Tel Aviv is a new resort in Israel. We althy tourists come here to have a good rest on the sea, sunbathe under the southern sun and, of course, leave a fortune in local boutiques and restaurants. Shopping in Tel Aviv has become popular recently, so the prices here are not too high, but not the lowest either. Things to keep in mind when visiting this amazing and modern city?
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Russian tourists are very fond of Israel, so our native speech here is not only understood by the locals, but also fluent in it. This undoubtedly makes the process of shopping in Tel Aviv easy and affordable. But there is another interesting nuance. You will mainly go to shopping centers, since it is in them that all the necessary clothing and footwear stores are located. They are called "canyons" in Israel. This word is worth getting used to, sohow it will be found everywhere.
Shopping in Tel Aviv also involves visiting the main streets with boutiques, but there are very few of them, since all brands are concentrated in giant canyon malls. Well, let's not hesitate and go on a virtual tour of the treasures of this amazing oriental city.
In pursuit of the elite
The most famous brands, boutiques of fabulously expensive clothes, shoes and accessories in Israel are usually combined into giant and very beautiful malls. Shopping in Tel Aviv in a millionaire way is available in the shopping centers "Gan Ha-Ir" and "Ramat Aviv". It all starts with a unique architecture that is filled with luxury in every detail. Fountains, hanging gardens, pools, rose gardens - all this between boutiques and restaurants. Along with clothing, these malls house jewelry stores. You can buy everything there, from Israeli silver to diamonds and precious watches.
Tel Aviv's most expensive streets
As if breaking out of the general rules of the city, two streets of boutiques stood out outside the shopping centers - Kikar Hamedin Square and Shenkin Street. The first literally shines with luxury and high cost. Here at every step there is an eminent boutique or an elite restaurant. Many say that it is Hamedina where various world celebrities roam. Shenkin Street is a much more modest place. At first glance, there are a lot of "consumer goods" shops, but among them you can find real gems. They sell clothes, shoes andtop quality accessories from unspoken Israeli brands.
Dizengoff shopping center
Shopping in Tel Aviv should start from this amazingly huge institution. The shopping center is located immediately on both sides of the street - its towers are interconnected by overground and underground passages. "Dizengoff" is rightfully considered the most gigantic mall in the city and the most famous in all of Israel, as there are more than 500 shops of various levels concentrated here. There are expensive boutiques - Chanel, Louis Vuitton and others, where non-poor tourists leave their millions.
Along with them there are mass brands - Zara, Bershka, H&M, Casrtro. By the way, about the last one on the list, it is worth saying that this is one of the few cases where the quality exceeds the price. The Castro lookbook is no worse than H&M or even Zara, but the quality of tailoring and the materials themselves are much higher here. This brand is purely Israeli, so the prices here will be low.
Azrieli Towers
It's not just a giant mall, it's three skyscrapers where you can shop endlessly. There are only two outlets in Tel Aviv, and this is one of them, the largest and most diverse, moreover, it is located within the city. Azrieli shopping center is the first three floors of the business center of the same name, which are filled with more than 200 shops and boutiques. The place is really unique. Firstly, because new items here are delayed for a very long time. After the release of new collections, running copies can be bought within a few months (we sell them in a matter of days). Secondly, the mall regularly holds promotions. Items from expensive fashion houses and budget brands can be bought with discounts up to 90%.
Be sure to note that Azrieli has an excellent entertainment infrastructure. There are diverse cinemas, billiards, bowling, game centers, children's clubs, restaurants, bars, swimming pools and even spas. In a word, they have come up with a pleasant and fun addition to shopping here, which makes it even more interesting.
Local product features
When people with a lot of money go shopping in Tel Aviv, they are sure that they will spend this money in vain. All products sold in Israel are of excellent quality. Even clothes bought in the outlet with a huge discount, which previously hung on a hanger in Zarya, will be sewn with high quality from good quality fabric.
It is important to pay attention to shops from local designers. You definitely have not heard anything about them in Russia. But, getting into such boutiques, you understand - this is a treasure trove. These "evil" places are concentrated on Dizengoff and Ben Yehuda streets. Among the brands that showcase their products here are shoe maker Shani Bar and 50s-style clothing maker Naama Bezalel.
Decorate yourself with exclusive
Costume and jewelry is Israeliskate. Here such goodness is sold at every step, and everywhere you look - exclusive everywhere. Some Israeli accessories brands have long gone beyond their native country and become famous all over the world, for example, Sigal and Adina Plastelina. In these shops you can find practical gizmos that will decorate the image of any complexity. But if you're shopping in Tel Aviv and looking for a truly unique piece of jewelry, head to Shell Yaell boutique. Here they sell products made of real mother-of-pearl, which have an extraordinary and very bewitching design.
Beauty shopping
Israeli cosmetics is a storehouse of youth and beauty for a woman of any age and with any skin type. It makes no sense to describe each beauty brand, since each woman can individually choose a care kit for herself, even consisting of products from different brands. Please note that receipts for such goods must be kept. Be prepared for the fact that at the airport you will be asked how many jars and bottles of the "Dead Sea" you take out of the country. The easiest way to find Israeli cosmetics in Tel Aviv is in the Super Baba chain of stores. The only drawback of such establishments is the strange and even absurd at first glance, the arrangement of goods. However, this does not mean that the assortment is bad. If you are "lost", just seek help from a Russian-speaking consultant.
What do travelers say?
Based on their Tel Aviv shopping experiencenumerous tourists, you can learn a lot of interesting things. We decided to sum up everything that was said by people who have mastered this amazing city in terms of shopping, and make a clear list of all the "shopping nuances".
- Schedule of malls. Even shopping centers in Israel are subject to local traditions. They work from Sunday to Thursday from early morning to late evening. Friday is a short day that ends at 15-17 hours. Saturday is almost non-working everywhere. Some canyons open on Saturday after sunset and remain open until midnight.
- In elite-class malls, as well as on shopping streets where expensive boutiques are located, there are a lot of bridal salons. Dresses here are sold for every taste, but only for a very large wallet. You can find a real exclusive for a special day, or you can just enjoy and be inspired by this snow-white beauty.
- If the budget allows, then be sure to go to the Diamond Exchange. You can buy there in the truest sense of the word a nugget. And in order to wear it properly, find a good jeweler right on the spot who will fulfill your every whim.
