Orchard Central, Singapore

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Orchard Central is a shopping mall on Orchard Road. Developed by Far East Organization at a cost of S$650 million, it was opened in 2009 to replace the Specialists Shopping Centre. Orchard Central has a total retail floor area of 387,988 sq ft. There are 12 shopping floors and 2 basement levels.

Orchard Central
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Orchard Central is touted as the first vertical shopping mall in Singapore. What this means is that the outlets are stacked vertically and are accessed through escalators. There are a total of 52 escalators at the mall, including six so-called super escalators, including the pair that transport shoppers from the main entrance directly to the fourth level. In addition, there are 12 glass elevators.

Orchard Central at night
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How to reach Orchard Central

Orchard Road entrance of Orchard Central (13 September, 2010)
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By MRT
Take the Singapore MRT to the Somerset MRT Station (NS23) and walk a short distance from there.

By Car
There is complimentary valet parking at Killiney Road Level 1 entrance and Level 5 car park. Parking fees are as follows:

Mondays to Saturdays, 2:00 am to 6:00 pm
S$1.50 for the first hour and then S$0.80 for every subsequent half hour.

Mondays to Saturdays, 6:00 pm to 2:00 am
S$3.00 for the first 2 hours and then S$0.80 for every subsequent half hour.

Sundays and Public Holidays, 2:00 am to 2:00 am
S$3.00 for the first 2 hours and then S$0.80 for every subsequent half hour.

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