Bali Shopping

Bali shopping is one of the highlights of this amazing destination, whether you want to treasure-hunt in the colourful markets of Kuta, pull out your charge card in the upscale shops of Nusa Dua, or prowl the trendy art galleries of Ubud. Be sure to bring cash: credit cards aren’t always accepted, and bargaining is part of the fun of the Balinese shopping experience.   You’ll love bargain hunting in Kuta and Legian. Haggle for amazing deals on lovely Balinese woodcarvings, colourful jewellery, and traditional crafts at Kuta Art Market; prowl the back alley shops for surf-wear, leather, and handicrafts; or delight in the luxury of duty free shopping at DFS Galleria. In Legian, gorgeous Balinese batiks and stunning gold and silver jewellery can be found for incredible prices Mertanadi Art Market.

Nusa Dua’s upmarket outdoor Bali Collection mall is heart of the magnificent resort area, and features a medley of top-notch international brands colourfully mixed with local fashions, art, and handicrafts. The local open air market is right across the street for some festive haggling and bargain-hunting, and art shops line the Pantai Mengiat Road.   The lovely cultural centre of Ubud abounds in upscale art galleries featuring many of Bali’s most prominent artists. Most weekends, nearby Sukawati hosts the island’s largest art and handicraft market, two stories of incredible prices on traditional clothing and crafts. The sophisticated shops of Monkey Forest Road abound in upscale shops offering Balinese art, designer clothing, and antiques. Visit the traditional artistic villages surround Ubud. Nearby Batubulan features stone carvings; Pengosekan, painting; Celuk, silver and gold jewellery; and Mas, wood carvings.