Malls in Bali
1. Kuta Beachwalk
This is an extraordinarily comfortable and leisurely shopping mall in Bali. Established in an area of almost 4 hectares and 250m of street length, this shopping complex houses multiple brands of international standards, numerous world-class restaurants, entertainment facilities, and franchises.
The mall also hosts a two-story parking complex with a holding capacity of 1000 cars. This had to be done due to the messy placement of the mall itself, situated in a traffic-packed area. This mall is different from the rest due to its distance from the beach, which is minimal. There is an amusing transformation in the atmosphere when you enter the foyer from the beach, which is air-conditioned.
Location: Jalan Pantai Kuta, Kuta
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM(Daily)
2. The Seminyak Village
This is the latest modern shopping mall in Bali’s beach resort area. It is a shoppers' paradise with an abundance of shopping choices. Established in 2015, this place harbors many famous brands from which you can choose and has no shortage of things for tourists to buy in Bali.
The famous sunset beach of Petitenget and the most beautiful dining and entertainment venues among La Lucciola, Ku De Ta, and Potato Head Beach Club are all within a comfortable 300m radius from the Seminyak Village. The mall covers an area of 6000 sq. It meters and is fully air-conditioned. There are escalators and elevators everywhere, and you can surely find people of different ethnicities here.
Location: Jalan Kayu Jati no.8, Basangkasa, Seminyak
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM(Daily)
3. Mal Bali Galeria
This is a large shopping mall in Bali located at the Simpang Dewaruci landmark and roundabout in Kuta. The enormous shopping and entertainment complex has a ‘family mall’ concept, with a slogan of ‘enjoy, play, eat, shop’. This mall is also a popular leisure venue where different ‘happenings’ regularly occur on various occasions throughout the year.
Location: Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai, Simpang Dewa Ruci, Kuta
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM(Daily)
4. The Bali Collection
This place is a shopping, dining, and entertainment complex within the Bali Tourism Development Corporation’s (BTDC) Nusa Dua tourism enclave. This place is, hands down, one of the best places you can be. It has everything: the clothes, the accessories, the food, and the entertainment.
Location: Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) Complex, Nusa Dua
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM(Daily)
Night Markets in Bali
5.Sanur Night Market
Sanur Night Market is also known as Pasar Sindhu Night Market or Pasar Malam Sindu. Located at the northern end of Sanur’s Jalan Danau, Tamblingan Road, this market is one of Bali's longest-running and most established night markets. Prepared to have your senses assaulted with the bold flavors and scents of the ubiquitous street food stall serving classic Balinese food. Spice shops sell varieties of locally sourced spices, and household items can also be purchased here. Besides these, Sanur Night Market is primarily known for the plurality of local cuisine, which never fails to disappoint tourists. You can always find a bargain in Sanur Market, with stalls and kiosks selling anything from art and craft items to fashion boutiques. The streets of Sanur throng with conventional art and handicraft items, various clothing, sarongs, jewelry, woodcarvings, etc. You can browse for more shops where you can get groceries, daily necessities, vegetables, meat, bread, alcoholic beverages, books, souvenirs, DVDs, organic soaps, and other cosmetic products.
6. Kuta Night Market
The boisterous nature of Kuta ensures that the central part of Bali is always awake, and the Kuta Night Market is no exception. The exceptional diversity of street food displayed at the Kuta Night Market makes it the perfect place to go after hitting the clubs and is ideal for the post-party meal! You can also find the typical kitschy tourist items like keychains, trinkets, and handicrafts, all of which make the perfect souvenirs or gifts for loved ones back home or as a way to memorialize your jaunt in Bali.
7. Gianyar Night Market
The Gianyar Night Market is close to Ubud's city center and is a known stop for those in the know regarding where to get the best street food and places to go for cheap eats. Prepare for an assault on your senses as the multitude of sights, sounds, and smells of innumerable works being clanged, meat being grilled, and veggies being sauteed take over the air.
Art Markets in Bali
8. Ubud Art Market
Located right opposite the Puri Saren Royal Palace, Ubud Art Market is the ideal place to buy something authentic to Bali. From ikat woven skirts and woodcarvings to oil lamps and brass statuettes, this market has all kinds of handicrafts. With relatively higher quality and a greater variety of products, this market is popular with locals and foreigners. As always, bargaining is a must.
