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BuyJumeirahDubaiThe Dubai Mall
The largest mall in the world, it opened in 2008. It has over 1,200 shops of brand names from all over the world. It contains an indoor ice rink and indoor aquarium. It is right next door to the Burj Khalifah, and the visitors' entrance to the Burj Khalifa is located at the lower ground floor of the Mall. It houses the Dubai Aquarium (which you can dive tours in) and 1,200 shops for everything. The food court on the lower floor is spectacular in its variety. It's a good place to watch the water games of the Dubai fountain, which plays at night. It is breathtaking, so take time and pick your points of interest.
Open now · closes midnight tomorrowWi-Fi · Wheelchair accessible
BuyMarketHistorical PeninsulaIstanbulEgyptian Bazaar
Mısır Çarşısı
Smaller than Grand Bazaar, it specialises in herbs and spices. Very touristy, but prices (even after haggling) are twice those in the rest of the city.
Closed · opens 8 am tomorrowWheelchair accessible
BuyMarketCity of LondonLondonLeadenhall Market
Worth visiting for its architecture and old-fashioned cobbled streets. It was used as a location in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Closed · opens 10 am MondayLimited wheelchair access · Heritage listed · Built 1881
BuyBookshop5th arrondissementParisShakespeare and Co.
Probably one of the most eccentric bookstores you will ever visit, this must-see was established in 1951 by George Whitman. Three rambling floors literally crammed with books, both new and (mainly) second-hand. The bedding shoved amid the shelves is for the (largely American) expats (called tumbleweeds) who doss down here at night. It is the sister store to City Lights in San Francisco.
Daily 12ː00-24ː00Cash only · Wheelchair accessible
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BuyMarketSouth BankLondonBorough Market
One of London's favourite wholesale working food markets, on Fridays and Saturdays offering a general retail market with specialties sold directly from the producers, organic products, delicatessen, cheese, wines, fish and imported continental fare. Around the market are other excellent food shops, for a total food experience! Pick up some food and enjoy it under Southwark Cathedral. For market shopping, go in the morning, or after 2PM, since it gets very crowded at lunchtime.
Closed · opens 8 am tomorrowWheelchair accessible
BuyMayfair-MaryleboneLondonBurlington Arcade
Regency-era shopping arcade home to luxury fashion and jewellery boutiques.
Open now · closes 7 pmBuilt 1819
BuyDeliMariahilfViennaNaschmarkt
This is the largest of Vienna's 22 market places and provides a unique blend of typical Vienna costumely and oriental flair. Stroll through the market and be part of the amazing ambiance. If you like to cook, you will find all the spices you could possibly want at the Naschmarkt; on offer are regional and exotic fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, baked goods, and seafoods, as well as many small restaurants serving Viennese as well as international dishes. The side of the Secession tends to be more touristy and thus more expensive than the side of the Kettenbrueckengasse.
Shopping: 06:00-19:30, Sat 06:00-18:00; food stalls: Mon-Sat 06:00-23:00Limited wheelchair access · Heritage listed
BuyMarketCentrsRigaRiga Central Market
Centrāltirgus
Noticeable for its huge hangars, built from parts of actual Zeppelin hangars bought for the market in 1920. The market has also a large open-air area. It deals mostly in fresh food and is a good place for fresh local fruit and vegetables, like mushrooms, berries and tomatoes – especially during summer and fall. The market is quite non-touristy but very good for souvenirs. There are lots of small cafes scattered around the markets that serve up cheap local eats. Cheap clothing and accessories can be found as well. It is especially beloved by Scandinavian tourists coming via ferry for its cheap cigarettes.
Different hours for different parts, see website for info
BuyMarketSarajevoGazi-Husrev Beg's Bezistan
A covered market for haberdashery and craftsmanship, built during the Ottoman Empire period, with a design based on the design of the mosques. The bedesten serves as the central building in the historic commercial part of the city, and has its origins in the Greco-Roman basilica or kaiserion which served a similar purpose. During Ottoman times, the bedesten was of such economic importance that cities were classified under two categories: those with a bedesten, and those without. These days the focus is on low-end tourist tat and knock-off watches and handbags.
Open now · closes 8 pmLimited wheelchair access
BuyHistorical PeninsulaIstanbulGrand Bazaar
Kapalı Çarşı
Vast historic covered bazaar with over 4400 shops. These are organized around their wares, so the silver jewellers are clustered together, shoe shops are together in another alley, and so on. Prices are double those elsewhere and locals don't shop here, but it's an atmospheric place with a vast selection, and some of the antique dealers have genuinely rare stock.
