Doha
This small, ramshackle traditional market offers a curious mishmash of everyday items at cheap prices. Buy Saudi dates and hand-woven baskets, Omani dried…
Must-see shopping in Middle East
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…
Oman
Run by Bedouin owners, this tiny shop sells two-person tents and other basic camping supplies, including blankets, torches and firewood. It's opposite a…
Abu Dhabi
This mall is always busy due to the mammoth Lulu Hypermarket on site which stocks plenty of international food brands. Otherwise, the shopping selection…
Downtown Dubai
Marvel or DC Comics devotees can channel their inner superhero at this fun store while posing with the Hulk or stocking up on a Superman T-shirt or a…
Beirut
This sizeable complex sits up the hill from central Ashrafieh and has a wide range of Lebanese and international shops as well as a department store and…
Mashhad
The Friday book market on the south side of Modarres St is good for English-language magazines, including the Economist and National Geographic.
Al Wusta
This supermarket stocks the basics required for camping in the desert or supplies for the journey ahead. It keeps long hours.
Beirut
Lebanon's largest shopping mall has some 150 shops, a big cinema complex and a range of family-friendly eateries.
Kuwait
This shopping centre (with a grocery store) is handy for those needing supplies on the way to Mutla Ridge.
Akko
Deep within the souq, this tourist-friendly shop ships herbs, spices and coffee worldwide.
