Shopping

is a souvenir shop with a large range of items and beautifully crafted ornaments. A good place to pick up expensive gifts or a keepsake from Iran. It is located at the corner of Valiasr Ave & Saveh St, in the Northern Vallasr Ave Area. Telephone: 2205 0071

sells all sizes and shapes of carpet and is a good place to make a carpet purchase without the chaos of the grand bazaar. It is located close to Ferdosi Square on Ferdosi Street.

The Jomeh Bazaar or Friday markets are held in the multi-storey carpark on the east side of Jomhuri Avenue from 9am-4pm every Friday. There are priceless antiques as well as almost valueless bric-a-brac.

in Tajrish contains brand name shops such as Prada, Fendi, Banana Republic, Diesel, Zara, Guess and Versache.

Geisha Street, Milade Noor Street and Karim Khan Street have countless Jewellery shops where gold and gem-studded jewellery can be bought for extremely reasonable prices.

is an art and crystal shop located at No.1643, Valiasr Avenue. Telephone: 22668916-9. It is open 9am-9pm Saturday to Thursday. Here you can find the best Iranian art and quality in crystal items at with reasonable prices. Payment is conveniently possible in Iranian Rials and US dollars.

The Valiasr Avenue and Tajrish Tandis malls can satisfy any shopaholic, with brand name stores and traditional boutiques open till late.

shop is a small but charming establishment that sells carpets, qalyans and other traditional items for quite reasonable prices. It is located in the Serai Parsa bazaar, just off Kababihah Alley. If you want to buy a Persian carpet but do not wish to spend too much, this is the place to go. The proprietor is extremely friendly and offers great service. Telephone: 0912 388 5994

It is another shop where souvenirs can be found. It is located on the corner of Manchuri and Ferdosi Streets, opposite the entrance to the British Embassy.

is a charming shop that sells the best nuts, spices and sweets in town. Perfect for gifts. It is located at 1565, Valiasr Avenue near the Chamran Expressway. Telephone: 2050329. Website: www.tavazomotif.com

also have shops that sell all varieties of items and a stroll through these streets can be quite interesting. Remember to bargain!

located at Vanak Square, this is a shopping mall with mostly clothing shops. Useful for shopping because of the exchange rate of Iranian Rials; most items tend to be cheaper than they are in other countries.