Joanna James
Although Jeddah may be more popularly known among pilgrims visiting Makkah, there is so much more this city has to offer. If you are looking to try some shopping here don't miss the places below.
Located on the east of Medina Road and south of Makkah Road, this is one of the closest malls to the King Abdul Aziz International Airport. Occupying a space of around 261,000 square meters this mall is massive in size making it one of the largest malls in the city. There is a wide range of shopping outlets here but perhaps the biggest highlight of the mall is its food court. Boasting a wide variety of restaurants this food court is bound to satiate any taste. Entertainment is also big in the Mall of Arabia and kids, in particular, are bound to have an amazing time here.
Yet another one of the largest shopping malls in Jeddah, the Red Sea Mall is famous for its all rounded appeal. Shopping enthusiasts will find a wide range of brands to choose from which range from the local to the international. Red Sea Mall is also famous for its high-end luxury brands such as Givenchy, Moschino and Burberry. There is a nice ambience to this mall making it a great place to hang out with friends. There is also a specially designed playland for kids with a wide variety of rides and the food court with its many restaurants is equally alluring to the adults. A unique attraction about the Red Sea Mall is that every weekend you find here some kind of activity organizes, that is sure to keep the entire family thoroughly entertained.
This mall may be small, but it houses a wide variety of stores perfect for the average shopper. Tahlia mall is above all famous for its beauty products. If you are looking for cosmetics of any type, you find here a whole collection of stores including Paris Gallery, Victoria Secret, Sephora, The Body Shop, Mikayla, Makeup Forever, MAC and Boots Beauty.
This is yet another hot spot for the luxury shopper. Looking for Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci and Dior? This is the mall where you can find them all. In addition to the many luxury brands found here, there are also 2 famous salons. So, after you are done grabbing your favourite luxury items you can always opt for a makeover.
Whether you are staying at the Ascott Sari Jeddah or in one of the other Jeddah apartments, the Stars Avenue is one mall you definitely should drop by. Located on King Abdul Aziz Road this mall has a combination of stores that range from the luxury brands, high-street brands to plenty of local brands. In addition to this, the restaurants found here are also equally diverse. The Stars Avenue is bound to appeal to any type of shopper visiting Jeddah.
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