Shopping in
Islamabad
Jinnah Supermarket, Islamabad
Islamabad's most popular place
for shopping or hangout is Jinnah Super Market.
Islamabad is one of Pakistan's most expensive
cities. So middle and working class usually prefer
to do shopping from sister city Rawalpindi. But
elites, and all those who can afford usually come to
Jinnah Super where many fashion shops, brand outlets
are located. Prices of ladies and gents clothes may
start from Rs. 1,000 ($ 18 appox). No wonder you may
even find price tag of Rs. 8,000 ($ 138 appox) for
branded clothes. Jinnah Super is hot spot for
Isloo's cool dudes looking for girls to hang out .
Dudes from higher class families with sports bikes
and brand new sports cars move around in Jinnah
Super to "impress" girls. Many youngsters come here
just for enjoyment and window shopping. So you must
admit , Jinnah Super is Isloo's "Hot Spot" ;-)
Some of most popular
shops/outlets in Jinnah Super Market are: Off Beat
selling late music CD's and much much more. Off Beat
chain has other outlets in Lahore and Karachi. If
you are looking for good music or any latest album.,
Off Beat is the right choice. Book Fair offers you
great verities in books . Florists is one of oldest
but popular shop in this market specializing in
fresh flowers arrangements. Traditions is ideal for
leather products of all kinds. Hang Ten is the
branded store for ladies, gents and kids garments.
Chen One is huge store selling garments and as well
house hold items under one roof. You may call it
Pakistani version of IKEA. Amer Adnan and Junaid
Jamshed's are outlets selling expensive branded
traditional Pakistani dresses for men which may cost
you even Rs. 20,000 ( $345 appox). Maria B's
boutique specializes in expensive ladies dresses.
Levis store is also there where girls or guys can
buy latest jeans wear. GO specializes in latest
fashion ware for guys. You can find all latest and
in-fashion branded wear here. For more shops and
outlets you must visit Jinnah Super Market.
Every thing is expensive here but
you must try to bargain. But keep it mind that these
would be expensive even after bargain or discounts.
Super Market, Islamabad
Super Market is no doubt one of
Islamabad's oldest but best market in terms of
shopping. Prices here are reasonable then Jinnah
Super Market. Few of most popular and best shops in
Super Market are: United Bakery is one of Islamabad
Islamabad's oldest and most popular bakery. Shaheen
Chemist as the name shows deals in medicines as well
as cosmetics. Mr. Books is the best bookstore in
Islamabad where you get every kind of reading
material you want. Latest books are also available
here at reasonable prices. Kaka Sweet House deals in
traditional Pakistani sweets. Radio City deals in
video movies, VCDS, DVDS and CDS. Thread View
Gallery deals in traditional Pakistani cultural
dresses for women and handicrafts. Floral Market is
the ideal place for buy flowers of any kind and any
variety. You name it and you get it! |
