Manama
Arguably Bahrain's best-known designer, Kubra Al Qaseer pioneered the colourful modern interpretations of the humble jellabiya (long, loose-fitting outer…
Must-see shopping in Middle East
Aqaba
For upmarket nuts scooped from wooden drawers and great coffee beans, this is the place to come. Try the smoked nuts: the mixed pistachio, cashew and…
Arumailah Gifts & Masterpieces
Doha
A wonderful place to rummage around in Souq Waqif, this Ali Baba-style grotto sells swords, daggers, belts and bags, plus painted bowls, carved boxes and…
Amman
Mall with local and international chain stores, a Carrefour supermarket, restaurants, coffee shops and a cinema. The mall is in west Amman, near King…
Tehran
Assar has a reputation for supporting contemporary artists and has a program of exhibitions that change every three weeks at its central Tehran space.
Aqaba
A bookshop with a decent selection of English-language books, including titles on Jordan, Lonely Planet guidebooks and a few international newspapers.
Jerusalem
The Old City's largest Jewish bookstore, plus Judaica and souvenirs, located across from the massive Wohl Torah Centre and just below Hurva Square.
Jerusalem
Choose from every size, colour and style of shisha and a selection of tobacco flavours. It doubles as a popular bar for yeshiva students at night.
Manama
High-end designer retailers dominate this upmarket mall beneath the World Trade Centre: think De Beers, Louis Vuitton and Dolce & Gabbana.
Jerusalem
New-school millinery selling Panamas, trilbys, fedoras, pork pies, safaris and everything in between (except baseball caps) for men and women.
Beirut
This venerable bookstore near the American Hospital holds a wide range of English-language titles among quality French and Arabic books.
Jerusalem
Low-pressure shopping experience for olive-wood religious souvenirs, including crosses, manger scenes, plus Judaica and jewellery.
Amman
The biggest mall in Amman, in the northwestern suburbs, has a cinema, bowling alley, video arcade and dozens of restaurants.
Muscat
For a regional gift with a difference, the chocolate dates from Bateel are world class, presented in high-quality packaging.
Amman
Popular mall with local and international chain stores, restaurants, coffee shops and a cinema.
Downtown Dubai
One of Dubai's raciest stores stocks push-up bras, high-heeled feathery slippers, slinky night gowns, seductive beauty products (we like the 'Booty Parlor…
Dubai
This concept store in trendy BoxPark stocks quirky gifts, gadgets, jewellery, clothes and accessories. Owner Hussein Abdul Rasheed curates an always…
Downtown Dubai
Translated as 'market of the sailor', Souk Al Bahar is a small arabesque-style mall next to the Dubai Mall that sells mostly tourist-geared items. It's…
Downtown Dubai
The cobble-stoned Courtyard Building has been reset as a hub of concept boutiques. Check out designer homewares at Georges of Dubai, ethnic handmade…
Dubai
This Emirati-owned urban boutique-cum-cafe with shiny concrete floors and ducts wrapped in gold foil is a routine stop for fashionistas in search of up-to…
Tel Aviv
This design store sells architecture-related books and city plans, including a 1:6000 preservation map and guide to Tel Aviv-Jaffa. It has two Bauhaus…
Dubai
Aside from the usual kitsch souvenirs, Lata's also has some quality Middle Eastern items, such as Moroccan lamps, Omani khanjars (traditional curved…
Dubai
With roots in Beirut as a luxury-label purveyor, this slightly more casual branch of the fashion emporium has fashionistas in a headlock over trendy…
Tel Aviv
In a central location just north of Rabin Sq, this small mall has some international brand-name boutiques and an organic market. On Fridays it has cooked…
Tel Aviv
Jeweller Orit Ivshin makes delicate handmade pieces in 18-carat gold at her Neve Tzedek atelier, many of which she encrusts with diamonds. Gorgeous.
Bur Dubai
At the heart of Egyptian-style Wafi City district, one of Dubai's most architecturally striking malls is built around three stained-glass pyramids and…
Bur Dubai
Despite its visually unappealing concrete exterior, Karama’s bustling backstreet shopping area is a great place for bargains and crammed with shops…
Beirut
With produce and plants that befit a lush Mediterranean paradise, Lebanon has some pretty happy bees, and this beautiful shop is where to go to taste the…
United Arab Emirates
Despite the name, this strip of nearly identical stalls is actually a daily affair, though it's at its bustling best on its namesake day. Rugs, pottery,…
Tel Aviv
Israel’s first mall, the Dizengoff Centre is filled with cafes, fast-food joints and major retail chains like Zara, Mango and Adidas. The most walkable…
Jerusalem
Dedicated antiques-lovers are often disappointed by their rummaging in the Old City until they reach Alan Baidun's store. All antiques – from Egyptian…
Southeastern Iran
A sweet little courtyard house hidden down a small Old Town alley is being converted into a small handicrafts centre. Some workshops are already operative…
Kuwait
On the water's edge, this medium-sized mall has a range of international high street fashion brands including Footlocker, Gap and H&M, plus dozens of…
Muscat
Arguably Muscat's most popular mall, the Avenues comes with 150 shops, cinema, and large food court open until 1am at weekends. There's a children's…
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