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

Museum One of the most popular shopping places in Damascus is Al-Hamidiyah market. It is a large covered gallery, located on a beautiful historic street. Here, you can purchase a lot of unique things. They sell rare spices, handicrafts, chic jewelry from local craftsmen, damask steel blades, as well as beautiful clothes and shoes in national style. Ladies are always interested in choosing olive oil-based cosmetics. In the marketplace, there are several wonderful cafes and restaurants, where you can try and buy popular national treats.
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Bizuria market may prove to be a great place for gastronomic shopping. Local people prefer to make purchases there because the prices are always attractive. Experienced cooks say that this market offers the best spices in the city. You can choose national sweets and other delicious gifts for your loved ones, as well. There is also a wide choice of souvenir products.Budget travellers will choose traditional magnets and inexpensive hand-made wood carvings. More exclusive handicrafts are also found here.
There are many historical shoe stores in Damascus. Typically, they're combined with workshops. One of the best in the city is Semerdgian store, where they sell men's and women's footwear. All models are of the highest quality. Luxurious leather shoes can be bought at a price of $ 50, and for those who want to save money there are no less qualitative and beautiful models of artificial leather. Throughout the year, they have a flexible discount system. You can get a discount when buying several models of shoes. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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You can proceed with shopping at Takiyya Suleimaniah marketplace. This market occupies a complex of fine historical buildings. In the courtyard is a beautiful ancient fountain. The main feature of this market is a variety of jewelry. They sell really beautiful articles made of gold and silver at the most attractive prices in Damascus. Gorgeous headscarves and shawls are available, as well. Collectors of antiquities love this place for the abundance of interesting old things on the shelves. You'll also find wonderful art galleries where paintings and sculptures of local masters are sold.
Roman Arch Lovers of antiquities will be interested in strolling along the streets of Saroujah district with its numerous antique stores and pawnshops. One can find real rarities there. Vintage jewelry, knives and blades from famous masters of Damascus, as well as antique dishes and works of art are especially popular. In this area, which is known to only a few tourists, there are many attractive restaurants.
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There are several traditional shopping centers in Damascus in European style. Qassion Mall is a very attractive one. It includes clothing and footwear stores, jewelry salons and some gastronomic pavilions, where they sell confectionery and other popular products. Here, is a large entertainment area with board games and excellent restaurants and cafes.
Azem Palace Damasquino Mall is another modern and beautiful trading center. It's a nice place for walking in search of new clothes, cosmetics and perfumery. On the first floor, is a small food court where you can enjoy your favorite dishes and smoke a hookah.
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One of the most interesting shopping centers for a family visit is Massa Plaza. It is full of pavilions that sell children's clothes, shoes, and toys. Interesting attractions are located everywhere for children. After shopping you can relax in a cozy restaurant. This complex is very colorful and noisy. Mothers with children are its main visitors.
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Shopping advices for the whole region around Damascus

Beirut
Among the variety of jewelry stores, Khodr Jewelry is worth mentioning. It offers not only a huge choice of goods but also affordable prices. Here, you can buy chic earrings, rings and bracelets much cheaper than in many European countries. The quality of jewelry always remains at high level. Selim Mouzannar salon is one more nice place to purchase jewelry. Its range of ... Open »
Acre
There are also several attractive supermarkets in the shop. Tourists who want to save on souvenirs should visit them in the first place. May Market is a popular supermarket that sells not only fresh fruit and vegetables but also excellent quality canned food produced by local manufacturers. Female travelers will be excited to visit a cosmetic section with a choice of items ... Open »
Amman
One of the most beautiful and interesting shopping centers of the city is City Mall. It sells stylish modern clothes at affordable prices, on its first floor one of the largest supermarkets in the city is located. Many tourists appreciate this complex for a plenty of shops with national goods. Still here, is one of the best French cuisine restaurants in the city. Ladies who ... Open »
Netanya
Not far from the central city market, you will find an embankment on which an open market is open several times a week. Besides food products, its counter present is a wide selection of affordable clothes and shoes, bags and children's clothing, as well as other accessories. Here, at the most attractive prices, you can buy colorful clothes and hats. Female customers will ... Open »
Al-Karak
Al-Ahlia shopping mall is an attractive place to buy edible souvenirs. This is one of the largest malls in the city. Check out stalls with olive oil and spices. The supermarket also has a large department with sweets and canned food. Many tourists visit this mall to shop for nuts and dried fruit. If you want to save on restaurants and cafes, do not forget to visit it. An ... Open »
Ayia Napa
Those who expect to bring high-quality branded goods from their vacations should definitely look into the Brandshop store. It presents a wide range of quality clothing for both men and women. Here, you can purchase excellent T-shirts with symbols of Cyprus. Ladies will be able to choose a wonderful dress, whose cost does not exceed 10 euros. Admirers of jewelry should ... Open »
Shopping advices for Damascus. The best spots for buying designer clothes and local delicacies from Syria - shops, galleries, boutiques and outlets. We provide you with the shopping streets map, so you can plan your efficient shopping routes, while hunting for authentic souvenirs, goods, drinks, shoes and clothes in Damascus.
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