Manama
This modern two-storey building is an extension of the historic Gold Souq founded by the Indian immigrants who effectively run Bahrain's gold trade. Have…
Must-see shopping in Middle East
Oman
For a pair of handcrafted leather sandals, look no further than the cobbler opposite the souq. Sitting cross-legged and still producing shoes with a knife…
Riyadh
When it first opened, the Sky Shopping Mall was the designer mall outlet, home to the likes of Harvey Nichols. But in a country where building shopping…
Tel Aviv
Planters filled with jasmine adorn the front of this chic perfumerie, which has the ambience of an old-fashioned apothecary. Bottles of perfume, room…
Dubai
With 140 stores, Mercato may be small by Dubai standards, but it's distinguished by attractive architecture that looks like a fantasy blend of a classic…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
If you love art but can't afford an original, pick up a highly decorative print by well-known Middle Eastern artists without breaking the bank at this…
Oman
This enormous souq is flooded with vegetable and grain sellers for half the day and virtually abandoned for the rest. One or two shops stay the course,…
Madaba
Be warned: it's notoriously difficult to leave a carpet shop in Jordan empty-handed. This is partly due to the skill of the salesmen and partly because…
Oman
This landmark Omani mall – no city in Oman is worth its salt without one – was built by Emirati investor Majid Al Futaime. The brand-new complex with…
Bur Dubai
This tiny shop tucked into the quiet lanes of Al Fahidi Historic District is a photogenic find. It's crammed full of spices like cloves, cardamom and…
Dubai
It's a mall, so don't go out of your way to get here, but if you happen to be in the area, it's not a bad place for a browse. Kids love the massive Magic…
Tel Aviv
This shopping mall is home to the usual stores such as Zara, Mango and H&M, but the building itself has become something of a Tel Aviv icon. The Azrieli…
Merchants of Pottery & Handicrafts
Khasab
The title of the shop, located in front of Lulu Hypermarket, pretty much tells it how it is. Axes and camel sticks are available here, together with…
Downtown Dubai
Millionaires to wallet-watchers shop at Daiso, Japan's equivalent of the '99 cents' or 'One Euro' store and nirvana for fans of fun, kitsch and cute…
Dubai
Enjoy a sip of rose water upon entering this quirky concept boutique run by a trio of free-spirited cousins from Beirut. They share a passion for unusual…
Muscat
A surprisingly comprehensive little traditional souq located inside the Sabco Centre sells crafts (mostly from India and Iran), pashmina shawls and Omani…
Bur Dubai
One advantage of this mall is that you are unlikely to get lost! With only 75 outlets, this mall, which opened in 2016, is small by Dubai standards and…
Downtown Dubai
An air-conditioned, less-atmospheric alternative to the Deira Gold Souq, this buttoned-up business mall houses some 90 purveyors of bling. No bargaining…
Tel Aviv
Israel's largest camping and travel equipment shop carries a full range of Lonely Planet guides and is a prime source of information for backpackers. It's…
Nizwa
This smart new mall is located in the growing suburbs of Nizwa and, with its cafes and food court, ice rink, bowling alley and children's play zone (Fun…
United Arab Emirates
If you need to stock up on snacks and picnic goods on your way out to the desert, the supermarket here is your best bet. There's also a food court and a…
Kuwait City
One of the largest malls in Salmiya, Marina Mall is connected to the waterfront by a footbridge over Arabian Gulf St. Most of the shops are in the main…
Dubai
Behind a coated glass facade designed to reflect the heat sits this two-level mall that's popular with fashion-forward locals shopping for luxury abayas …
Dubai
Wallet-watching luxury lovers regularly pop by this stylish consignment boutique whose 'pre-loved' designer labels and accessories are in tip-top…
Tehran
Women travellers needing a cheap and not particularly stylish manteau (overcoat) or scarf have plenty of options at this pedestrian mall running between…
Manama
So many signposts direct you to Manama Centre that you don't expect it to be such a humble building. Full of discount stores selling mainly domestic goods…
Manama
Important local shopping centre for resident south Asians who flock here for the 'stack 'em, high sell 'em cheap' stores stocking tons of brands imported…
Tel Aviv
If you’re looking for something slightly fancier than the malls in central Tel Aviv, this mall, just outside the city centre, is home to a great selection…
Oman
Nakhal's souq occupies a new building near the fort. Largely intended for the town's residents and still yet to be fully operational, it sells a few…
Dubai
The mother of Dubai’s electronics stores, this place stocks all the latest computers, cameras, mobile phones, games and gadgets under one giant roof.
Doha
Local farmers come to sell their fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy and plants at this weekend market in Katara. There are bouncy castles and push-along cars…
Dubai
This small, well-displayed boutique specialises in genuine pashmina (cashmere). The finest are handmade by weavers, and you can expect to pay in the…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
This indie shop in Ibn Battuta's India Court stocks an eclectic and rotating selection of colourful, whimsical fashion by high-spirited designers from…
Dubai
Mikyajy is Arabic for 'my makeup', and that's just what this popular Middle Eastern franchise specialises in. Go for the local bestsellers including…
Haifa
Dock workers from Thessaloniki established this market back in the 1930s, though it eventually dwindled almost to nothing. The last decade of Downtown…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
This mall has an attractive waterfront setting and a manageable 140 stores on four floors, so you won’t get lost quite so readily as in its mega-size…
Sur
This attractive new mall has brought a touch of modernity to shopping in Sur. There's a Carrefour (open 9am to midnight daily) selling a more…
Sharjah
It's hardly 'mega' compared to Dubai mall-world standards, but it does come with a multiplex cinema and children's fun park, both good indoor diversions…
Tel Aviv
This branch of the chain bookstore has helpful staff and a decent array of English-language titles and children's books. It's worth a stop for a solid…
Dubai
At the original branch of this beloved local lit parlour, American bibliophile Mike McGinley has supplied readers with new and secondhand English-language…
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