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The Grand Bazaar is an old historical bazaar in Tehran, Iran. It is split into several corridors over 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) in length, each specializing in different types of goods, and has several entrances, with Sabze-Meydan being the main entrance. In addition to shops, the Grand Bazaar contains mosques, guest houses, and banks. It has access to the rapid transit system of Tehran Metro through the stations of Khayam and Khordad 15th. Read more...
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Bazaar of Kashan is an old bazaar in the center of the city of Kashan, Iran. It is thought to have been built in the Seljuk era with renovations during the Safavid period. The bazaar has a famous architecture, especially at its Timche-ye Amin od-Dowleh section, where a grand light well was built in the 19th century. The bazaar is still in use and is a few miles in total length. In Read more...
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Fishing is deeply rooted in local culture, and a visit to the bustling Ajman Fish Market offers a tasty insight into everyday Emirati life. With a huge array of fresh fish and seafood for sale, Ajman’s bustling Fish Market is popular with visitors and locals alike. Haggling with the friendly fishmongers is expected, and you can get your fish filleted, Read more...
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City Centre Ajman, conveniently located on Al Itihad Street, is the largest shopping and entertainment destination in the emirate with 34,000sqm of retail space. The mall is home to more than 79 international and local brands including Ajman’s largest Carrefour hypermarket, a 9-screen VOX Cinemas and a Magic Planet as well as 18 multi-cuisine dining outlets to complement the Read more...
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Gold has been traded throughout Arabia since medieval times, and you can hone your haggling skills in the glittering Gold Souq located in the heart of the city. A stone’s throw from the Traditional Souq, the modern Gold Souq is found on Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Street in the Nakheel neighbourhood, a busy commercial centre known for Read more...
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City Centre Bahrainis a shopping mall in Manama, Bahrain.The shopping centre opened in 2008 to be the largest in Bahrain.It claims 340 retail outlets, including the first Carrefour Hypermarket in Bahrain, and 60 dining outlets. It is owned and run by Majid Al Futtaim Properties, which owns several shopping malls across the Middle East. Read more...
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This collection forms the spinal column (foundation) of the old city of Yazd. Architecturally Qeisariyeh, located between Khan square and Khan school has more space order than other bazaars. It is protected by two wooden doors (gates) which have high artistic value. The oldest section of this bazaar is called Hadji Qanbar bazaar that was in the 9th century AH. Read more...
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Built in the 1840s in glorious early-Victorian style (and renovated in 1999), this national landmark, which is also Victoria’s main market, is the place to buy the freshest fruit and fish and the most pungent spices. The market is a colorful place to browse for souvenirs and is particularly lively on Saturday mornings (closed Sundays). Read more...
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Bac Ha Market is held every Sunday and is the biggest minority peoples market in Northwest Vietnam. Alive with the bright colours and extravagant costumes of the local people, here you will meet Flower Hmong (Red Hmong), Black Dao, Tay, Nung, La Chi, Phu La and other minority groups who come from far and wide to buy and sell a Read more...
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The Chatuchak Weekend Market, on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok, is the largest market in Thailand. Also known as JJ Market, it has more than 15,000 stalls, divided into 27 sections. Chatuchak Market sells many different kinds of goods, including plants, antiques, consumer electronics, cosmetics, pets, food and drinks, fresh and dry food, ceramics, furniture and home accessories, clothing, and books. It is the world’s largest and most diverse weekend market, with over 200,000 – 300,000 visitors on a Read more...
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Chiang Mai Night Bazaar or just Night Bazaar is directly east of the city moat, between it and the Ping River, on Chang Khlan Road, between Tha Phae and Sridonchai Roads. It is known for its handicrafts and portrait paintings. There are also jewelry, toys, clothing, and high tech items such as CDs and DVDs. The market is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Chiang Mai. At first, the market Read more...
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While some of the most famous floating markets are located outside of Bangkok, like Damnoen Saduak and Amphawa, there are others that are well worth visiting right within the city. For the atmosphere, natural beauty, and most importantly for the food, Khlong Lat Mayom, a floating market located on the outskirts of central Bangkok, is one of my favorite floating markets in Bangkok. Read more...
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