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Apple's first retail store in both Singapore and Southeast Asia will open Saturday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m. local time, according to an official opening date recently added to the white facade covering the long-awaited Orchard Road location.

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As noted by The Straits Times, workers were seen adding the opening date on the white facade that covers the front of the store at the Knightsbridge shopping complex close to midnight on Tuesday night local time.

Earlier this month, Apple began removing construction barriers around the store, revealing a large mural and 12 smaller pieces of artwork that showcase the Apple logo, a heart, and a little red dot, referencing Apple's love for Singapore. "Little red dot" is a widely known nickname for Singapore, home to over 5 million people.

Apple's plans to open its first retail store in Singapore were revealed by gym chain Pure Fitness, which closed in December 2015 to make space for the Apple Store in its exact location. Apple confirmed the store and began hiring retail employees in November 2015, and construction has been underway over the past year.

The store will open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time. The location will likely feature Apple's next-generation retail design.

Update: Apple has listed the Orchard Road store on its website.

Article Link: Singapore's First Apple Store Opens May 27
 
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Wow this was a long time coming, looking forward to it!

They've had a huge presence there always, my first experience with a Mac ever was there with the sunflower iMacs as a small kid. Also just back in 2014 hunting down the just released 6 Plus at all their authorized stores.
 
Orchard Road is a shopping supernova... this store is going to be amongst the highest turnover globally for Apple.
 
They just sent out an email about a while ago.
 

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Aww... I leave for a trip on the 26th. Still, I can't wait. I have developed a deep distaste for Epicentre and the other authorized resellers. It's just not the same.

The 'apple loves the little red dot' thing has been super popular here. I understand that some people might think of Japan, but here people all get the message and love that they printed it on the construction barriers in huge font.

This store is going to be PACKED day and night and double on Sundays! I'm guessing within 6 months a 2nd one will be under construction in the CBD.
 
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