Durban Shopping

One of my very favourite things to do in Durban was to browse at the many FLEA MARKETS scattered throughout the Beachfront. Many colourful displays were laid out on the sidewalks for all to see. This one, with the vendor sitting comfortably in the shade, had mostly straw hats and baskets.

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.

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.

For those keep shoppers visiting Durban, The Pavillion is the place to go to for some retail therapy.
With over a million Visitors each month one of the most popular shopping malls in Durban.

What to buy: Hosting around 230 shops, ranging from restaurants, curio shops, jewellery stores and fashion outlets to cinemas, and entertainment areas.

Shop at one of the Southern Hemispheres largest shopping centres -Gateway shopping centre.
Gateway is more than a shopping mall - it`s billed as a `Theatre of Shopping` offering visitors, much more than the average shopping center. The impressive structure, situated alongside the N2 highway in Umhlanga Rocks, houses a vast array of shops, cinemas and restaurants PLUS a huge standing wave known as Drex, a mega skate park designed by international expert Tony Hawk, the highest climbing wall imaginable and a go-kart track, putt-putt course and a challenging 4x4 track.

What to pay: Depends on your wallet and what you are looking for.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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