Must-see shopping in Israel

  • Elbabour Galilee Mill

    Nazareth

    The other-worldly aroma inside this spice emporium, run by the same family for four generations, has to be inhaled to be believed. Shelves, sacks, bins…

  • Nahalat Binyamin Crafts Market

    Tel Aviv

    Open on Tuesdays and Fridays, this is the city's premier arts and crafts market. Expect a plethora of stalls selling paintings, ornaments and other…

  • Sarona

    Tel Aviv

    The city's most refined market, swanky Sarona includes two main areas – an outdoor shopping mall and an indoor food market. The outdoor area has offices,…

  • Mango Tree

    Tel Aviv

    This lively, open-air jewellery atelier specialises in create-your-own pieces – most of which are crafted on the spot – plus ready-to-wear selections. The…

  • Flea Market

    Haifa

    Amble past leather bags and picture frames, rifle through boxes of weathered postcards and sort treasure from trash at this flea market, 700m southeast of…

  • Naot Farm

    The Negev

    Has 50 goats, a dairy (visitors are free to walk around; milking is at 6am and 3pm) and a shop selling homemade goat labneh (thick yoghurt), dulce de…

  • Asufa

    Tel Aviv

    This curated Israeli design shop is a visual break from the eclectic clutter of household objects that characterises Jaffa’s flea market. Specialised…

  • Sipur Pashut

    Tel Aviv

    Bookshops don't get much cuter than this. Sipur Pashut (meaning 'simple story') is a tiny shop filled from floor to ceiling with quality Hebrew and…

  • Chomer Tov

    Tel Aviv

    A cooperative of 15 ceramic artists, Chomer Tov (meaning 'good material') is both a small gallery and a shop. A dynamic space, it features both functional…

  • Saga

    Tel Aviv

    This art and design shop features a cleanly curated selection of modern wares, from prints and knick-knacks to jewellery and furniture – all crafted by…

  • Old Port Farmers Market

    Tel Aviv

    Delicious farmers market set in a restored hangar on the Old Port of Tel Aviv; it sometimes spills out into stands at the entrance. Like all popular…

  • Contour

    Tel Aviv

    Contour was founded by two award-winning Israeli designers, Lior Shulak-Hai and Galit Barak, in 2015. Located near Nahalat Binyamin Crafts Market, Contour…

  • Cactus Gallery

    Nazareth

    The shop above Nazareth’s sensational Roman-era ancient bathhouse sells creative modern jewellery and gorgeous Palestinian embroidery, made from old…

  • Mall HaYam

    Eilat

    Right on the seafront, this hugely popular mall is where locals and tourists go to buy up big in high-street stores including Zara, Mango and the local…

  • Bauhaus Centre

    Tel Aviv

    This design store sells architecture-related books and city plans, including a 1:6000 preservation map and guide to Tel Aviv-Jaffa. It has two Bauhaus…

  • Gan Ha'ir Mall

    Tel Aviv

    In a central location just north of Rabin Sq, this small mall has some international brand-name boutiques and an organic market. On Fridays it has cooked…

  • Orit Ivshin

    Tel Aviv

    Jeweller Orit Ivshin makes delicate handmade pieces in 18-carat gold at her Neve Tzedek atelier, many of which she encrusts with diamonds. Gorgeous.

  • Dizengoff Centre

    Tel Aviv

    Israel’s first mall, the Dizengoff Centre is filled with cafes, fast-food joints and major retail chains like Zara, Mango and Adidas. The most walkable…

  • 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 …

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.

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