Awash with color, the Arab Quarter was monopolized by Arab merchants and still holds an Arab ambience teeming with textile shops in abundance with bales of fascinating fabrics. Visitors would love to wander around this mesmerizing area with its traditional shops selling Indonesian brass work, jewelry, basket ware, medicines and skull caps, prayer rugs and necessary items for pilgrims going to Mecca. As one of the fascinating sights, the golden domed Sultan Mosque located between Bencoolen Street and Arab Street has drawn many a glance from tourists with the black rimmed neck of the dome structured with bases of glass bottles. Visitors have been intrigued for ages by the renowned batik work from Malaysia and Indonesia with its traditional designs that is available in readymade apparel like sundresses, shorts table linen, ties and many more designs. Inspired by the philosophy of caring, Excitehotel.com offers a range of comfortable
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