Nazareth
If you'll be camping along the Jesus Trail or on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, this fishing-supplies shop is a good place to buy inexpensive sleeping…
Must-see shopping in Middle East
Tel Aviv
Pass through an old metal door to discover the workshop and retail space of Einat Agassi and Tamar Harel-Klein, who use gold and silver to create …
Hajar Mountains
Opened in 2018, this huge mall only houses a huge Lulu hypermarket. Although nothing else is currently open in the complex, the hypermarket makes a useful…
Riyadh
Riyadh's gold market is in the old neighbourhood of Ad Dirah, off Al Thumairi St and is part of the Thumairi Souq. It is probably the best place to try to…
Riyadh
For handicrafts and local fare, head to Souq Al Thumairi, immediately south of Masmak Fortress in the Al Diraiyah area. The shops in the small lanes offer…
Hajar Mountains
Handy for camp beds, rucksacks, lamps, pots, pans and everything one might need for night time DIY barbecuing, this tiny store has the look of an army…
Jerusalem
The German Colony branch of this chain bookstore has a wide range of fiction, non-fiction and travel, including a small selection of books in English.
Abu Dhabi
This higgledy-piggledy art shop, which started life mainly as a framing service in 1995, has local artworks for all tastes. A bit of a fossick around can…
Sun & Sand Sports Factory Outlet
Downtown Dubai
This is the factory-outlet branch of one of the biggest sporting goods retailers in the region, with a storeroom jam-packed with shoes, rackets, jackets…
Salalah
Selling Oman's most popular sweet, Barka Sweets is one of a number of halwa shops on the southern end of Al Husn Souq. A small pot of this traditional…
Kuwait City
Egyptian- and Middle Eastern–made gifts and goods, from cork laptop cases and leather-bound notebooks with Arabic inscriptions to handmade canvas bags and…
Jerusalem
Branch of a popular chain selling maps and travel guidebooks (including Lonely Planet), as well as quality camping supplies and outdoor gear for those…
Tel Aviv
The circular Kikar HaMedina (which means State Sq) is actually just a large roundabout with grass in the centre, popular with dog walkers. Its perimeter…
Tel Aviv
Necklaces featuring leaf and boat motifs are some of the many hand-crafted pieces on offer at Ronit Cohen's atelier. Most are plated with 24-carat gold…
Jerusalem
Israeli fashion designer Rina Zin uses natural fabrics (linen, cotton, wool) in muted hues to craft her casual yet elegant pieces, which suit women of all…
Jerusalem
Between the 5th and 6th stations of the Via Dolorosa is this shop selling olive-wood religious carvings, icons, jewellery, Jewish prayer shawls and…
Abu Dhabi
Part of the World Trade Center, this pleasant shopping mall provides higher-end retail therapy to the complex's 'souq' counterpart. It includes a new,…
Kuwait City
Kuwaiti boutique fashion for modern Middle Eastern women. Light, airy, brightly coloured items are demure yet striking – perfect for Gulf life. Choose…
Riyadh
Selling gold jewellery and beautiful fabrics among other items (including those from the odd flea-market stall), this is a traditional market and one of…
Manama
Bahraini designer Noof Al Khor creates modern takes on Bahraini women's fashions, with a focus on glittering sandals and jellabiyas (long, loose-fitting…
Tehran
In the basement of the multiplex cinema that occupies a sinuous contemporary building in the western corner of Park-e Mellat, this gallery hosts regularly…
Tel Aviv
Fashionistas should head to this boutique in Jaffa's flea market to source premium denim, boho baubles and strikingly unique statement jewellery – all…
Madaba
Opposite St George’s Church, this shop has an extensive range of Dead Sea products. It also sells consecrated holy water from the Jordan River.
Southeastern Iran
Specialist confectioners selling Kerman's classic kolompeh (date-stuffed biscuits; per kg without/with nuts IR100,000/120,000), plus various qualities of…
Oman
Camping equipment and food supplies are available from this supermarket. Don't expect too much from the name 'hypermarket', however: it's a small shop…
Manama
All manner of colourful jellabiyas (long, loose-fitting unisex outer robe with full sleeves) are the hallmark of celebrated Bahraini designer Adeeba Al…
Mt Nebo
This handicraft centre specialising in mosaics is located 1km before Mt Nebo on the road from Madaba. The owner employs a large number of locals with…
Oman
This shop in Sayh Al Hayl, en route to the pools in Wadi Bani Khalid, sells some handmade pots and palm-woven goods – the closest thing to a souvenir in…
Aqaba
One of several tourist souvenir shops along this stretch of road, selling all the local favourites from ostrich eggs and camel bone boxes to Dead Sea…
Amman
The ‘Gate of the Orient’ has locally made home decor items including some interesting contemporary textiles and embroidery sewn by women’s cooperatives.
Amman
Al Burgan has a small but good selection of handicrafts, but the staff is knowledgeable and prices are reasonable. It’s behind the InterContinental Hotel.
Kuwait City
Small centrally located mall with a good range of independent shops and cafes, plus the Way Out escape room game.
Wadi Musa
Some pocket-sized cameras and a range of digital accessories are available here; the shop is located in front of the Silk Road Hotel on the main street.
Downtown Dubai
The only independent record store in Dubai stocking music from a wide range of genres. Also stage documentaries, music production seminars and similar.
Wadi Musa
Has a good selection of hand-blown glass bottles displayed in the window. Prices cost JD10 to JD40 depending on the complexity of the design.
Downtown Dubai
This Lebanese outfit is a top-ranking trainer store with a vast range, ranging from Adidas originals to the super cool Japanese ASICS Tiger.
Amman
This family-run store is more rustic than many others, but it’s something of an Aladdin’s cave if you're prepared to dig for treasure.
Jerusalem
This 200-year-old family business, run by friendly brothers Isaac and Jacob, sells well-priced culinary and medicinal herbs and spices.
Manama
Herbal medicines are all the rage in this corner of Manama Souq; ask for the list that matches ailments to local herb cures.
Madaba
For an unusual present, take home a selection of spices or freshly ground coffee beans from this aromatic grocer.
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