Shops and markets in Egypt

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Shops and markets of Cairo
Cairo - big noisy, dusty metropolis. Some believe that the time spent in it is better to devote visiting historical landmarks. Those who like bazaars, for whom the ritual is a great adventure of trade and entertainment will enjoy shopping.

It seems that in the capital Cairo, as well as throughout Egypt, it makes sense to buy local souvenirs, works of folk artists and inexpensive light objects summer wardrobe of cotton. Branded items are found, but the feeling that before you fake is not leaving.
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Market Khan al Khalili is one of the oldest bazaars. He began working with the IV century. All oriental flavor it is inherent, so you should not give your head go round from the hustle, bustle, labyrinth streets, noise and incense. Trade - trade, and your belongings should look into my eyes and keep their stranglehold. Spices, carpets, paintings on papyrus, jewelry, clothing made of cotton and silk - the innumerable varieties of goods offer vendors. Particularly interesting in this market buying glassware Musk and copper, brass authentic souvenirs, as well as cosmetics and handmade jewelry. You can see firsthand how it is made in small workshops.
Next to the market is a shop silverware and jewelry Mohamed Amin. This shop for over a century. Products in it have an original, combine vintage elements and new trends.
In the city center, you can wander through the streets of Qasr el-Nil and Talat Harb. These are typical shopping street with lots of shops and stores in sarafan, t-shirts and other garments made of cotton, lightweight sandals, books, rugs, Egyptian music in various media, jewelery and trinkets.
Khaled Sarwat - this street for those who want to buy or see the exclusive Egyptian jewelry.
Book Bazaar Ezbakeya will be opening for booksellers. It is possible to find old books and a collection of Egyptian magazines over the past hundred years.
There are in Cairo and modern shopping malls. One of the biggest - «Mall of Arabia Cairo». Free parking, a cinema and restaurants, branded items - all present.

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Shopping malls in Sharm El Sheikh
Egyptian holiday destinations Sharm el-Sheikh is the most popular. This is explained by the favorable geographical location of the resort, and relatively good service. Anyway, in Egypt, a higher level of service than in Sharm el-Sheikh is not found. This fact is true for trade. However, the prices of entertainment and content stores significantly above the rest of the resort oasis, branded stuff is almost there.
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In the area of mass location of the hotel is highlighted Naama Bay shopping street, which is called the "Promenade". It is difficult to say whether this word is its official name, but the phrase "Naama Bay Promenade" all hotel employees understand. Most hotels there free buses. Needless to say, this is the main area for shopping and evening walks, gatherings in restaurants or "hang" in the clubs. In the same area is the area of Soho with lots of shops and cafes, "singing" fountain illuminated. There her theater and an ice rink. Heat of the day drives people in air-conditioned rooms, and at dusk Promenade and Soho area come alive.
Shopping center «Panorama Star» - one of the most popular among tourists. Here you can buy everything you need for a relaxing break - Swimwear, summer shoes and clothing, jewelry, sports clothing, masks, fins. Without souvenirs to tourists not do - in «Panorama Star» worthy choice.
«Clubbers» - club clothes shop. Collection «Clubbers» selected fashion boutiques in Amsterdam and is perfectly suited for the dance floor.
Languishing from the sun vacationers sometimes attend unusual desires and questions. Yes, buy a fur coat in Sharm el-Sheikh is possible. Boutique quality service «Danyel Leather and Fur» warm "freezing" visitors. It contains the well-known Turkish company. Which is nice, they even organized on request free shuttle service.
«Naama Center» - mall wide variety of souvenirs. Despite the apparent "civility" bargaining it is mandatory, otherwise there is a risk of overpaying several times.
In Hadaba opened a new shopping center, featuring a high quality of products offered «IL Mercato». Sell clothes, shoes, jewelry, home furnishings, souvenirs. Service and rest in the center at the European level, the prices are high.
The market in the old town - here you should look for local color, inexpensive souvenirs and beautiful fruit. However, the "color" may warp. Sanitation in the market, to put it mildly, not ideal. Malomalski interest in the product results in the seller's excitement, and he begins to strenuously trying to sell trinkets, missing hands and runs up to the buyer to the gate of the market.

alcohol

They can only be purchased at several points. First of all, it's shops Duty Free. There are only four in the city: at the airport, two shops in the tourist area of Naama Bay and shop in the market of the Old Town. Point at the airport is the most expensive, but the number of liters of alcohol in it are allowed to buy more. Another feature of the resort - use Duty Free is only possible during the day on arrival at rest and with obligatory presentation of a passport. There are other wine shops, but they are few, the VAT on purchases they will not be returned.

