Sick of battling weekend crowds and getting hopelessly lost in Singapore’s sprawling mega malls? There’s a hidden gem tucked away in the East that completely flips the bigger is better script. The tiny lifestyle hub in Bedok where you can catch a blockbuster movie, belt out your favourite tunes at karaoke, and grab a delicious bite—is a quieter treasure that’s easily walkable for those who prefer food and entertainment over shopping. The tiny mall we speak of is Djitsun Mall Bedok, which is arguably the smallest mall in Singapore. Here’s why.
To put its miniature scale into perspective, Djitsun Mall Bedok stretches just a few dozen metres across its main frontage—roughly the length of about three standard public buses parked end-to-end. Therefore, you can comfortably walk from one end of its ground floor to the other in under one minute. This is perfect for those who would rather not rack up 10,000 steps wandering endless shops in the city’s larger malls like VivoCity and Great World.
What’s inside Singapore’s smallest mall?
This tiny shopping destination packs a surprising amount of entertainment and convenience stores into its four levels. Wonderfully, the ground floor serves up a curated selection of dining options, including student-friendly favourites like Eighteen Chefs, vegan cafe So Green, and casual Halal food spots, to name a few. Upstairs, there are dental clinics, enrichment classes, and health clinics. Previously, there was a popular Fat Cat Arcade on Level 2 before it shut down, but you can still go to the gym and Cash Studios Family Karaoke on Level 3. Plus, Level 4 is almost entirely dedicated to a cosy Golden Village cinema away from the crowds.
Although, Bedok Mall next door boasts a range of retail stores, like UNIQLO and Levi’s, just a 3-minute walk from this tiny mall if you want to shop for trendy clothes.
Interestingly, the architectural mastermind behind the building’s award-winning reconstruction is Zarch Collaboratives. The project designed a covered walkway, natural green buffer over the busy street, planter boxes, and other elements to create the perfect urban oasis.
Ultimately, Djitsun Mall Bedok proves that you don’t need millions of square feet to offer a fun lifestyle hub. While there are no clothing shops, sprawling supermarket chains, or a large stunning atrium…it makes the perfect community-focused entertainment spot. And at least it’s not a ghost mall like this one in Upper Serangoon. Certainly, the perfect bite-sized hangout for Easties looking to catch a late night movie or tuck into late night food.
How is the mall shorter than 3 buses?
The incredibly small mall can easily be compared to the length of three buses. For instance, a standard single deck public bus in Singapore is 12 metres long, meaning three buses parked end-to-end stretch about 36 metres. The mall boasts a Gross Floor Area (GFA) of roughly 48,000 square feet spread across four levels, leaving about 12,000 square feet per floor, so the building is estimated to be 33 metres wide and 33 metres long.