Once upon a time, Azerbaijan was part of the USSR, but more than 25 years have passed since the country became independent, and modern Baku already has little resemblance to the Soviet Union. The city is called European Dubai, eastern Paris and Venice.
Baku is updated every year, the number of tourists is also growing exponentially, and, of course, not a single capital of the world can do without shopping routes, and Baku also did not. Here you can find paths with luxury boutiques, and luxury shopping centers adjacent to authentic national shops and bazaars.
Logos such as Chanel, Burberry, Christian Dior or Massimo Dutti, Zara, United colors of Benetton can be found on the mall's trading floors. Ilham Aliyev, being the President of Azerbaijan, last year signed a decree on holding a shopping festival in Baku. The estimate for the Baku Shopping Festival included more than 400,000 manat (translated to 16,000,000 rubles).
A shopping festival takes place every year in the spring. At this time, almost all stores delight customers with discounts and gifts. In the last year, restaurants, hotels and museums also joined the festival.
Heads the rating of favorite places for shopping in Baku Torgovaya street. Port Baku Mall and Park Bulvar are also popular with Baku people. The rating of shopping places for purchases of goods from the luxury segment has been headed by Neftyanikov Avenue for more than ten years now - a long street full of expensive boutiques.
For the convenience of tourists, all stores accept payment not only in national currency, but also in dollars. Also, many boutiques are ready to accept rubles.
Shopping street (modern name - Nizami Ganjavi St.)
Historically, the first street given to a large number of boutiques and shops was Torgovaya. It is still the longest street and the most beloved among the inhabitants of the city. Trading has a length of 3.5 km, passes through the city center in the direction from east to west. The pedestrian area is located between Fontanov Square and R. Beybutova Street.
Shopping in Baku on Torgovaya is a wonderful and beloved tradition of Baku people, despite the huge number of modern shopping centers. Strewn with millions of lights, fountains and luxurious display cases, Torgovaya attracts thousands of visitors daily, including a large percentage of tourists. They come to Torgovaya not only for shopping, but also to make beautiful shots and feel the real atmosphere of Baku: warm and friendly.
The price segment of stores varies from the mass market to the ready-to-wear. Here you can look at Zara (average position value $ 50) or Karen Millen ($ 150). 2 times a year, all stores arrange a week of sales, discounts can reach 50%.
The street is also a resting place for citizens, people come here with children during the day, walk with their pets here, they also conduct various photo shoots, even wedding ones.
Other shopping streets
Driving past Neftyanik Avenue, it’s hard not to notice a number of luxurious boutiques lined up on the same line. Incredible shop windows, security in formal suits, a large number of colors. There are such shops in Baku as Burberry, Cartier, Dior and Tiffany & Co. Also, a large number of boutiques for lovers of French and Italian fashion (Lanvin, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Gucci) are located on the streets of Rasul Rza, Zarifa Aliyeva, as well as Aziz Aliyev.
In addition, children's lines of luxury brands: Burberry Kids, Guess Kids and others are also represented by separate boutiques for shopping in Baku.
The average check for purchases on Neftyanikov Avenue ranges from $ 800 for an adult wardrobe position and from $ 300 for a nursery. Outerwear in Burberry will cost the buyer an average of $ 2,000.
Ganjlik Mall
Shopping in Baku and in the Ganjlik Mall shopping center will be excellent. The shopping center has opened recently and has become the largest in terms of floor space in Azerbaijan. It is a very striking architectural project in the style of modern Baku.
Unique detail: it is possible to get inside the shopping center directly from the lobby of the metro station of the same name. The concept was liked by the residents of Baku, so every day thousands of citizens visit the complex and make many purchases.
Baku’s shopping centers will definitely not be deprived in shopping. The area occupied by the shopping center is more than 50,000 square meters. The list of stores includes a full range of Inditex brands: Zara, Stradivarius and others. Also here you can find Mango, Ted Baker, Massimo Dutti and many other representatives of the mass market and the above-average segment. Also on the territory of the shopping complex are cinema halls with the ability to watch movies in 3D, a bowling alley, and the Wonderland children's center. You can’t do without shopping in Baku!
