Must-see shopping in Israel & the Palestinian Territories

  • Alan Baidun

    Jerusalem

    Dedicated antiques-lovers are often disappointed by their rummaging in the Old City until they reach Alan Baidun's store. All antiques – from Egyptian…

  • Zielinski & Rozen

    Tel Aviv

    Planters filled with jasmine adorn the front of this chic perfumerie, which has the ambience of an old-fashioned apothecary. Bottles of perfume, room…

  • Azrieli Centre

    Tel Aviv

    This shopping mall is home to the usual stores such as Zara, Mango and H&M, but the building itself has become something of a Tel Aviv icon. The Azrieli…

  • Lametayel

    Tel Aviv

    Israel's largest camping and travel equipment shop carries a full range of Lonely Planet guides and is a prime source of information for backpackers. It's…

  • Ramat Aviv Mall

    Tel Aviv

    If you’re looking for something slightly fancier than the malls in central Tel Aviv, this mall, just outside the city centre, is home to a great selection…

  • Turkish Market

    Haifa

    Dock workers from Thessaloniki established this market back in the 1930s, though it eventually dwindled almost to nothing. The last decade of Downtown…

  • Sky Blue Mall

    Ein Bokek

    This Ein Bokek mall, in the middle of the hotel zone, is the best place in Israel to buy Dead Sea beauty products. Shops also sell beach supplies,…

  • Steimatzky

    Tel Aviv

    This branch of the chain bookstore has helpful staff and a decent array of English-language titles and children's books. It's worth a stop for a solid…

  • Sport Al Ein

    Nazareth

    If you'll be camping along the Jesus Trail or on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, this fishing-supplies shop is a good place to buy inexpensive sleeping…

  • Agas & Tamar

    Tel Aviv

    Pass through an old metal door to discover the workshop and retail space of Einat Agassi and Tamar Harel-Klein, who use gold and silver to create …

  • Steimatzky

    Jerusalem

    The German Colony branch of this chain bookstore has a wide range of fiction, non-fiction and travel, including a small selection of books in English.

  • Ronit

    Tel Aviv

    Necklaces featuring leaf and boat motifs are some of the many hand-crafted pieces on offer at Ronit Cohen's atelier. Most are plated with 24-carat gold…

  • Lametayel

    Jerusalem

    Branch of a popular chain selling maps and travel guidebooks (including Lonely Planet), as well as quality camping supplies and outdoor gear for those…

  • Turkish Bazaar

    Akko

    Built in the late 1700s as Akko's municipal market, this bazaar now hosts handicraft and souvenir sellers. Quality is variable but keen shoppers can…

  • Kikar HaMedina

    Tel Aviv

    The circular Kikar HaMedina (which means State Sq) is actually just a large roundabout with grass in the centre, popular with dog walkers. Its perimeter…

  • Rina Zin

    Jerusalem

    Israeli fashion designer Rina Zin uses natural fabrics (linen, cotton, wool) in muted hues to craft her casual yet elegant pieces, which suit women of all…

  • Mike Store

    Jerusalem

    Between the 5th and 6th stations of the Via Dolorosa is this shop selling olive-wood religious carvings, icons, jewellery, Jewish prayer shawls and…

  • Shelly Dahari

    Tel Aviv

    Fashionistas should head to this boutique in Jaffa's flea market to source premium denim, boho baubles and strikingly unique statement jewellery – all…

  • Sea of Herbs

    Jerusalem

    This 200-year-old family business, run by friendly brothers Isaac and Jacob, sells well-priced culinary and medicinal herbs and spices.

  • TLV Mall

    Tel Aviv

    TLV Mall markets itself as an exclusive shopping mall. Located on the corner of Carlebach and HasHmona'im Sts, it has free parking, a country club and a…

  • Kurdi Spice & Coffee

    Akko

    Deep within the souq, this tourist-friendly shop ships herbs, spices and coffee worldwide.