If you're wondering on where to shop in Cape Town, here's our list of shopping places that you might want to visit:
1. Canal Walk (Century Boulevard)
If you're a mall freak and you like to window shop from one store to another, you'll like Canal Walk mall a lot. It has over 400 stores, dining options, and entertainment areas within its arena. It’s open from 09:00 to 21:00 from Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays.
2. V&A Waterfront (Table Mountain)
Bringing nature and consumers together is the V&A waterfront in Cape Town. Besides being known for its scenery, entertainment, and restaurants, it also provides an exquisite shopping experience. It is located at Table Mountain and is open from 9am to 7pm from Mon-Sat and from 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday.
3. Cavendish Square (Claremont)
Looking for branded items and designer labels in Africa? Well Cavendish Square Mall is your destination then. It is home to the most elite national and international brands featuring around 200 stores.
4. Bayside Mall ( Blaauwberg Road)
Located in the Blaauwberg area, BaySide Mall won’t disappoint you if shopping is your raison de etre! Bayside Mall gives you a taste of everything you've ever imagined as a shopper. From electronics to banks, books to clothing, and eye wear to footwear, Bayside mall is the place you're looking for if you want a complete make-over.
5. Somerset Mall (Centenary Drive)
It’s not every day when a woman gets to unwind herself in an exotic heaven of amazing shops surrounding her. Somerset Mall is one of those paradises which will entice your shopping appetite. It is also one of the oldest malls for outdoor clothing and apparel for explorers and adventurers.
6. Gardens Shopping Center (Mill Street)
It describes itself as one of the elite malls of the city. One visit to this mall and you will become its loyal customer for sure. Yahoo travel gives it a rating of 3/5, though people have had both good and bad experiences at this mall, it is definitely worth a visit.
7. Constantia Village (Constantia Road)
The most amazing attraction about this Mall is its location. It is situated in one of the oldest vineyards of Cape Town. It has been on its ground since 21 years. It specializes in home, clothing, shoe, jewelry, accessory, art, music, computer, food, flower shops and so much more.
8. Blue Route Mall (Tokai)
The Blue Route Mall opened its doors to its consumers in 1970. Covering an area of about 56000 square meters, the Blue Route Mall will make your feet sore from walking but will still offer you a shopping experience you won’t forget!
Other fine shopping centers to shop from are The Tyger Valley Centre, Willowbridge, Kenilworth center etc.
So if you’re a shopaholic in Cape Town, don’t forget to visit all these divine shopping centers in the city.
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