Tunjungan Plaza

Shopping

Surabaya has several handicrafts and antique shops that sell carvings and textiles from Java, Bali and other islands. The city’s large shopping malls are also good places to shop in air-conditioned comfort for international-brand clothing, and other goods at very competitive prices (check out the monumental Tunjungan Plaza). The city’s gold market is on Jalan Bauram, lined with jewellers and goldsmith shops, most products are of 24-carat purity. For a colourfully authentic shopping experience, head to one of the city's many markets. Those in the Arab Quarter, for example, feature dozens of vendors that sell cotton and silk sari lengths, batik and ikat cloth, herbs, spices, and perfumes.

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Tunjungan Plaza

Surabaya's shopping central, this mega mall is a giant made up of five different zones, with zone 5 being home to the most upmarket brand boutiques. Bring time, as navigating the endless maze of stores might prove difficult for first-time visitors. The mall houses an IMAX cinema and a food …

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Pasar Genteng

One of Surabaya's many markets, Pasar Genteng is, perhaps, less hectic than its many cousins sprawling around the city. The main attraction here is the exotic local snacks - many come pre-packaged and make for perfect souvenirs and gifts to bring …

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Mirota Batik & Handicraft

A one-stop location for all your souvenir needs, Mirota Batik is rather inconspicuous from the outside but opens up into a spacious store selling all manner of Indonesian speciality items such as batik, traditional clothing, wood carvings, and various …

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Galaxy Mall

A large, clean, polished shopping centre, Galaxy Mall is home to a large variety of mid-range stores and boutiques, with many international brands well-represented. This one boasts a large number of affordable eateries (check out the Food Galaxy Food Court) and a …

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Pasar Ampel

When in the Arab Quarter, do not miss the authentic local bazaar selling all manner of Middle Eastern items - from delicious sweet dates to perfumes to religious paraphernalia. The market's location next to the Ampel Mosque makes it impossible to …

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Townsquare Surabaya (Sutos)

Both a mall and a hangout venue for the local young crowd, Surabaya Town Square has admittedly lost some of its former prowess, yet still remains attractive to many. Food stands, cafés, restaurants and even a number of nightlife establishments run shop on its …

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Ciputra World

Ciputra World mall, adjacent to its namesake hotel, is currently one of city's favorite destinations for brand-name shopping. Well-known international brands of the upmarket sector can be found here in abundance. The top-floor food court offers a variety of dining …

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Pasar Pabean

An indoor market linking the Arab Quarter and Chinatown, Pasar Pabean is a bustling mix of vendor's stalls enveloped in the scent of fresh seafood. Fish, crabs, clams and other marine creatures are in abundance, along with various kinds of produce and …

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