Where to Go for Shopping in Karachi?
The port-city of Karachi being the financial and trading hub of Pakistan, being true its legacy is a shopper’s paradise. From bustling wholesale markets and informal road-side vendors to never-ending shopping streets and massive high-end malls, the city caters to shoppers of all types.
Dolmen Mall Clifton
Dolmen Mall Clifton is one of the favorite shopping spots for the people of Karachi and for all the right reasons. It has a prime beach-front location in a low traffic congestion area and ample parking making it an ideal mall for those who want to avoid the typical Karachi traffic. The mall is home to a variety of medium to high-end local and international brands including Khaadi, Habitt, Debenhams, Mango, Next, Timberland, and many others. On the dining front, it offers a decent variety of fast food options at its food court and also many cafes and fine dining restaurants. For those looking for some games and fun, the mall also has entertainment areas catering to all ages with joy rides, arcade, soft-play area, rock climbing wall and much more.
Lucky One Mall
Lucky One Mall is one of the largest shopping malls in Pakistan with over 200 stores including Vincci, Hush Puppies, Levis, Splash, Charles & Keith, Skechers, Reebok, Tudor, and Adidas. It has everything one looks for at a massive mall; a mega food court with international and local food chains, a huge hyper market and an amazing indoor amusement park boasting a roller coaster, 3D simulators and a wide range of amusement rides. Located on Rashid Minhas Road it is a convenient go-to place for a large section of the city’s populace.
Ocean Mall
Located at Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Ocean Mall attracts many as it is a perfect place to spend a nice evening with friends and family. It has some amazing retail outlets by top international and local brands including The Body Shop, Inglot, Reebok, Nike, Pedro, Charles & Keith, Splash and Hush Puppies. It also has an indoor theme park ‘Atlantis’, a trampoline park ‘Bounce’, and some of the best dining options.
Zamzama Boulevard
Zamzama Boulevard has some of the country’s most elite local designer brands. Most of Karachi’s haute couture designer brands originated from this high-end fashion street and still have outlets here. It is the perfect place to shop for desi events like weddings and Eid. One can find a wide range of formal and party wear; everything from lenghas, sarees, and sherwanis, to kurta and pyjamas.
Zainab Market
Get to the Karachi’s most famous and one of the oldest shopping areas. You can find almost everything here. From modern to cultural fashion, it caters to all your needs. Hand-embroidered fabrics, bags, shoes, and other wearables, along with showpieces, local pottery, stone jewelry and much more. You need to see it to believe it.
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