9. Kumbasari Art Market
One of Denpasar’s most enduring and iconic attractions, the Kumbasari Art Market is a one-stop-shop for all things handicraft and art-related. Spanning four floors, the Kumbasari Art Market changes as the day progresses. Scenes with early morning markets with fruit vendors abound morph into a bustling hub where tourists walk away with everything from easy-to-find sarongs or keychains to massive sculptures by midday. The Kumbasari Art Market also turns into a makeshift food court once the sun sets, with rows of food vendors selling scrumptious cheap eats, perfect after a long day of haggling and browsing through paintings.
10. Kuta Art Market
Stretching out from the Kuta Sidewalk, the Kuta Art Market is hugely popular amongst tourists and is a favorite destination to head to when buying souvenirs to remember your trip to Bali. Rows upon rows of shops selling items of art known worldwide as Balinese ensure you can find whatever you’re looking for under any budget. World-renowned surf brands like Billabong, Ripcurl, and Quiksilver have also set up shop alongside local designers, alluding to the market’s popularity.
11. Sukawati Art Market
If you are an art enthusiast keen on exploring and buying Balinese art items, the Sukawati Art Market, also known as the Pasar Seni Sukawati, is a must-visit. Located in the Gianyar area, it is one of Bali's most distinguished and long-standing art markets in Bali and is a famous tourist hub for shopaholics as well as the locals shopping for art and in search of great bargains. The market's history goes back to the 80s when this two-story establishment existed. Being an ideal choice for inexpensive commodities and classy souvenirs, the Sukawati Art Market is a must-visit tourist attraction of every itinerary.
12. Tegallalang Market
Another popular attraction in Tegallalang, apart from the famed rice terraces, is the Tegallalang Market, which is a great and more affordable alternative to the Ubud Art Market or the Sukawati Art Market. Since the shops are located very close to where they source their art from wholesalers, most shops also offer delivery services. Be aware that most shops are closed on Sunday, so avoid going to the Tegallalang Market then.
What to Buy in Bali
1. Jewellery
Silverware is one of the best things to buy in all of Bali. The designs here are quite tribal and traditional Balinese, and the one thing you shouldn’t be skeptical of when thinking of what to buy in Bali is the quality. The blacksmiths and goldsmiths here do a tremendous job with the intricate design work. Spend the most of what you can on jewels as they will not disappoint you, trust us.
Where to Get This?
I. John Hardy Ubud Workshop and Showroom:
Address: Jl. Raya Mambal, Br. Baturning No. 1, Mambal, Abiansemal, Mambal, Kec. Abiansemal, Kabupaten Badung
Opening Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM(Daily)II. Studio Perak:
Address: Jl. Hanoman No.15, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Opening Hours: 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM(Daily)
2. Chocolates and Coffee
Indonesia is famous for its Kopi Luwak coffee; if you’re a coffee lover, you already know that. Bali, in particular, is renowned for making chocolates with the Luwak flavor, and coffee and chocolates are amongst the most popular things to buy in Bali amongst travelers. You combine two of the best flavors; what could go wrong? So, on your next trip, don't forget to get these when thinking of what to buy in Bali.
Also, don’t forget to check out the most expensive coffee in Indonesia and one of the most exquisite coffees in the entire world, Kopi Luwak. It is readily available throughout Bali and can be enjoyed in various cafes.
Where to Get This?
I. Bali BonBon
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No.246c, Sanur, Kec. Denpasar Sel., Kota Denpasar
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM(Monday to Saturday)II. Krakakoa Bali Factory & Store:
Address: Jl. Raya Seminyak No.57, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM(Daily)
3. Fragrances
No matter how many times you visit Bali, you will agree when we say the perfumes and body oils are a speciality here. You can also shop for other beauty products such as skin care or hair care creams, which you will get at a reasonable price here.
Where to Get This?
I. Utama Spice:
Address: Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 8:30 AM(Daily)
4. Bags
When thinking of things to buy in Bali, you will find yourself stuck in a wide array of options of bags to choose from. Again, bags come cheap in Bali, and if you know the right places, you can also get unique colors and designs. Some brands like Ono Creations brag about their eco-friendly bags with exquisitely detailed textiles as an effort to preserve the culture.
Where to Get This?
I. Threads of Life:
Address: Jalan Kajeng 24, UbudOnline Stores: Ono Creations and Smile Clothing
5. Handicrafts
Bali holds an ancient tradition of promoting and bringing local artists into the spotlight. And trust us, Bali is worth the hype regarding arts and crafts. You can get anything here, from vintage furniture to handmade terracotta; these handicraft items are something you should invest your money in.
Where to Get This?
I. Sukawati Art Market:
Address: Jalan Raya Sukawati, Sukawati, Kec. Sukawati, Kabupaten Gianyar
Opening hours: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PMII. Mercredi:
Address: Denpasar
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM