Top 5 Shopping Destinations – Our Picks For 2011

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oi-Anjana

By Anjana Ns

Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 18:12

Men or women, everyone would like to shop in their free time. Shopping need not always an expensive hobby but the best stress buster. Many business families, software professionals prefer to take a break once in a few months to travel and shop new things. They like to go international to get some best electronic, jewellery, clothing and cosmetic goods. Today, we will discuss on the top 5 best shopping destinations in the world. Have a look.

Christmas 2011 is soon arriving so it is time to shop and celebrate new year in a grand way. Here is the list for all shopaholics.

Top 5 Shopping Destinations In The World – Our Picks For 2011

1. Bangkok – We are starting with Bangkok as we feel the place is 'the best' in offering varieties, good deals as well as the reasonable rates. From shoes to bags to dresses, everything you want is here . The shopkeepers are very friendly and are even ready for bargains. Branded or local, the accessories they sell are truly flattering.

2. Kuala Lumpur – Who can forget the Bukit Bintang, famous shopping street of the city. From trendy chinese dresses to heeled shoes to jade neckpieces, everything is avaialble at reasonable ringgets (Malaysian currency). The highly popular Sogo shopping complex close to the street offers some of the best cosmetic and clothing brands. It also offers good discounts on some of its products.

3. Hong Kong – There is absolutely zero competition to chineses goods. The famous street markets in hongkong like Tung Choi Street, Temple Street Night Market, Stanley Market, Jardine's Crescent and Li Yuen Street East and West offer all types of goodies for men, women and kids. Tung Choi and Jardine are the ladies's favorite.

4. Dubai – One cannot leave Dubai without gold and dry nuts. The shopping destination offers exquisite jewellery, crafts and cosmetics at good prices. Dubai shopping festival that happens in January (this time from January 5th - February 5th) is the main attraction for travellers. Despite the soaring gold prices many still prefer purchasing the yellow metal in bulk. Even the duty free stores of Dubai are highly preferred in the world.

5. Paris & Switzerland – The famous perfumes and cosmetic brands from Paris can never be in par with the products available in the above 4. They are simply special and highly preferred. The fragrance is heavenly and is one of the cherished treasures on a woman's dressing table.
If its chocolates and watches, then it should be swiss made. Switzerland chocolates are even exported to other countries. Even pens are highly sold in this shopping destination.