Dec 15, 2025

Top eight destinations to satiate the shopaholic in you

Aanya Mehta

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok offers an unbeatable mix of street markets and mega malls. From the stylish Siam Paragon to the lively Chatuchak Weekend Market, you’ll find everything, clothing, antiques, décor, and unique handmade pieces at great prices.

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Dubai, UAE

Dubai is all about scale and luxury. From the massive Dubai Mall to the traditional Gold Souk, the city offers high end brands, gold jewellery, designer labels, and duty-free shoppin, all in air-conditioned comfort.

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Istanbul, Turkey

A dream for bargain lovers, Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar and Spice Market are overflowing with ceramics, handmade jewellery, textiles, spices and carpets. The mix of Eastern and Western influences creates a shopping culture unlike anywhere else.

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Milan, Italy

Italy’s style capital is a must visit for lovers of luxury fashion. The Quadrilatero d’Oro (“Golden Rectangle”) houses top designer labels, while local boutiques and leather shops make wandering through Milan’s streets a stylish adventure.

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New York City, USA

NYC delivers every kind of shopping experience imaginable, from luxury on Fifth Avenue to unique finds in SoHo, vintage gems in Brooklyn, and curated boutiques across Manhattan. It’s a global retail playground for every budget.

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Paris, France

Known as the world’s fashion capital, Paris is home to elegant boutiques, haute couture houses and chic streets like Avenue Montaigne and Rue Saint-Honoré. Vintage markets and artisanal perfumeries add an old world charm to the shopping experience.

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Seoul, South Korea

Seoul is a hotspot for beauty, fashion and tech. Areas like Myeongdong, Hongdae and Gangnam offer everything from K beauty stores and indie fashion brands to quirky accessories and gadget shops, all buzzing late into the night.

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Tokyo, Japan

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