Egypt shopping information, tours, prices and online booking
Egypt shopping indeed is one of the most interesting activities you can do while you are in Egypt. In a coastal city like Alexandria it is very normal to find a bustling fish market. In fact, the city serves as the largest seaport in Egypt. Wake up early and take a stroll down to the Anfushi Fish Market. There, you will soon discover that the sea is still very generous with the Alexandrian fishermen. Heading there in the early morning to guarantee front row seats to the daily spectacle of fishermen. They throw their flapping catches off the boat. In fact, the locals tryto haggle for the best price while pondering the quality of the fishes. Don’t be shy. Nobody said you can’t join in!
Located in one of Alexandria’s most luxurious areas, San Stefano Grand Plaza houses Four Seasons hotel. It also houses private residences, a private marina and a lavish mall. The Grand Plaza has 4 floors of retail shops. Moreover, there is also a state of the art 10 screen cinema and a children’s amusement center. Furthermore, it also features a Metro supermarket, several coffee shops and a food court. In fact, it is with an endless variety of choices. Similar to a traditional souk, Souk El-Attarine is more of a labyrinth of narrow alleys and pedestrian streets. It bursts with all types of shops dotting both sides of the streets merchants. In fact, they sell all types of souvenirs and traditional Egyptian artifacts such as colorful blown glass products. They also sell belly-dancing costumes, spices and antiques.
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The Stars Center in Cairo’s City Stars Complex is the best equipped mall in the region. In fact, it features over 643 stores to choose from,. It features 2 indoor theme parks, a 21 screen state of the art cinema and a modern indoor Khan el Khalili. Moreover, it also features 3 hotels and a giant exhibition space. Hours on end can be spent perusing the world renowned brands. There are also local boutiques and retail outlets. If you look for some peaceful shopping you can drop the kids off at Magic Galaxy. It is where they can ride the roller coaster or drive the bumper cars. They also can play with a selection of over 90 video games as you spend your time shop hopping.
It sounds like a dream to spend time shopping as your kids have clean safe fun close by. At Genena Mall it’s possible. An ice skating rink, cinema, bowling aisles and arcade style theme park can keep children busy as you shop till you drop. There’s an impressive collection of restaurants distributed among the 5 floors of the mall. Some are McDonalds, Chili’s and Sbarro. There are also other snack places, cafes and Middle Eastern venues. The mall has a bank and 2 ATMs, and a pharmacy is available on the 2nd floor. As for the shops there are almost 300 to choose from; with everything from clothes to camping equipment.
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No visit to Cairo will be completed without a stop at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. It is where you will be transported back in time to an old Arab souk. There, shop owners will call you to their stalls. You will also find the scent of spices, the hustle and bustle of trade. Many beautiful objects that can purchased will have you lost among alleys for hours. Put your haggling skills to the test when buying statuettes, spices, souvenirs and silver jewelry. You can also find T-shirts and belly dancing costumes. When your shopping’s done, don’t miss out on a traditional cup of tea at the famous Fishawy Café. Compared to the downtown area, the resplendent Abu Tig Marina is a “classier” shopping venue in El-Gouna. In fact, it houses a multitude of boats and yachts and offering a fine selection of fashionable boutiques.
There is no greater craft tradition in Farafra Oasis than the spinning of wool – both from Camels & Sheep. Unusually, both for Egypt and the world in general, spinning is a male occupation. Heavy fellows can seen walking down the main street. They twirl a spindle and bobbin as they chat with friends and drink a glass of mint tea. Knitting, too, as amongst sailors, is an occupation practiced by men in Farafra Oasis. Do you look for a Red Sea shopping destination?!. Senzo Mall in Hurghada will definitely satisfy. Opened in 2009 it is in the middle of Hurghada; just a short ride away from the airport. There is an array of retail shops, with many well known international brands. It is such as Timberland, Adidas, and Aldo.
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Experience an authentic Egyptian atmosphere by taking in the sounds and smells of the vibrant Libyan Souk. It is where locals barter for everything from wool, olives and sheep to dates and watermelons. You’ll find goods from Libya, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Europe as well as local products. One of the greatest shopping venues of the Egyptian North Coast is located in the upscale resort town of Porto Marina. The huge Venice Canal Mall houses over 80 of the top retail shops in Egypt. In fact, they sell everything from men, women and kids apparel, to sports gear and jewelry. Coffee shops and restaurants abound in the beautifully designed facility. An open air shopping mall at Um Sid, Il Mercato is managed by Iberotel. The international hotel chain. This is the place to shop in Sharm.
Many international brands have stores in this mall. They include Quicksilver, Adidas, Mother care, Virgin Megastore, and loads more. There is also a large variety of restaurants and cafes to choose from. Moreover, there are worldwide fast food chains, venues with a more local feel, as well as world cuisine. In fact, they make sure the whole family will be satisfied. Siwa Oasis has the best craft tradition in any of the Western Desert oases. There, you can buy unique ceramic Tajine dishes handmade, beautifully decorated and fired in bread ovens. It is besides the embroidered traditional Berber wedding dresses.
