In shortMustafa Centre is free to enter and open 24 hours, at 145 Syed Alwi Road. Checked October 2026.
Culture · free
Duration
1.5 hours
The take
A warren of a department store where you can buy gold, electronics, groceries and a new suitcase at 3am. It's more of an outing than a mall trip, so bring cash and some patience for the aisles.
Good to know
Free to enter; you pay only for what you buy
Open 24 hours
A department store; for the wet market, head to Tekka Centre
Finding it: 145 Syed Alwi Road in Little India, with Farrer Park and Little India MRT both close by
Hours checked October 2026
Before you go
Can I shop at Mustafa Centre in the middle of the night?
Yes, Mustafa's own site says the store is open 24 hours, every day of the week. Individual counters, such as jewellery or the money changer, may keep shorter hours, so ask at the floor you need if you are going very late.
Sources: Mustafa CentreChecked November 2026
Can I check gold and currency rates at Mustafa Centre?
Yes, Mustafa's site posts daily gold and silver rates in Singapore dollars and forex rates, and the store offers remittances to India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. The rates change daily, so compare the posted figure with the counter before you buy. The site is a guide, not a quote, and the counter's price is the one you pay.
Sources: Mustafa CentreChecked November 2026
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