www.womanthismonth.com March 2017 SHOPPING 27 JUFFAIR MALL: This one is a weekend staple for islanders in and around Juffair, with its family-centric layout and cinema screens for lovers of the motion picture. Ample parking space makes the approach in and out of the mall a breeze, thereby saving precious time to shop at the many retailers, relax at the cafés or catch the latest box office hit. The USP of this arcade is the great balance of products it offers. Whether youre looking for groceries, gadgets, apparel, accessories or jewellery, gorgeous carpets and home décor items, it’s all here from the likes of Lulu, Royal Carpet and Evershine. A satisfying shopping spree can come to an equally enjoyable end with a stop at a host of food and beverage options at the food court or any of the stand-alone dining outlets here. Editor’s fave: The American outlet store offering cut price US-branded fashions – sizes can be a bit limited though, so you need to search the racks. DRAGON CITY: The sprawling shopping concept on the newly minted Marassi Al Bahrain is one of a kind in the Kingdom. Literally bringing China to your doorstep, the swathes of commercial space bring customers some unique items; ranging from kitchen ware, furniture, apparel and accessories to lighting, wallpaper and children’s toys. The seemingly unending labyrinth of the mall spans over 54,000sq/m, encased in typical Chinese-inspired architecture, and accommodates 787 outlets. There are some great bargains to be had. Editor’s fave: The Asian Dining Street offering the finest in Asian cuisine. All the walking and browsing through unique items will leave you hungry, for which the food court offers some hearty and pocket-friendly options. SAAR MALL: This one is the cherry on the cake of the upcoming Saar area. This stylish shopping haven has something for everyone with its myriad leisure, dining and shopping alternatives. The highlights include top-notch brands, restaurants, cafés, banks, an indoor play area, the Big Game Zone, and a mini-cinema for kids alongside the convenience of Geant Easy supermarket on its premises. Here you’ll find high-quality goods and services at prices that are consistently lower than other local retailers. Besides offering over 70 international points-of-sale, it also hosts regular social and cultural events, enabling the community to share great times together. Editor’s fave: Galata – fresh flowers and a huge selection of Turkish sweets, including totally sinful Turkish delight, served up by a very sweet assistant. GARDEN’S PLAZA: This one is a luxury shopping centre just off the Budaiya Highway that has a good range of stores and gourmet spots as well as MJ’s Bowling Lounge and Hospitalia by Yara, a top-notch cosmetic and medical clinic. If you are looking for art and craft materials that are not available easily on the island, head to Touch of Art at this mall for all your creative needs. Editor’s fave: Ahmed’s Predator Studio for insane workouts and occasional free classes such as Zumba.
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