Don Don Donki to Bid Farewell to HarbourFront Centre Location amid Singapore Malls Redevelopment Plan

The Japanese retail giant, Don Don Donki, has disclosed plans to close its outlet at HarbourFront Centre in Singapore this July. Shoppers will be in for a treat as select items will be sold at clearance discounts, some with up to 70% off.

The store, popular amongst commuters, visitors venturing to Sentosa, and late-night shoppers eager for sushi, bentos, and Japanese snacks, is due to shut its doors for the last time on July 19. The imminent closure aligns with the anticipated redevelopment of the mall. The outlet is strategically located on the third floor of the mall, just above the bustling cruise center.

A Transformation for HarbourFront Centre

HarbourFront Centre has a storied past and is on the brink of another major transformation. Initially opened in 1978 as the World Trade Centre, the centre underwent renovations and was relaunched as HarbourFront Centre in 2003. The current redevelopment plans aim to transform the centre into a 33-storey mixed-use development, integrating retail and office spaces along with an elevated waterfront park.

The redevelopment project ties into the larger Greater Southern Waterfront initiative, a visionary plan to revolutionize Singapore’s southern coastline into a lifestyle and recreational hub.

Business as Usual for Other Outlets

Despite the closure, Don Don Donki continues to operate its remaining 16 outlets across Singapore. These include locations at Orchard Central, Jem, Tampines 1, Suntec City, Waterway Point, and 100 AM. The chain was first introduced to the local market at Orchard Central in December 2017. Since then, it has flourished, with one exception – the Downtown East mall outlet, which closed this March after nearly five years in operation.