Dubai is a shopper’s paradise! Don’t ask what you can buy, but rather what you can’t. You will find a variety of goods at bargain prices at the many well-designed, air-conditioned malls and traditional souks, with anything from gold and silks to perfumes and pearls. And then there is the annual month-long Dubai Shopping Festival with even more incredible discounts, raffles and bonus vouchers. This has earned Dubai a well-deserved international reputation as a shopping destination.

The city of Dubai itself is situated on the banks of a creek, a natural inlet from the Persian Gulf that divides the city neatly into two. With enormous construction and development in various industries, Dubai attracts world attention through innovative real estate projects, sporting events and conferences.

Kuala Lumpur is a modern Asian city of shiny skyscrapers that has grown from nothing to a bustling city. It is home to the Petronas Twin Towers, one of the world’s tallest buildings, with the most amazing views of the city. Kuala Lumpur is a diverse city with its colonial buildings, a vibrant Chinatown with street sellers and night bazaars, and a busy Little India. The street markets are a great shopping experience where you will find anything from fresh fruit and fish to silk and electronics. And then there are still some of Southeast Asia’s biggest shopping malls where you will find the latest fashion, accessories and jewellery, to name a few. Whatever it is you are looking for, you are sure to find it in Kuala Lumpur!

The most discerning shopper will find shopping in Bangkok to be an exciting and thrilling experience, whatever it is that you are looking for. Bangkok has an assortment of places, from shiny chrome and soaring modern air-conditioned malls, to the hustle and bustle of its legendary vibrant street markets, where you can shop to your heart’s content. You will find a variety of things to buy, from designer jewellery to antiquities and Thai silk to the latest fashions, Bangkok has it all!

Kuala Lumpur, meaning ‘muddy confluence’, has come a long way from being a small mining boomtown to cosmopolitan metropolis today. The allure of the city will hypnotize you and you will be surprised with the things to see, do and experience. There are a variety of cultural events and shows, museums, galleries, international cuisine, and amazing shopping. You will find an irresistible choice of local crafts and international name brands at the glitzy shopping malls, buzzing bazaars and night markets. Shopaholics should not miss the Malaysia Mega Sale, a summer-long event offering shoppers great discounts and special offers in a variety of shops in the malls. Heaven on earth for bargain hunter’s!

Bangkok is a city of contrasts with its gleaming skyscrapers and historical temples, a metropolis where past, present and future live together in harmony. Bangkok is one of the most popular shopping destinations in Asia and it is easy to see why. You will find a variety of items at the many markets and upmarket shopping malls, from silks and jewellery to tailor-made clothes and traditional handicrafts. Whatever it is you are looking for, Bangkok has it all. You might even have to buy another suitcase to get it all home!