Who does not love spending money on clothes, shoes and accessories ?
We know we do, so here are some of the best destinations to do this:
Shopping in London
The world’s most fashionable destination with inspirational magic that makes you buy things, you never knew existed. London has several shopping areas, all with their own themes. If you are looking for the place to spend money for hours and even days, this is the perfect city for you.
Regent Street
The magnificent shopping street, where you can find items for mid-prices and some of the oldest and most famous city shops, such as “Liberty”, “Hamleys” and “The Apple Store”.
Right next to “Regent Street” is the historic “Jermyn Street” : Home of men’s clothing shops and apart from the typically British style house design, the street is also known for its well-known shirt brands such as “Benson & Clegg” and shoe shops including “John Lobb”.
For reaching the streets easily you can use the nearest metro stations: Piccadilly Circus or Oxford Circus.
Notting Hill
Thanks to the “Notting Hill” movie, the street has become world famous. You can stumble upon vintage clothing shops, rare antiques, organic food. Nearby you can find Westbourne Grove which offers more high-end shopping, with stylish designer shops, boho boutiques, hip cafes and art galleries.
To reach the nearby neighbourhoods you can use the nearest metro stations: : Notting Hill Gate, Ladbroke Grove or Westbourne Park.
Camden
For those who love gothic fashion, punk clothing, tattoos, piercing or just something unusual, “Camden” is the best place that you can visit. To get there you just need to stop at the nearest metro station, which is Camden Town.
Knightsbridge and Brompton Road
Other places that tourists from around the world like to visit are “Knightsbridge “and “Brompton Road” famous for their illustrious shops and department stores. This is the best place to go, if you are looking for prestigious brands. You will also find big-name fashion designers on “Sloane Street”, as well as high street brands such as “Topshop”.
The easiest way to get there is via metro, stopping at Knightsbridge station.
Oxford Street
The heart of London shopping “Oxford Street” has more than 300 shops, designer outlets and landmark stores. Some of the best shopping spots in London can be found here.
For reaching the streets easily you can use the nearest metro stations: Oxford Circus, Bond Street or Tottenham Court Road.
Bond Street and Mayfair
And now we get to London’s most exclusive shopping area, where streets are full of some of the most famous fashion brands, such as “Burberry”, “Louis Vuitton”, “Tiffany & Co” and more, the “Bond Street” and “Mayfair”. If you love window shopping, here is the best place for your therapy.
To get there you can stop at the nearest metro stations: Bond Street or Piccadilly Circus
Dubai
One of the most talked about shopping and travelling places lately has been the lovely Dubai. With more than 100 shopping centers, including the biggest one in the world, and more than 250 gold shops, Dubai takes the second place in our list.
Malls and festivals in Dubai
The Dubai Mall – the most famous shopping place in the city, with more than 1,200 stores and restaurants. This is the place where people can find everything they are looking for.
Everyone loves jewelry, to collect, give away to a loved one or simply enjoy the handcrafting skills of their creator! And if you’re wondering where you can find the most beautiful gold jewelry, there is no doubt that the best place for this is Dubai. From the traditional souks to the glossy luxury stores, the emirate is known for its beautifully crafted gold pieces, with more than 250 gold shops. There are even desserts wrapped in melted gold, but of course prices are slightly higher if you want to experience the pleasure of eating gold.
For those of who looking to spend big, there are two major shopping festivals in the city, which bring tourists from all over the world:
The first one is “Dubai Shopping Festival”, which starts in January and it runs until February with tremendous sales with unusual promotions.
The second biggest one is “Dubai Summer Surprises”, held from June to August. It is similar to the first one, with a lot of activities, famous singers and actors attending and performing.
For tech lovers, Dubai also is a host of technology and gadget promotions. For example “Mall of the Emirates” has one of the largest “Apple” store in the world, occupying a space of 5,000 square meters.
Apart from the malls there are a lot of unique, boutique-style locations focusing on local talent and brands.
Here are the addresses and the opening hours of the malls:
“Dubai Mall”is at Doha Street, right next to Burj Khalifa, from Monday to Wednesday and Saturday to Sunday: 10 am – 10 pm, Thursday-Friday 10 am – 11:30 pm.
“Mall of the Emirates” is at Al Barsha 1 street; from Sunday to Wednesday 10 am – 10 pm, Thursday-Saturday 10 am – 12pm.
Original post by Beyond the Wonders