Oxford Street in London is one of the world's major shopping destinations. Other London shopping areas such as Regents Street, Covent Garden, Knightsbridge and Savile Row are equally strong tourist magnets. Despite the high cost of hotels in London, the Economist Intelligence Unit has announced that the top city for shopping in Europe is London.
Home to Harrod's a very English insitution with a very international pedigree - it is currently owned by Qatar Holding who bought it from Egyptian millionaire Mohammed al-Fayed in 2010 - London attracts tourists from across the world. But it is not a bargain hunting ground. Prices in London are more expensive than the second and third placed cities Madrid and Barcelona. If bargains are what you are looking for then the most affordable European city in the list of 33 surveyed cities is Sofia in Bucharest. Paris and Rome are number 4 and 5 on the list of top shopping destinations in Europe.
So the next time you visit London don't be dismayed if you get caught up in shopping - millions of others came to see the Queen and ended up with a Harrod's bag.
Address: Kelisa Street, Jolfa neighborhood Phone: +98 311 624 3471 Timings: 8am to 1230pm, 2pm to 530pm Tickets: adults IRR 30000, students IRR 16000 This grand cathedral was constructed by Armenian immigrants from the Turk lands some three centuries ago, who sought refuge in Iran after escaping persecution at the hands of the Ottomans. They were allotted land near the Jolfa a...
As the name suggests, this museum has about 4,000 artifacts that are considered sacred in Brazil. There are some fabulous baroque and rococo art pieces that are worth seeing. The artifacts date as far back as the 17th century. Address : Av. Tiradentes 676, Centro Tel : 011-3326-1373 Timings : Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-6pm Entry fee : R$4 ...
Seahorses, clownfish, moray eels and sharks are some of the 250 plus creatures you’ll find here at Sharjah’s newest attraction. Phone: 528 5288 Location: off Al-Meena St Opening Times: Mon-Thu 8am-8pm, Fri 4-9pm, Sat 8am-9pm Admission: Adult AED20, child under five free, family AED50...
‘Alhamra’ literally means a woman in red clothes. This building is made up of red bricks, earning the same impression. The architect was Nayyar Ali Dada and this complex has been admired for its superb architecture, even receiving an award for it. It is a venue for many art exhibitions, theatrical shows and musical concerts. It also acts as a training centre offering courses in various arts ...