Once upon a time, Azerbaijan was part of the USSR, but more than 25 years have passed since the country became independent, and modern Baku no longer resembles the Soviet Union. The city is called European Dubai, Eastern Paris and Venice.
Baku is updated every year, the number of tourists is also growing exponentially, and, of course, not a single capital of the world can do without shopping routes, and Baku has not done either. Here you can find paths with luxury boutiques, and luxurious shopping centers adjacent to national authentic shops and bazaars.
You can find logos such as Chanel, Burberry, Christian Dior or Massimo Dutti, Zara, United colors of Benetton on the shopping malls. Ilham Aliyev, being the president of Azerbaijan, last year signed a resolution on holding a shopping festival in Baku. In the estimate for the Baku Shopping Festivalmore than 400,000 manats were pledged (translated as 16,000,000 rubles).
Shopping Festival takes place every spring. At this time, almost all stores delight customers with discounts and gifts. Restaurants, hotels and museums have also joined the festival in the last year.
Top of the list of favorite shopping places in Baku Torgovaya street. Also popular with Baku residents are shopping centers Port Baku Mall and Park Bulvar. For more than a decade, Neftchilar Avenue, a long street dotted with expensive boutiques, has been leading the ranking of shopping places for buying goods from the luxury segment.
For the convenience of tourists, all shops accept payment not only in national currency, but also in dollars. Also, many boutiques are ready to accept rubles.
Trading street (modern name - Nizami Ganjavi street)
Historically, the first street given over to a large number of boutiques and shops was Torgovaya. It is still the longest street and the most beloved among the residents of the city. The trading street is 3.5 km long and passes through the city center in the direction from east to west. The pedestrian area is located between Fountain Square and R. Behbudov Street.
Shopping in Baku at Torgovaya is a wonderful and beloved tradition of Baku residents, despite the huge number of modern shopping centers. Strewn with millions of lights, fountains and luxurious storefronts, the Trading House attracts thousands of visitors every day, including a large percentage of tourists. They come to Torgovaya not only for shopping, but also to dobeautiful shots and feel the real atmosphere of Baku: warm and friendly.
The price segment of stores varies from mass market to ready-to-wear. Here you can look at Zara (average cost per position $50) or Karen Millen ($150). 2 times a year, all stores arrange a week of sales, discounts can reach 50%.
The street is also a place of rest for citizens, people come here with children during the day, walk with pets here, various photo shoots, even wedding ones, are held here.
Other shopping streets
Passing past Neftchilar Avenue, it's hard not to notice a number of luxury boutiques lined up in one line. Incredible shop windows, security in formal suits, a large number of flowers. There are stores in Baku such as Burberry, Cartier, Dior and Tiffany & Co. Also, a large number of boutiques for lovers of French and Italian fashion (Lanvin, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Gucci) are located on the streets of Rasul Rza, Zarifa Aliyeva, and Aziz Aliyev.
Besides, children's lines of luxury brands are presented in separate boutiques for shopping in Baku: Burberry Kids, Guess Kids and others.
The average check for purchases on Neftchilar Avenue varies from $800 for an adult wardrobe item and from $300 for a children's one. Outerwear at Burberry will cost an average of $2,000.
Ganjlik Mall
Shopping will be great in Baku and Ganjlik Mall. The shopping center was opened recently and became the largest in terms of area in Azerbaijan. Isa very striking architectural project in the style of modern Baku.
Unique detail: it is possible to get inside the shopping center directly from the lobby of the metro station of the same name. The concept appealed to the residents of Baku, so every day thousands of citizens visit the complex and make a lot of purchases.
Shopping centers in Baku will definitely not deprive you of shopping. The area occupied by the shopping center is more than 50,000 square meters. The list of stores includes a full range of Inditex brands: Zara, Stradivarius and others. Also here you can find Mango, Ted Baker, Massimo Dutti and many other representatives of the mass market and the above-average segment. Also on the territory of the shopping complex there are cinema halls with the ability to watch films in 3D format, a bowling alley, and The Wonderland children's center. You definitely cannot do without shopping in Baku!
