Shopping in Abu Dhabi - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Abu Dhabi is famous for its huge shopping complexes. One of the most popular is Abu Dhabi Mall. Its opening took place in 2001. Nowadays, it houses 220 shops, and more than 40 restaurants and cafes of various specialization. This shopping complex is popular due to the diversity of brand stores. Here, you will find Oxygen - one of the city's largest boutiques. Representatives of gentle sex will be interested in a walk through numerous shops of cosmetics and perfumes.

One of the largest and most beautiful shopping centers in the city is Marina Mall, where you can buy not only stylish modern clothes, but also household goods. Here, is one of the largest Ikea stores in the city. Fashionistas can stroll through exclusive designer salons. This shopping and entertainment complex houses a modern cinema, several dozen restaurants, and many more attractions and playgrounds for children.

Travellers who are planning to bring local items and souvenirs from their trip, will be interested in visiting Al-Raha Mall. A significant part of the stores represented in the center offers clothes and shoes of local production, yet, you can buy quality cosmetics here. Many tourists go to this complex for original souvenirs. It is also worth noting that a variety of trade pavilions of famous world brands is represented in this huge mall. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Many shoppers spend their whole day in the colourful Mushrif Mall, one of the main features of which is a large grocery market. The area of this three-story shopping center is more than 56000 square meters. It is difficult to imagine a category of goods that can not be bought within its walls. The market offers a huge choice of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as national delicacies. There are several excellent national restaurants here. You can walk around the shopping center in search of stylish modern clothes, perfumes and cosmetics, as well as luxurious jewelry from local craftsmen.

Among the markets of Abu Dhabi, Al-Kavs and Al-Bawadi are the most popular. They are located in close proximity to each other, that is why they are often viewed as a single shopping complex. These markets will surprise visitors with their unique architecture in national style, as well as a variety of goods at affordable prices. Many come here specifically to buy rare spices and taste delicious sweets. There is a huge choice of hand-made carpets, fabrics, and interesting souvenirs. On the market you can buy jewelry as well, but the quality should be treated with special attention.

In Abu Dhabi there is also a so-called "gold shopping center" - Madinat Zayed. In this huge complex there are more than 200 stores, they all offer jewelry to buyers. The range of prices in this center is quite wide, so even frugal tourists will be able to get interesting pieces. If there are no suitable ornaments in the variety of goods, you can order their manufacture.

Fans of high-end shopping will always find suitable stores in Abu Dhabi. Grafika designer clothing store is an ideal one. All the items presented here are high-fashion ones in Arabic style. In this store you can buy elegant caftans with a handmade finish, exquisite dresses. Ladies will certainly appreciate a large choice of designer bags.

Among multi-brand stores, Avenue is worth highlighting. It presents clothes and accessories of 35 different popular brands. There is a huge choice of men's and women's clothing for all occasions, accessories, watches and jewelry. All the shops presented here are of medium and highest price category. Frugal tourists will be interested to visit the store during sales periods.