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Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa (Amharic: አዲስ አበባ) is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. With an estimated population of more than 6 million in 2026, it is growing very rapidly like many African cities. The city is an important center of diplomacy, and despite being a relatively young city, Addis is a good introduction to Ethiopia and its culture.

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    Bambis department store

    Bambis Super, Lewis retails

    Expensive euro-style supermarket located in Kazanchis, near the Radisson, Hilton, and Sheraton hotels. Features an extensive selection of imported products, and high quality fresh/frozen meats, including pork.

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    Dembel City Center

    Build around 2000, the mall clam 105 stores and a total surface of, with numerous jewellery.

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    Edna Mall (closed for refurbishment)

    Contains a large book store, and Ethiopia's only 3D multiplex cinema "Matti Multiplex" (three screens), which plays both Amharic and English-language films. Western films typically are shown within a week to a month of their U.S. release, though occasionally they may operate on European release schedules. The centre of the mall features an arcade zone and an indoor amusement park with carousel, pinballs, bull-riding, climbing tubes, 3D cinema, and bumper cars; it's a fun place for small children, but really crowded on the weekends and holidays. Include several restaurants. Also located nearby are several dance clubs. As of February 2026 the inside is closed for refurbishment but a few outdoor dining establishments are open.

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    Fantu Supermarket

    Has relatively cheaper products of the same quality and is located on Bole road and also near the Canadian Embassy in Old Airport.

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    Friendship Hypermarket

    Well-stocked western-style supermarket, and they accept Mastercard and Visa.

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    Laphto Mall

    A multi-purpose mall consisting of a grocery store, numerous places to buy clothes and toys, a liquor store and a mobile phone store. This mall has several levels each with a number of small rooms selling goods. Also has of a large outdoor swimming pool.

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    Makush Gallery and Restaurant

    Art gallery with paintings by current Ethiopian artists. There is a restaurant but the real draw is the collection.

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    Novis Supermarket

    Has a lot of high quality products mostly imported from Italy or Dubai.

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    Shiromeda Market

    If the madness of Mercato isn't for you, Chiromeda is a pleasant alternative. Haggling and bargaining is still the status quo, but you could walk away with a traditional dress from as cheap as 100 birr.

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    St George gallery

    very classy(and expensive) collection of textiles, jewellery, ceramics and paintings

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    The mercato

    (Italian for market, as the main covered market still in use dates from the colonial administration of the late 1930s) is the largest outdoor market in the world, and you can get anything from tourist goods (t-shirts, wood crafts, etc.) to fabric to metal goods there. Haggling and bargaining are standard procedure, and foreigners (especially those of European ancestry) should expect to be charged higher prices. To ensure a positive experience, maintain a sense of humour, don't be afraid to negotiate aggressively, and above all don't let yourself be bullied by the many "brokers" who frequent the market, and will try to steer you towards certain stores in exchange for a kick-back from the merchant. You will be able to negotiate lower prices if you can avoid brokers, and especially if you have a local friend or guide to buy things on your behalf.

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