From New York’s Fifth Avenue to the world’s largest mall in Dubai, these are the best places to shop till you drop around the world.
New York City
New York’s Fifth Avenue is synonymous with the luxe life, with “Old New York” classics like Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany’s Bergdorf Goodman and FAO Schwarz. But just like New York itself, Fifth Avenue is always keeping pace with current trends and is now home to a 24-hour flagship Apple store.
Moscow
For those who haven’t been to Moscow, it might be surprising to learn that Russia’s capital is a fashion mecca with expensive boutiques from the gaudy to the glamorous. You can find everything in Moscow from haute couture to Soviet vintage clothing.
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Tokyo
Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighbourhoods is one of the city’s most famous shopping districts. Skyscrapers, department store, shopping malls and electronics megastores – this is high-energy shopping at its best.
Milan
When you think of Milan, you can’t help but think of fashion. Versace, Armani and Missoni – all the world-famous Italian designers have flagship stores in Milan. One of the oldest shopping malls in the world, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II opened in 1877 in Milan and houses Prada, Louis Vuitton and Gucci. We didn’t say this was a city for the budgetista.
Dubai
The Dubai Mall is the world’s largest shopping mall (based on total square feet). With over 1,200 retail outlets, 160 food and beverage outlets, and even an indoor ski resort, where does one begin? Perhaps with a visit to the world’s largest candy store, Candylicious, for a well-needed sugar rush. You’ll need one to get through all this shopping.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles’s Rodeo Drive is probably the most expensive 3 blocks of shopping in the world. This is glamorous stretch is where the stars shop, with stores like Coco Chanel, Cartier and Yves Saint Laurent. For those withour movie-star budgets, you can still spend a fun afternoon here window shopping and celeb spotting.
Paris
From haute couture to flea markets, Paris is full of numerous shopping communities. The City of Light’s most famours shopping street is Champs-Elysees. This high-end thoroughfare houses the city’s most luxurious shops, including Louis Vuitton.
Rome
Window shopping is a popular pastime in Rome, since its expensive stores aren’t exactly budget-friendly. Some of the biggest names in Italian fashion – Prada, Valentino, Gucci and Fendi – can be found on the streets near the Spanish Steps.
Madrid
Variety is the essence of Spain’s shopping scene. There is something for every shopping personality here – giant department stores, emerging designer boutiques and weekly flea markets. Don’t forget about the Spanish siesta, which keeps smaller stores closed in the afternoons, generally from 2 to 5 p.m.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s heritage stems from being a hub of international trade. So It’s no surprise you can buy virtually anything you could possibly ever dream of in this city today. But Hong Kong is best known for its great deals on street labels (it’s a knockoff heaven) and cutting-edge electronics.
Austin
Austin’s slogan “Keep Austin Weird” includes its shopping. The Texas capital prides itself on supporting independent store, and is home to numerous thrift and vintage store. And if you want classic Texas style? Head to Allens Boots for the city’s best selection of authentic cowboy boots.
This feature is adopted from Travel Channel.
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