After hearing people say that you can get "everything and anything" at the (in)famous Mustafa Centre, I went to check the place out for myself, for the very first time.
The 24-hour shopping centre is huge, and It's easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of objects that fill the countless rows of shelves. But every savvy bargain-hunter (not me) knows that it's in places like these that hidden gems are just waiting to be found.
Here are 14 things that you might... or might not want to get.
1. Metallic bright green whistle kettle, $29.90
Utilitarian in appearance, but also super shiny and eye-catching in a trendy colour — the Pantone Color of the Year 2017 is Greenery — maybe it can pass off as one of the modern designer kettles you see everywhere these days.
2. Copper mugs, $8.90 each
Since metallic tones, and mixing them, is in-trend, these Moscow mule mugs might have other uses other than for your bar.
3. Enamel dishes, from $5.90 for a small one
Versatile for using to bake or serve dishes, enamelware has become more trendy again and is seen in lots of hipster cafes these days. You might have heard of or seen the enamelware of a renowned British heritage brand, but you can easily and more affordably get the look here!
4. Decorative vases, from $13
Not exactly mouth-blown Murano glass, but Mustafa Centre is a lot easier to get to than Venice is...
7. Towel, $28.90
Including this seemingly ordinary towel, because it may seem so basic, but a plush white towel is a simple luxury. Think luxe hotels! And here, you can get one at at least half or a third of the price, compared to department stores. There are also other colours though, like mauve, forest green and mint.
8. Toyomi 10L non-stick rice cooker, $199
Massive! For those tricky situations where your neighbours, or extended family, decide to show up unannounced? Or for making large batches of soup, a huge cake etc. (See how to use a rice cooker to bake cake here!)
9. Bamboo trivet, $1.50, and coasters, $3.90 for pack of six
You already know (if you don't, here's why) that bamboo is a great choice and more eco-friendly alternative to other materials when it comes to home furnishing products, and if you like the modern Japanese look, these might come in handy for your table setting.
10. Assorted throw cushions, from $6.50
I imagine that these can be part of a colourful bohemian-chic or global eclectic style living space.
11. Assorted glass jars
Ideally, you should be recycling your mason jars or jam jars, but here's where to get assorted jars for the popular shabby chic or country-style look.
12. Construction hard hats and rubber boots
For your Halloween costume maybe? Or if you're an architect or interior designer who goes to project sites — useful!
13. Samurai Jupiter drone camera, $239
Mustafa Centre does have a huge electronical section, where you can get electronics, appliances, tech gadgets and more.
14. Artifical turf doormat, $17.90
Because you can never have a doormat composed of real grass... (Any idea why this exists?)