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Johannesburg
is mostly known as the "New York of
Africa" and has
many places to pick up the perfect gift or
souvenir, or just to browse around at what is on
offer. From modern shopping centre complexes to
local markets, it is certainly a varied shopping
experience. Johannesburg can be considered as
the shopping paradise in South
Africa.
Travelers are able to shop in the more
than 20 mega-malls around Johannesburg.
Sandton City Shopping Center, Nelson Mandela
Square, Hype Park Corner, Oriental Plaza, Montecasino
and Rosebank Mall are the places of
the best shopping. There plenty of
shopping malls and shopping centers
that are mostly located in the
northern suburbs. Most of them are
exclusive and include all top
international brands as well as with
the popular local ones. |
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The Oriental Plaza
in Fordsburg is known
for its exotic variety of fabrics
sold at discount prices. If you are
looking for fresh food, organic products,
books, antiques, crafts, clothing or gifts
then take a visit to one of the many markets
dotted around Johannesburg. There are many
markets that offer only food and fresh
produce such as the Jozi Food Market
in Parktown North or the Organic
Market in Bryanston. The Bruma African
Market is popular with the crafts from all
over Africa.
Rooftop Market in Rosebank is regarded by
many as South Africa's best flea
market, and is well patronized by
locals as well as tourists.
Shopping at Melrose Arch
suits those looking for exclusive
shops or products and it promises
high street shopping and a variety
of coffee shops and restaurants. A
favorite is Cocoa Diva, a gift shop
specializing in imported chocolates.
Also there are some streets that are
famous for their collection of stores or
restaurants. Parkhurst is popular for
sidewalk café eating and décor stores;
Kensington’s Queen Street is popular for
its best antique stores; Melville’s 7th
Avenue is popular for its bookstores and
Parktown North’s 4th Avenue is
popular with its décor and local fashion
boutiques.
Hyde Park Corner, in the
heart of the northern suburbs,
accommodates 130 top specialty
stores as well as a super market and
a cinema complex.
The "Original Flea Market" at the
Newtown Cultural Precinct in the
inner city, this lively Saturday
market features a little bit of
everything. Michael Mount Organic Village
Market in Bryanston offers
handmade or produced organically,
making a trip to this market in
Johannesburg's north a unique
experience. Enjoy cakes, pastries,
cheeses and crafts.
Dobsonville Shopping Centre
is the first major shopping complex
in Soweto. It is seen as a symbol of
economic development in the area. It
houses major department stores and
popular retail chains. The Market
Theatre in Newton has a daily flea market. Locally
made jewellery, clothing, fabric and
other craft items are the spots of the
market. Also there are several small
craft shops.
If you want to pick
up a truly unique South African gift, the flea
markets of Johannesburg is the place to shop.
Shopping in Johannesburg is one of the
best day time attraction in Johannesburg. |
