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Where To Shop In Cairo?
Shopping in Cairo is a unique yet very exciting experience for the tourists. The street markets and the haggling is common for the locals but for the tourists, it is new and fun. There are numerous shopping areas in the city and each of these places have amazing features. Where to shop in Cairo is not something to stress about as this city is a shopping haven for all the shopaholics. For tourists thinking about what to buy from Cairo, here is what you can buy. Shisha pipes are something worthy of buying, you take some Egyptian feel home with you, jallabaya is something unique for men and gowns, scarves are good stuff to buy for women, and Egyptian jewelry is a something that is worth buying.
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Souq Al Goma’a:
From spices to furniture, this souq has it all. It is a typical Cairo street market. For every tourist in Cairo, this market is a must-visit as it helps them experience local shopping. It is best to keep your belongings away from the reach of poor citizens and thieves, which is a common problem in the market.
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Khan El-Khalili bazaar:
This one of the oldest flea markets in Cairo. It is a great place to explore Egyptian shops and markets. This market is located in the Islamic section of the city. For rustic glassware such as an old perfume bottle, this is a good place to go. It will provide an experience that one will remember forever.
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Zamalek:
This is not a market where cheap stuff can be bought. This is an upscale market that offers beautiful jewelry and handmade crafts. It is a bit expensive market as compared to other local markets of the city but it is a good tourist attraction.
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The First Mall:
This city does not feature many shopping malls but the First Mall is one of the most renowned malls located in Cairo. This mall has over more than 60 boutique shops and several brands have their shops in this mall.
Shopping in Cairo is fun but there are some tips that tourists must keep in mind when shopping around the city. Haggling is a common practice in the markets of Cairo so do not pay the quoted price, ever. Make sure that you haggle for the stuff you really want and quote a price that is exactly half of the quoted price, if the shopkeeper does not agree, you can walk away without any guilt.
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