Re: From India to Pakistan…to shop!!
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here is some info abt shopping area in islamabad (^^)
BLUE AREA:
Shopping in Islamabad can be a very different experience if you wander around the Blue Area, Kohsar Market (F-6), Super Market (F-6) and the Jinnah Super (F-7). Blue Area is the business hub of Islamabad interspersed with classy shops selling branded wear. HangTen, Textilion, United Colors of Benetton and Lawrencepur offer casual wear, footwear and accessories. Beautiful and expensive home furnishings and interior decorators also have a strong presence in Blue Area with latest fabrics and designs to transform your homes and offices. Most of these shops are very expensive and charge astronomical prices for their wares.
A wide array of popular bakeries and sweet shops like Rahat Bakery, Jamil Sweets, Nirala, Fresco and United Bakery are located here. Packed with mouth watering, eye popping, delectable goodies, these bakeries do a roaring business regardless of time and season. Shops selling top-of-the-notch fitness machines, electric goods and expensive crockery are also found in the Blue Area.
SUPER MARKET (F-6):
Super Market in F-6,
on the other hand, has a quiet and quaint feel to it. Maybe it is because of the abundance of handicrafts and souvenir items that are sold here. The shopkeepers here are very courteous and quite willing to display their colorful wares for your inspection. Lots of shops here sell cushions, bed covers, handbags, ladies kurtis, etc. adorned with Kashmiri and Swati embroidery. A fine collection of Pashmina shawls, rugs, carpets and wall hangings in intricate bead, thread and mirror work is also available.
Foreigners love to shop here and it is not uncommon for shopkeepers to add a shawl or a scarf “for the lady back home” as a gift to the final purchase. Durrani’s is the place to shop for art supplies, stationery and imported pens while Mr. Books and Mr. Books Too sell fiction, nonfiction and school books, magazines and stationery.
KOHSAR MARKET (F-6):
Kohsar market is one of Islamabad’s oldest and most cherished shopping areas. Called “a slice of Europe in Pakistan,” Kohsar market has the reputation for being extremely well stocked with fresh and exotic products. Everything needed to throw a five star banquet for local and foreign dignitaries is available here.
JINNAH SUPER (F-7):
When it comes to ultimate shopping experience, there’s no place like Jinnah Super in Islamabad. Whether you are looking for cutting edge fashion, used books, home décor or exquisitely crafted gold jewelery or you just want to while away the breezy evening hours window shopping, Jinnah Super is the place for you. It comprises several blocks of buildings housing the best that the city has to offer.
Opposite the main entrance to Jinnah market you will find a “Floral Village” that provides a variety of seasonal flowers in simple and elaborate bouquets, not unlike those found near Liberty Market in Lahore. Big names in home textile products, fashion wear and fabrics like Chen One, Bareeze, Mushrooms, Bed & Bath, Nishat Linen, Slazenger, Cross Roads, Cambridge, Bonanza etc. are all found within walking distance of each other.
Fashion stores like Amir Adnan,](http://www.amiradnan.com/) Junaid Jamshed, Maria B’s boutique and international labels like Levis and GQ are available here and so is every major name in footwear. Cheaper stuff and bargain shops exist side by side with fancy outlets with no dearth of customers for either class.
