Shopping in Dublin is one of the most exciting activities in the city that both tourists and the residents of the city love to indulge in. Grafton Street in the south and Henry Street in the north are the two major shopping districts of Dublin.
Famous shopping areas in Dublin are:
- Grafton Street is located south of Dublin city, between St Stephen's Green and Trinity College. It is a trendy shopping area, which has a myriad of fashionable stores. Brown Thomas, a popular department store that sells various designer products. Weirs, a leading jewelers of Dublin and the renowned Bewley's Cafés also have their shops in this street. The other fashionable shopping streets in this area are Dawson Street, Wicklow Street and South Great Georges Street. The Georges Street Arcade, a fantastic indoor market is situated nearby. Powerscourt Towncentre, one of the best shopping centers in Dublin is also in the vicinity.
- Henry Street is one of the irresistible shopping streets in Dublin, located in the north of the city. Arnotts is one of the frequently visited departmental store selling designer clothing and footwear. The famous shopping malls of Dublin in this area are the ILAC Shopping Center and Jervis Street Shopping Center. In
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the vicinity there is Moore Street, which is noticed for its extraordinary outdoor food market. O'Connell Street, a principal thoroughfare in Dublin houses the splendid Eason's Booksellers, Clery's Department Store and an array of other shops.
- Blackrock Market is among the best weekend markets in the whole of Ireland. The market has stores that sell all kinds of items like antique and second-hand goods, furniture, furnishings, modern art items, handicrafts and much more.
- Cows Lane Fashion and Design Market: It is located in Saint Michael and John's Banquet Hall. One can find everything under the sun like fashion clothing, bags, belts, umbrellas, jewelery, ceramics and much more in this market. It remains open on Saturday from 10 AM to 5:30 PM.
- Temple Bar, the cultural center of the city boasts of some superb shops as well. The umpteen stores in the area sell clothes, art and crafts items and music products.
- Christchurch is a very old area in the city and has a variety of antiques shops, gift shops and those that stock crafts.
Shopping in Dublin is one of the recreational pastime for ordinary tourists and impulsive shoppers. With so many wonderful shopping destinations, the shoppers can buy small souvenirs as well as popular designer labels.
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