In addition to seasonal sales, the shopping center also participates in the Baku Shopping Festival. Prices during the festival are reduced by 30-50%.
Port Baku Mall
Luxury shopping complex, located next to the famous Primorsky Boulevard, opened its doors in 2014. In size, it is second only to the previous mall. It occupies an area of more than 30,000 square meters, the height of the building is 3 floors. For car owners, a private guarded parking lot with a capacity of up to 1500 cars has been prepared.
Inside are cornets from luxury brands such as:
- Chloe;
- Ralph Lauren;
- Jimmy Choo;
- Burberry;
- Hugo Boss;
- Balenciaga and many more.
The luxurious complex will appeal not only to lovers of haute couture, but also to admirers of haute cuisine: Armani Cafe, BACcanale, Laduree and other famous coffee shops and restaurants of world renown are located on the upper floors. Shopping in Baku is a great alternative to Paris or Milan. Lunch for two at Port Baku Mall will cost at least $150 (more than 9,000 rubles).
The shopping center is part of the largest project implemented within Azerbaijan: Port Baku includes Residence, Towers business center and The Club sports center.
Park Bulvar Mall
In the very center of Baku in 2010, before holding a huge number of world events, the Park Bulvar shopping mall opened its doors. To a greater extent, the store presents the mass market, as well as all kinds of cafes, cinemas and bowling.
The shopping center has an area of 17,000 square meters, which, in addition to retail stores, has a supermarket, a food court area, cinema halls and even a planetarium.
28 Mall
Opened in 2012. The occupied area is 25,000 square meters. The complex got its name from the nearby metro station.
This is where one of the favorite cinemas of the townspeople 28 Cinema is located. Shop for more than 100 women's, men's and children's clothing stores.
Metropark Shopping Center
The centrally located mall has a beautiful architectural concept. Trading rowsstretch over 6 floors.
In the complex you can find shops for perfumery, jewelry, clothing and much more. There is also a cinema and a large number of catering areas in the shopping center.
Central department store
Jewellery is presented in large quantities in TSUM. The complex opened its doors back in 1961.
There is nowhere else in the city to find a greater assortment and variety of jewelry than here. Baku residents themselves think so, so most often tourists are sent here for shopping.
Sadarak Shopping Center
It is a Baku analogue of European outlets, but in essence it is a classic market where you can and should bargain.
Of course, in most cases, "Sadarak" is visited by people with low earnings, however, in addition to Turkish-made clothes, various bed linen and other textile varieties, unique souvenirs can be found at the flea market. The cost of calipers starts from 1 manat, which translates to about 30-36 rubles. The cost of clothing starts at an average of 10 manats (365 rubles).
Teze Bazaar
First opened back in 1949 and since then every day has been inviting thousands of citizens and tourists to its stalls. Bazaars in general are part of Eastern culture, and Teze Bazaar in Baku is no exception.
Tourists can taste black caviar, various types of premium fish, including sturgeon and salmon, as well as Baku truffles. Purchase restrictions applythe amount of caviar - only up to 125 g. The cost of fish starts from 10 manats.
Of course, we should not forget about fresh Baku cucumbers and tomatoes, which are so famous in Russia. In Baku, they are quite inexpensive, but they have an unsurpassed taste and aroma. Figs, pomegranates - everything that Azerbaijan is famous for is also presented at the bazaar. The cost of Baku tomatoes in Baku itself is much lower than Russian tourists are used to seeing in their supermarkets, you will have to pay no more than 3 manats (110 rubles) per kilogram of tomatoes.
In the bazaar there is an opportunity to immediately taste your purchases, as there are tables for visitors. Vendors will offer a bite to eat with natural sheep cheese or butter, as well as the national dish - tandyr-churek.
In addition to food, the bazaar has huge rows with fabrics, silks, various appliances and home textiles, local colorful souvenirs. It also features expertly crafted creations.
Tourists leave positive feedback about shopping in Baku - a city with flame towers and the hearts of locals. Every year the number of tourists increases. Addresses of shops in Baku with reviews, maps and contacts are also easy to find on the stands at the airport in Baku.