Closed · opens 9 am tomorrowLimited wheelchair access · Heritage listed
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BuyFerencvárosBudapestGreat Market Hall
Nagy Vásárcsarnok
A grand old three-level market hall, with a modern supermarket in the basement, small stalls selling mostly gourmet food items on the ground floor (more paprika and goose liver than you can shake a stick at) and handicrafts on the second floor. It is very touristy these days but still worth a visit. Bargaining and comparison-shopping are recommended. The Langos stand is a tourist scam, serving up a deep-fried snack called "lángos". Base prices are listed prominently, but the server will pile on additional condiments and it is not made clear that these cost extortionately extra. Before you know it, you will end up with a US$30 or $40 pancake, charged in Hungarian forint.
Closed · opens 6 am tomorrowWheelchair accessible · Built 1897
BuyPublic marketDohaSouq Waqif
Also referred to as the Old Souq, this is the best place to pick up souvenirs and rub shoulder with locals. There are good restaurants and sheesha cafes here. There are also falcon shops, and some dealers will allow you to handle and photograph them. Also worth visiting are the horse stables (near the falcon shops) and the camels (near Al Koot Fort).
Open now · closes 10 pm
BuyBookshopBloomsburyLondonGay's the Word
The leading gay-related bookshop in Britain. It has been around since 1979, during which time it has been closely linked with LGBT rights and other activism, including the 'Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners' campaign in the 1980s. Visitors will find fiction books and a large academic stock.
Open now · closes 6:30 pm
BuyMarketYerevanVernissage
A walk through the weekend Vernissage open air market through the park between Aram and Buzand Streets is a must. From rugs, souvenirs, instruments and paintings, to pets and chemistry supplies, this outdoor market seemingly has everything.
Sat SunWheelchair accessible
BuyBookshopPioneer Square-International DistrictSeattleKinokuniya
A branch of the international Japanese bookstore, crammed full of books from and about Japan as well as other merchandise. Stationery, plushies, K-pop CDs, and calligraphy supplies are just a few of the things you can find in the jam-packed aisles here.
Open now · closes 9 pm
BuyMarketCBDMelbourneQueen Victoria Market
The largest open air market in the Southern Hemisphere, officially opened in 1878. The market has a mixture of outdoor stalls and indoor halls, selling food, clothes and crafts.
Closed · opens 6 amWi-Fi
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BuyAntiquesLa Latina-AustriasMadridEl Rastro
C/ Ribera de Curtidores, s/n
Madrid's largest flea market, featuring rows upon rows of private vendors selling a variety of homemade goods, and a plethora of live entertainment. Many - but by no means all - stores along the side streets also open Sunday morning and some of the stores offer truly bizarre stuff, mostly in the realm of "antiques", used or second hand stuff of various kinds. The Rastro is notorious for having an abundance of pickpockets, so watch your handbag closely and do not bring along valuables.
Sun mornings
BuyCraft shopDowntownSeattlePike Place Market
Pike Place Market is a public market in Seattle, Washington, United States. It opened on August 17, 1907, and is one of the older continuously operated public farmers' markets in the United States. Overlooking the Elliott Bay waterfront on Puget Sound, it serves as a place of business for many small farmers, craftspeople and merchants.
Building open 9AM-7PM daily. Produce stands and fish markets from 7AM-4PM, Crafts market from 11AM-4PM. Restaurants and other merchants varyLimited wheelchair access
BuyMarketSarajevoMarkale Market
Gradska Tržnica
Market hall opened in 1895 and home to local meat, cheese and vegetable merchants: walnuts are a speciality. The market was bombed with great loss of life in February 1994 and again in August 1995. The first attack was a single mortar, and responsibility was disputed. The second was five rounds undeniably from Bosnian-Serb positions, and precipitated NATO military intervention in the conflict.
07:00–17:00Limited wheelchair access
BuyKraainemCarrefour
French hypermarkt chain, and largest store in Kraainem with a variety of food and drinks, including prepared meals to go. They also carry other items that may come in handy: prepaid SIM cards, post cards and stamps, and in the summer season a range of camping items such as tents and backpacks.
