Shopping in Alexandria - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

City Center Shopping Mall is the largest shopping center of Alexandria where you can stroll around all day looking for interesting goods. It occupies several large buildings with dozens of clothing and footwear shops, souvenir and perfumery stores and specialized shops with household goods. There are also some stores offering electronics and even auto shops. Between shopping trips, visitors to the center can relax in cozy cafes. Despite the fact that the shopping center is the most popular in the city, the prices in it always remain at an affordable level.

No less attractive is Orouba Mall Alexandra shopping mall. On its ground floor is a large supermarket. There is also a wide range of clothing stores, where you can buy things for everyday wear, and for a special occasion. You will find many small sections with souvenirs and jewelry there as well, where you can choose lovely gifts for your relatives.

Alexandria has many jewelry stores. Montblanc store is one of the best in its category. The jewelry offered are quite expensive, which is fully compensated by their high quality. Here, you can choose chic necklaces and rings with natural stones. Frugal buyers can afford exquisite silverware. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

A fish market located in the Anfushi area, is a real city's attraction. The variety of products on offer is simply breathtaking. You can buy dozens of fresh fish and other seafood on the market. Many tourists visit this place just like a part of an excursion, to feel the unique national atmosphere and admire skillful work of local sellers.

Ladies who are partial to modern fashion and designer things, should visit Credo store. They sell clothes for all occasions. The store offers a lot of practical everyday things. You can choose bright beach dresses and original accessories in national style. Since local factories produce most of the clothes, prices are quite reasonable.

Those who've become accustomed to doing shopping in the most prestigious and luxury stores, should visit Saad Zaghloul district. Near this square, boutiques of the world's most popular brands are concentrated. The cost of clothes and accessories is quite high. To take a walk around these boutiques will be of interest to those who prefer non-standard designer clothes and who have been going to buy new smart spirits and jewelry for a long time.

In Alexandria there is an interesting International Language Bookstore. It will surprise with an impressive scale and a variety of books. The main visitors to this store are tourists. Locals seldom come over here. This bookstore offers a lot of literature in English. Tourists are suggested booklets with descriptions of city attractions and classic souvenir products.

Not far from the Roman amphitheater is a picturesque Souk el-attarine market. This is where many tourists go in search of souvenirs. Here, you can purchase traditional figures of cats and Egyptian pyramids, papyrus and spices that are so popular in Egypt, and even the most beautiful national costumes. Ladies will be able to choose their own luxurious suits for belly dancing and men will find a huge choice of T-shirts. Likewise, the market is attractive due to selling of antiques. Collectors will definitely be interested in studying the counters. Traditional gold and silver jewellery are also sold here, but careful attention must be given to the quality of articles. Lovers of hookah smoking should not miss the place. They can purchase various types of hookahs and great tobacco, as well as all the necessary accessories.