Shopping in Batam Baloi Area

Baloi Batam is a second largest business district in Batam, located adjacent to Nagoya, In this area there is the oldest supermarket in Batam (TOP 100) where you can find imported goods at affordable prices. BCS is the newest and other shopping center in that area and an also international golf course SouthLink (about 10 minutes from BCS). Hang Nadim International airport only 30 minutes from BCS Mall. There are many shopping and tourist places (like the Toa Pek Kong) in the region to visit.

Batam City Square: the second largest mall in Batam

Batam City Square Mall is a large mall and is one of the center of tourist visiting in Batam Area. This huge mall opened in 2009 and has been a pleasure center in which buyers have 5 levels to shop and you can watch movies in there with ticket fare only about SGD$3 , they have 4 cinemas. This mall also has a karaoke lounge, Timezone arcade and bowling.

What to buy: a lot depends on what you like to buy, buying local and international goods is cheap here because Batam is the Duty Free area.

Warning: you cannot buy pirated DVD and also Cigarette here then bring to Singapore because pirated DVDs and CDs will earn you quite a fine by Singapore’s customs officials, sometimes up to $1000.  Chewing gum is still technically illegal in Singapore, although customs officials usually won't make a fuss about a pack or two.

Kampung Souvenirs: Souvenir Shop Local and Crafts

One of the souvenir shops and handicraft stores in Batam and if you have a Day Tour Package in Batam, then your tour guide will take you to the store that located in this Baloi region. These stores mainly sell local handicrafts and souvenirs like key chains, wallets, mini bags, gloves, Indonesia assorted cakes and sweets and desserts local handwoven items.

What to buy: if you are buying a lot of local handicrafts such as batik sarong  Indonesia or any kind of woven fabric or mini purse or wallet. You can bargain here to make the price go down.

First Factory Outlet: Factory outlet for some well-known clothing brands

Finally, a factory outlet store that sells Ralph Lauren not only products but also other export products such as Nautica, Ann Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and many more. Factory outlet that located in this Baloi  Batam will be a shopping paradise as you will be able to buy a wide range of export overrun shirts, t-shirts, jackets, shoes, bags and other goods and the price is pretty cheap.

What to buy: depends on what you like. You can buy shoes or bags or T-Shirts are export overruns or slightly damaged products made by Ralph Lauren, Nautica, Dolce and Gabbana, DKNY, Ann Klein and many other brands.