Tel Aviv is a new resort in Israel. Wealthy tourists come here to relax on the sea, sunbathe under the southern sun and, of course, leave a fortune in local boutiques and restaurants. Shopping in Tel Aviv has become popular recently, so the prices here are not too high, but not the lowest. What is worth remembering when traveling to this amazing and modern city?
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Russian tourists are very fond of Israel, therefore, our native language is not only understood by local residents, but also knows it well. This undoubtedly makes the shopping process in Tel Aviv simple and affordable. But there is another interesting nuance. You will mainly go to shopping centers, since it is in them that all the necessary shops of things and shoes are located. They are called "canyons" in Israel. It’s worth getting used to this word, as it will be found everywhere.
Also, shopping in Tel Aviv involves visiting the main streets with boutiques, but there are very few of them, since all brands are concentrated in giant mall canyons. Well, let's not hesitate, but go on a virtual tour of the treasures of this amazing eastern city.
Chasing the elite
The most famous brands, boutiques of fabulously expensive clothes, shoes and accessories in Israel are usually combined into giant and very beautiful malls. Millionaire shopping in Tel Aviv is available at the Gan Ha-Il and Ramat Aviv malls. It all starts with a unique architecture that is filled with luxury in every detail. Fountains, hanging gardens, pools, rose gardens - all this between boutiques and restaurants. Along with clothes in these malls are jewelry stores. Everything can be bought there, from Israeli silver to diamonds and precious watches.
The most expensive streets of Tel Aviv
As if getting out of the general rules of the city, outside the shopping centers, two boutique streets stood out here - Kikar Khamedina Square and Shenkin Street. The first literally shines with luxury and high cost. Here at every step there is an eminent boutique or an elite restaurant. Many people say that it is precisely Hamedina that various world celebrities roam. Shenkin street is a much more modest place. At first glance, there are a lot of “consumer goods” shops, but between them you can find real pearls. They also sell clothes, shoes and accessories of the highest quality from unwritten Israeli brands.
"Dizengoff" - shopping center
Shopping in Tel Aviv should begin with this amazingly huge establishment. The shopping center is located immediately on both sides of the street - its towers are interconnected by elevated and underground passages. Dizengoff is rightfully considered the most gigantic mall in the city and the most famous in all of Israel, as more than 500 stores of various levels are concentrated here. There are expensive boutiques - Chanel, Louis Vuitton and others, in which non-poor tourists leave their millions.
Along with them there are mass brands - Zara, Bershka, H&M, Casrtro. By the way, about the last one on the list, it’s worth saying that this is one of the few cases when the quality exceeds the price. The Castro lookbook is no worse than H&M or even Zara, but the quality of tailoring and the materials themselves are much higher. This brand is purely Israeli, therefore, the prices here will be presented low.
Azrieli Towers
This is not just a giant mall, it is as many as three skyscrapers in which you can endlessly carry out shopping. There are only two outlets in Tel Aviv, and this is one of them, the largest and most diverse, moreover, it is located within the city. Azrieli shopping center is the first three floors of the business center of the same name, which are filled with more than 200 shops and boutiques. The place is really unique. Firstly, because the news here is delayed for a very long time. After the release of new collections, running specimens can be bought within a few months (we grab them in a matter of days). Secondly, the mall regularly holds promotions. Items from expensive fashion houses and from budget brands can be bought with discounts up to 90%.
Be sure to pay attention to the fact that the Azrieli has an excellent entertainment infrastructure. Here there are diverse cinemas, billiards, bowling, game centers, children's clubs, restaurants, bars, pools and even spas. In a word, they came up with a pleasant and fun addition to shopping, which makes it even more interesting.
Features of local goods
When people with a lot of money go shopping in Tel Aviv, they are sure that they will not spend these funds in vain. All products sold in Israel are of excellent quality. Even clothes bought at an outlet with a frantic discount, which previously hung on a hanger in the Zara, will be made of high quality fabric made of high quality fabric.
It is important to pay attention to shops from local designers. You definitely have not heard anything about them in Russia. But, getting into such boutiques, you understand - this is a treasury. These “cereal” places are concentrated on the streets of Dizengoff and Ben Yehuda. Among the brands that exhibit their products here, one can single out shoe manufacturer Shani Bar and clothing manufacturer in the style of the 50s, Naamu Bezalel.
Decorating yourself with an exclusive
Jewelry and jewelry is an Israeli horse. Here such good is sold at every step, and wherever you look - everywhere is exclusive. Some Israeli brands of accessories have long gone beyond the borders of their native country and have become famous around the world, for example, Sigal and Adina Plastelina. In these shops you can find sensible gizmos that will decorate the image of any complexity. But if you are shopping in Tel Aviv and want to find a truly unique piece of jewelry, then head to Shell Yaell Boutique. It sells products from real mother of pearl, which have an extraordinary and very mesmerizing design.
Beauty shopping
Israeli cosmetics is a storehouse of youth and beauty for a woman of any age and with any type of skin. It makes no sense to describe each beauty brand, since each woman can individually choose a care kit, even consisting of funds of various brands. Please note that receipts from such products must be retained. Be prepared for the fact that at the airport you will be asked about how many jars and bottles with the Dead Sea you are taking out of the country. Finding Israeli cosmetics in Tel Aviv is easiest in the Super Baba chain of stores. The only drawback of such establishments is the strange and even absurd at first glance the arrangement of the goods. However, this does not mean that the assortment is poor. If you are "lost", just seek help from a Russian-speaking consultant.
What do travelers say?
Based on their reviews of shopping in Tel Aviv, which are left by numerous tourists, you can find out a lot of interesting things. We decided to summarize everything that was said by people who have mastered this amazing city in terms of shopping, and make a clear list of all the "trade nuances".
- Work schedule of malls. Even the shopping centers in Israel are subject to local traditions. They work from Sunday to Thursday in the early morning until late evening. Friday is a short day that ends at 15-17 hours. Saturday is almost non-working everywhere. Some canyons open on Saturday after sunset and work until midnight.
- In malls of the elite class, as well as on shopping streets, where expensive boutiques are located, there are a lot of wedding salons. Dresses here are sold for every taste, but only on a very large wallet. You can find a real exclusive for a special day, or you can just enjoy and be inspired by this snow-white beauty.
- If the budget allows, then be sure to go to the Diamond Exchange. You can buy there in the literal sense of the word nugget. And in order to wear it, as it should, right on the spot, find a good jeweler who will fulfill your every whim.