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Shopping centers and markets Alexandria


Alexandria - Egyptian city, located at the confluence of the Nile into the Mediterranean Sea. City-forming areas of the economy - the port and its associated trade, as well as banking, industrial sector. Tourism makes a considerable contribution to the budget of all levels of the country. Alexandria - the second largest resort in Egypt. Vacationers vote money for the excellent hotels, sandy beaches sometimes withering under the sun, historical sights the time of Alexander the Great. With regard to profit from shopping, then this is where the direction of Alexandria to develop. The main product that bring tourists from the trip - souvenirs.
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Ramleh - an area where vacationers flock who want to spend their money for the benefit of the economic prosperity of the city and at the same time enjoy the East Bay waterfront. Quay is named Cornish. To adjoin bustling shopping Tahrir Square, Arabi and Saad Zaghloul. Saad Zaghloul is considered an area of high fashion. It concentrated the most expensive brands boutiques. In the area of Ramleh is the most famous shopping center of Alexandria - Downtown. His second title Wust al-Balad.
Locals prefer shopping center Green Plaza. It is interesting location of the store in the open air. Entertainment for the billiards and bowling lanes distinguish this from other mall.
Alexandria City Centre exceeds the size of Downtown, is conveniently located near the city center. Lovers to rest in the shopping malls to attract as San Stefano Grand Plaza Mall, Vataneya Grand Mall, Plaza Mall Maamura and another with five centers.
International Language Bookstore - bookstore with an extensive literature in the English language. The locals here do not go. So book gourmets can choose a literature soul in peace and quiet.
In the area near Attarine amphitheater of the Roman Empire is the Arab market Souk El Attarine. This should go on the hunt for ancient bagatelles. But if you're lucky and pile of clothes, jewelery, papyrus, cats of various materials to be found something of value, it is necessary to take care for permission to transfer historical relics. Bazaar itself does not disappoint in the perception of traditional oriental market - intertwining narrow streets, distinctive flavor in the air, shops, bursting of water pipes, jewelry of gold and silver, costumes for belly dance, Muslim clothing.

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Shops and markets in Hurghada


Egypt attracts tourists ancient monuments and the sea. Shopping here is not pampered travelers delights or extremely profitable prices. Stores with brands and fixed prices there is almost there. Small shops, street stalls and tables with souvenirs, things made of cotton, beach accessories and clothing - the bulk of "boutique" looks that way. Merchants wring initially inflated prices many times. But the friendliness, courtesy and ability to quickly return to bargain the price with dizzying heights on the ground. Another secret - the less interest you have shown in the product, the lower the price will be. Maybe better sluggish bargain, smile and walk away, then you will run over and throw another, and you do me a favor and buy your favorite gizmos.
Popular shopping areas in Hurghada

Sheraton - colorful oriental shopping street with lots of shops. Shops open late in the afternoon and work until late at night. The best solution - to be on the street after dinner at the hotel. Known local shop - "Karkusha." He sells things of good quality cotton bed linen, towels, bathrobes, unpretentious clothes. This is one of the few shops in Hurghada with fixed prices. Bargain makes sense only if your purchase is large enough. Inside the hotel Le Pacha Resort is a boutique denim clothes Levi's. You can bargain here, if you take a few things. Opposite the hotel is a large leather goods shop Pharaoh. It is possible to choose handbags, belts, jackets, leather shoes, purses. All this is of decent quality, unlike many others goods stores.
Hurghada Marina Boulevard - it is an area primarily for the fashionable shopping and wealthy tourists. Stalls with a simple commodity also available, respectable people sometimes also buy souvenirs made of shells or beach towels. There are shops vsemirono famous brands, art galleries, luxury cafes and clubs with European management. There are no touts and merchants traveling behind by tourists asking to buy this or that trifle. But this is the place for beach parties with dancing to the latest music or chat over a hookah, or a cup of coffee. Also on the waterfront animators entertain guests with all sorts of shows - whether it's dancing with fire or incendiary beauties presentation. The children are playing pirates, clowns, magicians. Love karaoke - please, Thai or other exotic cuisine - everything is there to maintain the strength and mood while shopping. Quay is a short walk from the Sheraton.
El Dahar - the old district of Hurghada. Special beauty it is no different, enjoys notoriety - rumors about the danger for blondes in short skirts. All this is fiction, but the girls dress better modest scarf on his head from the sun tie. It's a matter of respect for local residents. It seems that this area - one big bazaar. Souvenirs here at affordable prices, fruits and vegetables and oriental sweets are also very cheap. But we must be prepared to excessive molestation sellers. They can run up to you after offering goods, grab hands in an attempt to attract attention.