Hyderabad Shopping hubs

Hyderabad is famed for its exquisite pearls, which are often embellished with gold and silver. Basra pearl is the most popular pearl, and is unrivalled in terms of glare and colour. Bidriware is another Hyderabad specialty, plates, trinkets and vases are crafted from bidri, and constitute as fantastic gifts.

Madina, in Charminar is the best location for ‘bidriware’ collection. The small pieces of reflective mirror sewn into the embroider saris add the signature Hyderabad sparkle. This type of embellishment isn't confined to clothing; it is also found on cushion covers, bags and bedspreads.

Basheerbagh/Abids/Nampally:

This area of Hyderabad is considered the city's jewelry shopping district. Large showrooms display a wide range of jewelry, leather, textiles and handicrafts. This area is constantly busy, with the weekends most congested.

Charminar

The markets in this area are the best place to shop for pearls. Hyderabad pearls come in many formats, from strings of the popular Basra pearl, to gold and silver bracelets studded with cultured pearls.

Laad Bazaar

This longstanding shopping center tucked away in the Old City is a thriving shopping arena. Shoppers can find ‘Bidriware’, pearls and stone studded jewelry in Laad Bazaar.

Banjara Hills/Jubilee Hills

This area is a home to Hyderabad's mall culture. Gleaming shopping complexes in this area stock all the big brands. Malls are often busy, but offer a much more relaxed shopping experience than other areas.

Mahatma Gandhi Road

This large shopping district in the Secunderabad area of the city is home to a string of trendy boutiques and clothing emporiums. The General Bazaar and the Cloth Market are the most popular haunts for bargain hunters.

Sultan Bazaar

This busy commercial center covers the entire spectrum of shopping, from dazzling showrooms selling modern goods, to rudimentary street side vendors offering everything from silk to sweets.