There are two types of shopping options in the Sinai and Red Sea area and visitors can enjoy each of them for the distinctly different opportunities which they present.  The first type of shopping is the kind of mall shopping which visitors frequently engage in during vacation – shopping for souvenirs and gifts to take home while also picking up name-brand items for themselves.  This type of shopping is not common in Sinai but visitors will find that it is possible.  The best place to do this type of shopping is the Victoria Wharf , which offers mall-style shopping complete with food courts, all situated along the water.  See http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction... for additional information.

The other type of shopping for visitors to enjoy in the area is the traditional market shopping at the local bazaars ( http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction... ) or souks.   This shopping takes places with local shopkeepers and is more than just a buying and spending experience.   It is an experience which lets travelers in to the culture of the area.   Shopkeepers will offer tea and snacks to passers-by to entice them in to the store and will share information about their goods in a process which involves bargaining over prices.   Detailed information about this type of shopping including tips for travelers can be found online at http://www.goredsea.com/en_travelguid... .