Open now · closes 9 pm
Buy1st arrondissementParisForum les Halles
In the late 1960s what was Paris's primary farmers' market moved out to the suburbs to be replaced by a park above ground, and a sprawling underground shopping centre below. The interior design is strikingly period (think Logan's Run). The place is showing its age now, but still draws nearly a half-million Parisians per day, mostly teenagers. There's a movie theatre and a media library too. Les Halles underwent extensive refurbishment in 2016.
Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow
BuyCentro StoricoMilanGalleria Vittorio Emanuele
The mother of all shopping malls: upscale shops in a splendid 19th century palace of a mall, with a stunning mosaic floor, and wonderful glass roof and cupola. Contains boutiques such as Louis Vuitton and Prada, a McDonald's fast-food restaurant, a silverware store called Bernasconi, and eating places such as the Zucca in Galleria, Biffi or a Gucci cafe (and loads more, notably art galleries, fashion boutiques, bookstores and restaurants). At Christmas time, it becomes an enchanting place, with beautiful lights and glitzy decorations. For real Milanese cheap food, go to Luini for a Panzerotti on nearby Via San Radegonda.
Wheelchair accessible
Buy1st arrondissementParisPlace Vendôme
High-end jewelry and watch boutiques on the place created by Napoleon I.
Wheelchair accessible
BuyArt shopBinnenstadAmsterdamSpui
Every Friday and Sunday a market is held on the Spui. Friday has books on sale, while Sundays are all about art and antiques.
Closed · opens 10 am 23 OctWheelchair accessible
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BuyLa Latina-AustriasMadridMercado de San Miguel
Market of San Miguel
Near Plaza Mayor is this indoor market, identifiable by its ornate iron posts. Built in 1913, it's full of a wide range of high quality food. Even if you're not buying anything, it's worth entering for the sights and smells of dried ham, fine wine, freshly baked goods and other treats from the vendors inside. Sets the ambience of a traditional market, with the advantages of the new times. It has an iron and glass structure from the 20th century. This is also a good place for tapas and drinks.
Open now · closes 2 am tomorrowWheelchair accessible
BuyJumeirahDubaiMall of the Emirates
It was largest shopping mall outside of North America until the Dubai Mall opened in 2008. Over 200 shops, cinemas, plus the Ski Centre. Has many international high street chains as well as luxury brand stores, including Harvey Nichols. Many restaurants and cafés, though cafés tend to be much more crowded than at other malls. It's attached to a Kempinski hotel, which has restaurants licensed to serve alcohol that are accessible from the mall. Very large Carrefour hypermarket attached, next to the Kempinski Hotel. Arabian/Middle Eastern souvenir shops upstairs. It's known for Ski Dubai and it other spectacular attractions. There are all High Street shops around and is very popular with families.
Outside Ramadan: Sun–Wed 10:00–22:00, Thu–Sat 10:00–00:00; Ramadan: daily 10:00-01:00
BuyCentroMexico CitySanborns
Casa de los Azulejos
This department store and restaurant is housed in the former residency of the Counts of the Valley of Orizaba. Revolutionist Emiliano Zapata had breakfast here during his entrance to Mexico City in September 1916. This was the first store of the Mexican Sanborns chain, founded by the Sanborn brothers, American immigrants in Mexico City and later sold to Walgreens in 1946 and then to Grupo Carso in 1985. There are more than 100 Sanborns stores in the country today.
Daily
BuySweet shopYorkShambles
A medieval shopping street with overhanging timber-framed buildings, which was once a street of butchers. This is easily the most touristy street in York and is mostly devoted to eateries and gift shops. The most notable of the latter are a loose-leaf tea emporium, a popular artisan bakery, a sweet little chinaware shop and a crowded store dedicated to selling Harry Potter memorabilia.
Limited wheelchair access
BuyMayfair-MaryleboneLondonBurberry
Visit the flagship store on Bond St to examine the famous check.
BuyMarketKruununhaka and KatajanokkaHelsinkiMarket Square
Kauppatori
At the end of Esplanadi facing the sea, this open-air market sells fresh fish and produce from all over Finland. Open year round. It's busiest in summer, although the Christmas Market in December is also worth a look. One section of the market is devoted to souvenirs, but best buys here are the fresh berries and other produce. In summer, try the sweet green peas (herne). Pop open the pod and eat as is.
Closed · opens 6:30 am tomorrowLimited wheelchair access