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Dennis Spice Emporium: Spices and more
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  • MikeAtSea
  • By MikeAtSea on April 6, 2005
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  • Curry and more... - Durban
    Curry and more...
    by MikeAtSea
    The cuisine of Durban is influenced a lot by the large Indian population that reside here since the mid 19th century.
    Hence many curries and spices can be found in Durban and in particulary in the Indian Market.
    Dennis has been operating his shop for many many years and offers some of the best variety at good prices.

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  • Address: Victoria Street Market, Durban
  • Directions: You will find Dennis on the Northern section of the market
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    Musgrave Centre: Shopping Centre in Musgrave
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  • MikeAtSea
  • By MikeAtSea on April 3, 2005
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  • Musgrave Centre - Durban
    Musgrave Centre
    by MikeAtSea
    Musgrave Centre is one of the many shopping centres in Durban - however it is located close to the city centre and the upmarket Musgrave area offering a stylish shopping experience and many shops, restaurants and cafes.

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  • Address: Musgrave Road, Durban
  • Phone: (031) 201-5129
  • Directions: Along the N3 highway - turn off Berea - Musgrave Centre is 5 minutes away from the highway
  • Website: www.musgravecentre.com
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    Gateway Shopping Centre: World of Shopping
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  • GerryFM
  • Updated By GerryFM on October 30, 2003
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  • Gateway Shopping Complex Entrance - Durban
    Gateway Shopping Complex
    Entrance
    by GerryFM
    Gateway Shopping Center, is one of the largest shopping malls in South Africa.

    Aside from the normal curio shops, you can pick up some high fashion, with big lables like Armani etc being represented here.

    There are heaps of leisure activities here, including loads of restaurants, pubs, movie theatres, theatres, an IMAX theatre, a Gaint Rock climbing wall, an impressive Wave Pool where you can surf or bodyboard, as well as a skate park designed by the legendary American skaetboarder Tony Hawk!!

    More than just a shopping experience

    Just about anything is available here, and you should find wjat you are looking for.

    Prices are as you would pay at a normal department store or shopping center.... all depends what you are looking for.

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  • Address: No. 1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge
  • Phone: +27-31 566 2332
  • Directions: Umhlanga Ridge, 15 - 20 minutes north of Durban.
  • Website: http//:www.gatewayworld.co.za
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    @ Cyber Cafe: Internet Cafe in Durban
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  • MikeAtSea
  • By MikeAtSea on April 3, 2005
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  • Cyber Cafe - Durban
    Cyber Cafe
    by MikeAtSea
    There are not many Internet Cafes in Durban and this one is my preferred one with a fast connection and also close to all amenities in Musgrave.

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  • Address: 134 Mansfield Rd, Durban 4001
  • Phone: 031-2014688
  • Directions: Next to the Steve Biko Campus of the Technikon
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    Pavillion-Westville: Very large Shopping centre just outside of Durban.
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  • Waalewiener
  • Updated By Waalewiener on December 23, 2002
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  • Pavillion Westville - Durban
    Pavillion Westville
    by Waalewiener
    This large Shopping centre is located on the highway N3 just north of Durban,the stores in this Mall are open 7 days a week.

    There are many stores in this Shopping Mall:
    Restaurants,Cinema's,Supermarket, Bake Shops,Book Stores,Souvenir Stores,
    Drug Stores,Coffee Shops Clothing Stores,Jewelry Stores, Flower Shops, Shoe
    Shops,Surfing Stores,Hairdresser's Shops,
    Music StoresComputer Stores and Banks.

    You can expect to spend as much or as little as you want , it depends on what you will purchase.

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  • Address: Just North of Durban Highway N3
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    Gateway Theatre of Shopping: Love to Shop!!!
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  • JackiKasner
  • By JackiKasner on July 6, 2005
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  • Entrance - Durban
    Entrance
    by JackiKasner
    18 Ster-Kinekor cinemas, IMAX Theatre, Cinema Nouveau Theatres, The Barnyard Theatre, More than 60 eateries, More than 300 world class stores, The Wave House, Fantasy Forest, 4000sqm Skate Park designed by Tony Hawk, The World`s highest indoor Climbing Rock, Nissan 4X4 Track, Old Mutual MTN ScienCentre. Everything You Could Want, More Than You Can Imagine.

