Shopping in Bandar Seri Begawan - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

The capital of Brunei delights its guests with an abundance of large shopping centers and colorful markets where they can buy the most popular regional goods. One of the largest and most interesting in town is Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, a shopping center named after the Sultan. Opened in 1996, now it is ready to offer not only a huge selection of shops but also plenty of interesting entertainment.

You will find many designer boutiques and shops selling original clothes and jewelry. A popular type of clothing among local women is tunics, which are widely available here. It is also worth noting jewelry stores where you can buy chic golden accessories at favorable prices. Besides, the shopping center presents all kinds of children’s stores. After shopping, you will have the opportunity to relax at one of the restaurants or cafes.

Gadong is another popular mall near the city center. This one is striking with a variety of shops and beautiful design. A large supermarket on the ground floor would be of great interest to those looking for popular local spices and sauces, fresh and dried fruits, as well as original sweets. On the same floor, you will find a huge selection of souvenir shops selling charming regional-style crafts. Pay special attention to beautiful ceramic elephant figurines and colorful Chinese lanterns. Ladies will appreciate the variety of inexpensive jewelry and organic cosmetics sections. The center features clothing stores of various styles, including kid-friendly ones. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Of equal tourist interest is Times Square Shopping Center, which can be a great option for families with children. Here they sell lots of Chinese-made goods. Most of the center’s shops offer their customers really attractive prices. Active tourists will likely be interested in sportswear and footwear stores, as well as sections for backpacks and travel bags. You will definitely like shopping here if you are fond of oriental-style souvenirs. On the ground floor of the shopping center, you’ll find a huge food court area with many restaurants and pastry shops.

Tamu-Tutong-Kampong-Serambagan Market is considered one of the major attractions of the capital and is located not far from its center. At this market, you can buy the most popular local products. Most of its area is occupied by counters with fresh vegetables and fruits. Many tourists come here to appreciate the variety of exotic fruits, while others are attracted by colorful handicraft stalls. You will have the opportunity to buy popular local spices, dried fish, and other gastronomic souvenirs that are not expensive at all here.

Next Sunday you can go to the Jalan Padang district where a grandiose market opens once a week. It is located on the very bank of the river and many tourists visit this market as a local attraction. Here you can enjoy the full variety of common regional products, as well as buy practical souvenirs made by local artisans.

A very attractive place to buy souvenirs is Kianggeh Market. A large part of the goods presented here are aimed at local customers, but it also has pretty attractive sections for tourists. Pay attention to popular spices and dried seafood sections. By the way, sweets attract many travelers too. Popular souvenirs among tourists are sets of dried fruits and nuts. Many types of local cookies and other sweets perfectly tolerate transportation too. At non-grocery sections, you can pick some interesting home accessories, jewelry, and beach accessories.

Of course, the most interesting shops are to be found in the center of the capital. A beautiful modern building houses Euro Classic Collection selling chic home goods from world-renowned global brands. Particular attention should be paid to ceramic tableware and accessories. You can even buy designer furniture in this store. Customers are always offered a broad selection of home decorations made of wood. You can also choose some contemporary artworks and clocks of various shapes and sizes. Ladies often come here for inexpensive scented sachets and candles. There is also a huge section for designer photo frames. One hour is hardly enough to explore all the sections in this store.