Shopping in Salmiya

There are so many Salmiya shopping malls in this small district in Kuwait where tourists can buy local and international goods. Salmiya is located southeast of Kuwait City in a bustling commercial district. This is the reason why Salmiya is a great place for shopping. Here are some of the shopping malls where tourists can shop in Salmiya.

As-Souq al-Wataniya

One of the many shopping malls in Salmiya is this store. It is particularly famous for its cheap goods sold by a lot of Indian merchants. The commodities sold in these stores are not of high quality so tourists should inspect the goods meticulously before buying them. One of the best things to buy in this place is the textiles. Haggling in this store is a great way to get the goods at a bargain price.

Saahel al-Bahrain

This store is where you can find the best dishdasha, which is a traditional men’s robe, in Kuwait. Most of the staff is Indian and although very little English is spoken, the employees are quite friendly and warm. Other good buys in the store are the head bands, scarves and other traditional Kuwaiti clothing. Credit cards are not accepted at this store, so you are advised to bring cash to be able to purchase any items you might find interesting.

Marina Mall

This mall faces the Arab Gulf. It also offers international brands like Hugo Boss, Diesel and Gucci. The shopping mall is air-conditioned and has a large food court not only serving local cuisines but also international ones. The mall is a great place to relax since it is dotted with several French cafés where tourists can sit down and rest their tired legs. This shopping mall also accepts major credit cards from international and local travelers.

Souq Sharq

The store is located in the proximity of the Marina Mall and it gives tourists a great view of the Arabian Gulf. However, unlike Marina Mall, this shopping place has fewer designer stores thus fewer high-end items.

The Avenues

The largest shopping mall in Kuwait, The Avenues, is a high-end store which sells brands like Louis Vuitton, Prada and Cartier. The place has a big food court where tourists can unwind and eat local and international dishes. The best thing about this store is that it has everything a savvy shopper will need and want