Page 8 - Discover Israel Magazine - UK edition 2019
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With such a wide variety of
                      markets and malls, it’s no
                      wonder Tel Aviv has been
                      crowned the fashion capital
of Israel. Whether you’re looking for local craft,
unique souvenirs, handmade jewellery or
everyday retail therapy, this Tel Aviv shopping
guide has you covered!

Sarona                                                                                             Te

Sarona is one of the trendiest shopping
areas in Tel Aviv. Located in the heart of the
city, this complex is perfect for an outdoor
shopping experience. The beautifully restored
buildings are home to a variety of luxury
brands, including Tommy Hilfiger, Fred
Perry, G-Star & Liebeskind. Sarona is also
adorned by local fashion brands, upscale
jewellers, beauty products and a variety of
art galleries. The surrounding architecture
and greenery provides a picturesque and
tranquil backdrop to this shopping area. A
successful day of shopping is guaranteed to
work up an appetite, so be sure to explore
Sarona’s indoor food market, an 8,700m²
space housing every imaginable cuisine from
all around the world!

Jaffa

Old Jaffa is one of the most ancient port cities
in the world, filled with history and culture.
A stroll through the narrow and winding
alleyways, interspersed with golden historic
stone buildings, will leave you in jaw-dropping
awe. People love to wander through the many
art galleries this picturesque port has to offer.
Maskit, Israel’s re-born fashion house, is
located here. Founded in 1954, Maskit is a
luxury fashion brand founded by Ruth Dayan,
the former wife of late General and Statesman
Moshe Dayan. Though sold internationally
in prestigious stores such as Bergdorf
Goodman and Neiman Marcus, what could
be better than entering Israel’s fashion house
and observing its history and vintage designs
for yourself? For a spot of hotel luxury, look
no further than the entrance of the Jaffa
district where The Setai Tel Aviv is located,
offering a grand experience with views of the
Mediterranean Sea only one could dream of.

Neve Tzedek                                           The Sarona complex                           every fashionista aspires to. The grassy area
                                                                                                   of the kikar is circled by an outer street known
Shabazi Street is the main axis of Tel              specialises in fine contemporary jewellery.    as He Be’Iyar. Take a walk through this wide
Aviv’s beautifully manicured Neve Tzedek            There’s a little taste of everything, from     avenue, viewing elegant window displays
neighbourhood. Known as Tel Aviv’s ‘White           beautiful boutiques, great restaurants, cafes  from designer houses such as: Burberry,
City’s first’ quarter, over the years the real      and yummy bakeries in this quaint, charming    Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Prada, to name a
estate has peaked in value. This charming           neighbourhood.                                 few! This fashionable area is in the north of
runway is perfect for strolling through fancy                                                      Tel Aviv and closely situated to some of the
jewellery shops, upscale housewares and             Kikar Hamedina                                 city’s major cultural and commercial centres,
specialty vendors. Numero 13, located in a                                                         including Tel Aviv’s Arlozorov Train Station,
building more than 100 years old, is a must         Look no further than Kikar Hamedina if you if
see if only to peruse the many coveted items.       you pride yourself on your undeniable fashion
Ivshin-Jewellery Design, a family run studio,       sense. The area is a shopping experience

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