowest streets in Singapore, but that doesn’t stop thousands of shoppers from flocking to it year after year. The laneway is lined with boutiques, cafés, tattoo parlors, yoga studios, and old-school Egyptian restaurants. Funky street art murals bring out the Instagram set, but remember to point your camera up, too: the vintage shutters on the two-story storefronts are painted in bright, cheerful colors. Who comes here? Twenty- and thirty-something shoppers. Most people come to shop at Singapore's trendiest stores or hang out with friends; they'll spend half a day wandering the street. Did it meet expectations? Haji Lane is hyped only in terms of shopping. It delivers on that front, assuming you're in the market for younger clothes or housewares. Got it. So, then, what, or who, do you think it’s best for? It's best for indie-minded shoppers interested in trendy, youthful, affordable brands. This is not high-street luxury, although you can definitely find some good-quality gifts here." - Ashlea Halpern
