Paseo Herencia Shopping & Entertainment Center (J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 382-A, Palm Beach) — – this is a Spanish hacienda-style shopping center that is better-known for its restaurants. Patrons can choose from American, Oriental, Mexican, Cuban, Continental, Italian and Caribbean cuisine or seafood before or after enjoying a movie in Aruba’s most luxurious cineplex with six […]
Palm Beach Shopping Center (L.G. Smith Blvd. 95, Oranjestad) – this is Aruba’s ultimate luxury shopping, dining and entertainment destination anchored by Salvatore Ferragamo, Mont Blanc, Audemars Piguet, Hublot, Iwc, Panerai, Harry Winston, Chanel, Baccarat, Lladró, Christofle, lalique, Apple, iphone, ipad, blackberry and much more. This mall also includes a megaplex movie house
Flea Market (L.G. Smith Blvd., opposite Container Harbour, Oranjestad) –– this market makes a good introduction to the island’s local flavor as well as the opportunity to make bargain purchases. Often a mix of Caribbean products can be found here as well as offerings of local snacks and even BBQ meals. Aruban Crafts, Souvenirs, Artwork, […]
Caya G.F. Betico Croes (downtown Oranjestad) – this street, named after a local political activist, is a major shopping strip, ranging from French perfume to china, eyewear, souvenirs, etc. etc. Both tourists and locals shop here. Beware – even though many items are advertised as “duty free”, they are in fact not so (they are […]
“Blue Mall” (Av. Winston Churchill 80) – an upscale 15-floor shopping center which houses various shops carrying high-end merchandise for wealthier shoppers, such as Cartier, Swarovski and Hublot (jewelry); Armani Exchange, BCBG Max Azria, Carolina Herrera, Desigual, Faconnable, Louis Vuitton, Mango, Massimo Dutti, Salvatore Ferragamo, Pronovias, Vilebrequin, and Zara (apparel); Aldo, Adidas, Crocs, Nine […]
Acropolis Center (Av. Winston Churchill esq. Rafael Augosto Sánchez) – Multi-level mall (at least five floors) builded from the late 1990s onward, with a variety of brand-name stores, electronic and cell phone shops, a string of full-service banks & ATMs, supermarkets, food courts (with various American and international fast food options), multiplex movie theaters, […]
Diamond Mall (Av. Los Próceres) – Multi-level mall (at least five floors) builded from the late 1990s onward, with a variety of brand-name stores, electronic and cell phone shops, a string of full-service banks & ATMs, supermarkets, food courts (with various American and international fast food options), multiplex movie theaters, and parking – all […]
Bella Vista Mall (Av. Sarasota esq. Calle Los Arrayanes, Bella Vista) – Multi-level mall (at least five floors) builded from the late 1990s onward, with a variety of brand-name stores, electronic and cell phone shops, a string of full-service banks & ATMs, supermarkets, food courts (with various American and international fast food options), multiplex […]
One of the capital’s most traditional shopping districts is Calle El Conde, or simply “El Conde”, this pedestrian-only strip near the Zona Colonial has a string of apparel and shoe stores, electronic equipment shops, convenience stores and supermarkets, and fast food joints. Unfortunately, because this strip has been around for decades, the area comes across […]