    What ever you heart desires!!!

    Well, with all those shops, you can go wild...

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  • Address: Gateway MCP, Umhlanga , 4321
  • Phone: +27 ( 031 ) 566 2332
  • Directions: Umhlanga Ridge, adjacent to the N2 highway.
  • Website: http://www.gatewayworld.co.za/default.asp
  • Other Contact: fax: +27 ( 031 ) 566 2777
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    African Art Center: A great place for souviniers
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  • By Truna on January 20, 2003
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  • This is a not for profit store to by crafts made in KZN. While they are a little more pricey then you would find elsewhere, the artists who made the items are also getting the money from a sell. The items are well made, and there is somthing for everyone. Open monday - friday 8:30-5 and Saturday 9 - 1

    I personally liked the jewlery and the dolls. They also have Zulu beer pots, head rests, and many other things.

    it depends on what you're getting. braclets may be around R15, a good sized doll R150

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  • Theme: Local Craft
  • Address: Located in Tourist Junction - 160 Pine St.
  • Other Contact: afriart@iafrica.com
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    BAT Centre: Art from local artists
    Truna
  • By Truna on January 20, 2003
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  • The BAT centre is a great space for artists. It's a huge warehousekind of building where artists make and sell their art. They also perform dances and play music. (The world needs more places like this) You can find all kinds of art made here right in front of you. If what you want isn't available, you can hire one of the artists too make what you want. Amoung the things you'll find are paintings, silkscreens, prints, sculptures, pots, carved statues and chairs. The kids who work there are awesome, and will show you around. I

    Whatever you like. Some of the art made is for tourists, some has great political and social meaning /influence.

    depends on what you want to buy and who made it.

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  • Theme: Art
  • Address: 45 Maritime Pl. off the Victoria Embankment
  • Phone: 332-0451/4
  • Directions: Durban Habor next to Natal Maritime Museum
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    Beach front vendors: Giant Giraffes and all things good
    binkieloo
  • By binkieloo on April 30, 2005
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  • Anything your heart desires - Durban
    Anything your heart desires
    by binkieloo
    Everything from kids plastic sunglasses to beautifully hand crafted baskets. From bead necklaces made infront of your eyes to Central African stone work.

    You can get everything your heart desires.

    I'd recommend trying the curried pineapple - it's a very interesting combination of flavours.

    Remember though to be aware of those around you and not to flash too much cash around.

    Bead work is a specialty of the Zulu tribes. The collar necklaces can be particularly beautiful and intricate.

    Anything with beads would be native to Durban.

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  • Address: Golden Mile - Durban beach front
  • Directions: Addington Beach all the way north to North beach
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    The Belly Button: Belly Dancing in Durban!
  • By sally555 on October 26, 2006
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  • Bling to make your heart sing-The Belly Button - Durban
    Bling to make your heart
    sing-The Belly Button
    by sally555
    The Belly Button is hidden away among other stalls in The Stables Market in Durban (just off NMR Avenue). The shops are part of the historic Newmarket Stables, which is unusual in itself, but the Belly Button is tantalisingly unusual because it's the only place in Durban where you get to see live belly dancing - for free! The shop stocks outfits and accessories for belly dancing, and is a jewel among the other fascinating stalls in the complex, which sell everything from fashion to food.

    Belly dancing costumes and accessories, all the glitter and bling your heart desires!

    Compared to overseas prices - extremely reasonable!

  • Theme: Women's Clothes
  • Address: The Stables, Jacko Jackson Pl. (off NMR Ave)
  • Phone: 27 31 467 2472
  • Directions: Head towards the ABSA stadium (everyone knows where that is) turn left at the Berea Rovers Soccer Club and follow the road to The Stables.
  • Website: www.TheBB.co.za
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