Must-see shopping in Israel & the Palestinian Territories

  • Azrieli Centre

    Tel Aviv

    This shopping mall is home to the usual stores such as Zara, Mango and H&M, but the building itself has become something of a Tel Aviv icon. The Azrieli…

  • Lametayel

    Tel Aviv

    Israel's largest camping and travel equipment shop carries a full range of Lonely Planet guides and is a prime source of information for backpackers. It's…

  • Ramat Aviv Mall

    Tel Aviv

    If you’re looking for something slightly fancier than the malls in central Tel Aviv, this mall, just outside the city centre, is home to a great selection…

  • Turkish Market

    Haifa

    Dock workers from Thessaloniki established this market back in the 1930s, though it eventually dwindled almost to nothing. The last decade of Downtown…

  • Steimatzky

    Tel Aviv

    This branch of the chain bookstore has helpful staff and a decent array of English-language titles and children's books. It's worth a stop for a solid…

  • Sport Al Ein

    Nazareth

    If you'll be camping along the Jesus Trail or on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, this fishing-supplies shop is a good place to buy inexpensive sleeping…

  • Agas & Tamar

    Tel Aviv

    Pass through an old metal door to discover the workshop and retail space of Einat Agassi and Tamar Harel-Klein, who use gold and silver to create …

  • Steimatzky

    Jerusalem

    The German Colony branch of this chain bookstore has a wide range of fiction, non-fiction and travel, including a small selection of books in English.

  • Lametayel

    Jerusalem

    Branch of a popular chain selling maps and travel guidebooks (including Lonely Planet), as well as quality camping supplies and outdoor gear for those…

  • Kikar HaMedina

    Tel Aviv

    The circular Kikar HaMedina (which means State Sq) is actually just a large roundabout with grass in the centre, popular with dog walkers. Its perimeter…

  • Ronit

    Tel Aviv

    Necklaces featuring leaf and boat motifs are some of the many hand-crafted pieces on offer at Ronit Cohen's atelier. Most are plated with 24-carat gold…

  • Rina Zin

    Jerusalem

    Israeli fashion designer Rina Zin uses natural fabrics (linen, cotton, wool) in muted hues to craft her casual yet elegant pieces, which suit women of all…

  • Mike Store

    Jerusalem

    Between the 5th and 6th stations of the Via Dolorosa is this shop selling olive-wood religious carvings, icons, jewellery, Jewish prayer shawls and…

  • Shelly Dahari

    Tel Aviv

    Fashionistas should head to this boutique in Jaffa's flea market to source premium denim, boho baubles and strikingly unique statement jewellery – all…

  • Sea of Herbs

    Jerusalem

    This 200-year-old family business, run by friendly brothers Isaac and Jacob, sells well-priced culinary and medicinal herbs and spices.

  • TLV Mall

    Tel Aviv

    TLV Mall markets itself as an exclusive shopping mall. Located on the corner of Carlebach and HasHmona'im Sts, it has free parking, a country club and a…