Unique Shopping in Cape Town
From super-sized shopping malls to quaint cobble stoned markets and pop-up shops, unique Shopping experiences in Cape Town promise innovative design, quality and tastes for all who dare to discover…
Go to a full list of all major Shopping Malls in Cape Town, their location, opening times and what makes them unique.
Cape Town shopping is especially unique due to us having an overwhelming number of creative people that include designers, artists, stylists, fashion designers and entrepreneurs offering a variety of unique goods from designer labels to hand crafted beadwork as you roam the streets of the Mother City looking for unique outlets.
So take time to explore some of the most unique Shops Cape Town has to offer whether you are looking for unique gifts or unusual International food delis…
If it’s a sunny day, don’t miss the Cape Quarter in Greenpoint / De Waterkant with her trendy shops and boutiques, designer leather stationary from Campo Marzio and unique interior design stores like NAP & BANKS Kitchen Boutique. At Gardens Shopping Center you will find the delightful French shop; La Cremerie if you are looking for French delicacies & real French food in Cape Town. The Highstreet Shoping Village in Durbanville is another beautiful outdoor shopping mall with open walkways and lots of specialist shops ranging from wooden toys for children and specialist foot care consultants.
Cape Town has many specialist jewellery stores which you can find in Specialist Shops directory and don’t forget The Tanzanite Experience for a truly unique gift.
The Tanzanite Experience is also a very unique tourist attraction at the Foundry in De Waterkant.
If the weather isn’t playing along, visit one of the larger shopping malls which is not only filled with chain stores, but also offer some great unique shopping. Major shopping malls include the V&A Waterfront, Gardens Shopping Center, Cavendish Square and Constantia Village in the Southern Suburbs, Bayside Centre in Blouberg, Canal Walk along the N1, Tygervalley in the Northern Suburbs and of course Somerset Mall in Somerset West.
Skip to a full list of all major Shopping Malls in Cape Town, what makes them unique and the location & opening times of each shopping mall.
If you’re looking for the classic African hand crafted curious and art at good prices, visit Cape Town’s markets found all over town.
The most famous flea market in the city centre is known as Greenmarket Square which sells everything and anything for the tourist looking to buy handmade clothing, jewellery, African masks and drums and other curios made up of wire, wood, leather, beads and other raw earthy materials. Other lovely markets include the Greenpoint Market in the parking area of the Greenpoint stadium, the Red Shed Craft Workshop and the Waterfront Craft Market (both at the Waterfront).
A fabulous and very unique shopping experience will be had at The famous Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock and various other shops in and around Woodstock are blossoming. Woodstock & Salt River are quickly becoming the new artistic avenue of Cape Town where you will find 2nd hand furniture, re-vamped rustic furniture, original retro furniture and lots of fabric & textile stores.
Take a drive to Hout Bay’s Bay Harbour Market or open-air Sunday Craft Market across the post office. All around the Southern suburbs you are also bound to find creative open-air markets in places like Rondebosch, Kirstenbosch and Constantia.
Kalk Bay is also worth a visit as unique shoppers can expect to find matchless gems, antiques and bargains all along the main road.
Wherever you end up in the city, come rain or shine you’ll always be sure to find a unique stall, a secret pop-up shop or a shopping center offering you some really Unique Shopping extravaganza in Cape Town.
Ed Beukes