In addition to seasonal sales, the shopping center also participates in the Baku Shopping Festival. Prices during the festival are reduced by 30-50%.
Port Baku Mall
The luxurious shopping complex, located next to the famous Primorsky Boulevard, opened its doors in 2014. The size is second only to the previous mall. It covers an area of more than 30,000 square meters, the height of the building is 3 floors. Private car parking with a capacity of up to 1,500 cars has been prepared for car owners.
Inside are the cornet of luxury brands such as:
- Chloe;
- Ralph Lauren;
- Jimmy Choo;
- Burberry;
- Hugo Boss;
- Balenciaga and many others.
The luxury complex will appeal to not only lovers of haute couture, but also admirers of haute cuisine: Armani Cafe, BACcanale, Laduree and other famous coffee houses and restaurants of world renown are located on the upper floors. Shopping in Baku is a great alternative to Paris or Milan. The cost of a lunch for two at Port Baku Mall will cost at least $ 150 (more than 9 thousand rubles).
The shopping center is part of the largest project implemented within Azerbaijan: Port Baku includes LCD Residence, BC Towers and The Club sports center.
Park Bulvar Shopping Center
In the very center of Baku, in 2010, before holding a huge number of world events, Park Bulvar opened its doors. To a greater extent, the store has a mass market, as well as all kinds of cafes, cinemas and bowling.
The territory of the shopping center reaches an area of 17,000 square meters, which, in addition to retail stores, has a supermarket, a food court area, cinema halls and even a planetarium.
Shopping Mall 28 Mall
It was opened in 2012. The occupied territory is 25,000 square meters. The complex got its name thanks to the nearby metro station.
This is where one of the favorite cinemas of the townspeople 28 Cinema is located. In the store you can make a purchase in more than 100 stores of women's, men's and children's clothing.
Metropark Shopping Center
The centrally located shopping center has a beautiful architectural concept. Shopping arcades stretch over 6 floors.
In the complex you can find perfumery, jewelry, clothing stores and much more. Also in the shopping center there is a cinema and a large number of catering areas.
Central Department Store
Jewelry in large quantities is represented in the Central Department Store. The complex opened its doors back in 1961.
There is nowhere to find a greater assortment and variety of jewelry in the city than here. This is the opinion of the Baku people themselves, therefore most often tourists are sent here for shopping.
Shopping center "Sadarak"
It is the Baku analogue of European outlets, and in essence it is a classic market where you can and should bargain.
Of course, in most cases, “Sadarak” is visited by people with low earnings, however, in addition to Turkish-made clothes, various linens and other textile varieties, you can find unique souvenirs in the flea market. The cost of calipers starts from 1 manat, in translation it is about 30-36 rubles. The cost of clothing starts on average from 10 manat (365 rubles).
These Bazaar
It was first opened in the distant 1949 and since then has been inviting thousands of citizens and tourists to its shelves every day. Bazaars as a whole are part of eastern culture, and Theze Bazaar in Baku is no exception.
Tourists can try black caviar, various types of premium fish, including sturgeon and salmon, as well as Baku truffles. There is a restriction on the purchase of caviar - only up to 125 g. The cost of fish starts at 10 manat.
Of course, do not forget about fresh Baku cucumbers and tomatoes, which are so famous in Russia. In Baku, they are quite inexpensive, but have an unrivaled taste and aroma. Figs, pomegranates - all that Azerbaijan is famous for is also presented at the bazaar. The cost of Baku tomatoes in Baku itself is much lower than what Russian tourists are accustomed to seeing in their supermarkets; they will have to pay no more than 3 manats (110 rubles) per kilogram of tomatoes.
At the bazaar there is an opportunity to immediately taste your purchases, as tables are set for visitors here. Sellers will offer a snack with natural sheep’s cheese or butter, as well as a national dish - tandoor-churek.
In addition to food, the bazaar has huge rows of fabrics, silk, various appliances and textiles for the home, local colorful souvenirs. It also presents masterfully crafted creations by artisans.
Tourists leave positive reviews about shopping in Baku - a city with fiery towers and hearts of local residents. Every year the number of tourists is increasing. Addresses of stores in Baku with reviews, maps and contacts are also easy to find on stands at the airport of Baku.