‘Have money, will spend’ is the mantra of the Bahraini shopper and a range of glitzy malls with global brands and niche stores leave them spoilt for choice. We go mall-hopping and find everything from bargain deals to the toniest labels.

Big, glitzy and full of choices, that’s how we like our shopping malls. Bahrain scores a perfect ten on all three counts — its malls have the best brands available, offer a range of choices based on the spending capacity and are definitely swanky.

Bahrain This Month brings you the low-down on the best shopping and retail outlets in the country, where you should head for the best deals, what’s new in the mall space and special offers in the coming months.

Al Aali Shopping Complex
One of the high-end malls in Bahrain, Al Aali is intrinsically Arabian in its feel, and luxurious. Located in the Seef area, it offers a diverse mix of local, regional and international brands.

Recent additions to the retail roster include Café Ceramique and Clever Cupcakes, with Lebanese restaurant Leila and Maya Delices opening soon. The shopping complex will soon add Le Notre, Trousseau, Touch of Lace, Purple Swirl, Rocco Couture and Tu Tu Cute to its line-up.

This summer, the mall will keep your kids busy with a whole set of fun activities, games and contests. There are gift vouchers to be won as well!

Moda Mall
Meant for the high-end shoppers, Moda Mall is home to 160 brands such as Louis Vuitton, Emporio Armani, Dior, Fendi, Versace, Valentino, Just Cavalli and Gucci amongst many others. Its exquisite Jewellery Court is home to some of the most exclusive brands, including the recently opened Cartier, Audermars Piguet, Van Cleef and Arpels boutiques.

The mall is offering free valet parking and has a range of offers for Ramadan and summer as well. An interesting list of restaurants, including Maki, Lina’s, Illy Cafe and Abdul Wahab, offer some chic dining-out options.

Bahrain Mall
This mall prides itself on being the home to the first hypermarket in Bahrain — Géant. Those looking for offers and promotions are well advised to visit during summer months as the mall offers loads of entertainment for the family and attractive prizes with its signature events during Ramadan.

Also, the ministry of health will be conducting free blood sugar and blood pressure checks for all customers during July.

Bahrain City Centre
The Kingdom’s largest integrated entertainment, shopping and leisure resort, Bahrain City Centre (BCC) offers customers a choice of over 350 retail outlets, a 20-screen cinema and a waterpark. It has a raft of new services, promotions and outlets in store for summer as well. Its Fun Pass package, which allows a single entry to the Wahooo! Waterpark, Cineco, Magic Planet and Bowling @ Magic Planet, offer a discount of almost BD10 for adults and BD8 for children.

Also, for every BD20 spent at BCC, you stand a chance of winning a five-night holiday to Disneyland Paris. Another contest will allow you to win BD100 if you register on their website. There’ll also be a range of attractive discounts and promotions during Ramadan as well as an Islamic exhibition and a chance to donate to those less privileged.

The likes of Karen Millen, BCBG Maxazaria, Versace Collection and Reebok will open their doors soon, too.