Location: Luxor
Top Things to do in Luxor
The 10 Best Gift & Specialty Shops in Luxor, Nile River Valley
The Luxor in Las Vegas is to the actual CITY of Luxor, Egypt, as marshmallow fluff is to fois gras. (We’re sure you knew that. We just enjoy analogies.) Sure, the hotel/casino in Vegas might have a beam of light visible from space, but we bet you'll find a hot-air balloon ride over the Valley of Kings much more illuminating. (Editor's note: Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you're currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and monitor your government's travel alerts.)
Restaurants in Luxor
1. Fair Trade Centre Luxor Outlet
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By jillo246
We had a great experience both times we visited the shop near Luxor Temple. All the merchandise is handmade and a lot of it by women working through community projects. With a fixed price there is no worry about having to barter. The prices are fair and most goes back into the community. We found many beautiful cotton and linen items as well as beautiful pottery with amazing detail. On one of our visits we met Ahmed Farrag who was in charge of the shop for the day. He was very conscientious and left us to look until we had questions. He also allowed us to step outside to see the colors of pottery and linen in the daylight. He was very knowledgeable about the shop and its merchandise and answered any question we had on the items with ease. Ahmed made our shopping experience relaxed and enjoyable. I agree with the other reviewer that this shop should not be missed, both because of its beautiful and artistic handmade items, and the communities that it supports.
2. Habiba Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 78 reviews
A marketing outlet for quality handcraft & cotton of Egypt.Local producers are supported through the principals of fair trade. Beautiful embroidery, beadwork & hand loomed textiles are available together with hand beaten brass lamps. Cotton producers of hamam towels & fine cotton printed with egyptian prints.Prices are fixed & staff speak english. Open everyday 10am-10pm.
Reviewed By vincentgQ620KY
A welcomed reprieve from the bustle and haggling of the bazaar. Habiba Gallery is a proper store selling quality products. Everything is marked, so no need to ask for the price or haggle. I bought a beautiful pair of earnings for US$2!
3. Aboudy Book Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Gawaaaaad
if you looking for Books , Postcards , History of egypt , ancient egyptian visit aboudy bookshop in luxor ❤️❤️
4. Bait El Ainy
5. Alladins Cave
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By GreenDi7
My friend Jackson took me here after I had purchased some goods (water, milk and orange juice) from a shop around the corner. She asked him how much should I have paid, I had paid considerably more. He was not happy that we had been treated this way and asked us which shop we had come from. He went to speak with the shopkeeper and got our money back. Saladin is a perfect gentleman, he didn't want us to have a bad opinion of Egyptian people from our experience. The next time I went there to buy water etc. I wanted to buy a knife to cut up lemons, he lent me one from his home and told me to return it at the end of my holiday ...... what more can I say ????
6. Ata Bazar
7. El Daly Gallery
8. Habiba hand Weaving
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 95 reviews
When you visit the shop and decide you want a scarf and you want a certain size, weight, colour or design, the girls will be happy to create the scarf you require. The scarf will take up to 3 days to complete and then you will have the most beautiful quality scarf for either yourself or for a present to take back home for a loved one. The shop has been open for over 4 years now and are starting to introduce new hand made products from the people from Luxor and other parts of Eygpt. Hand made beaded bags - purses - cushion covers - wall hangings are all stitched by the ladys from Luxor in their own homes. Table clothes - bedding 100% Eygtian cotton - curtains - bed spreads are also made here in Eygpt. The girls in the shop have started to weave lining a trouser - tunics - shirts can be found in the shop. Traditional galaba can be made to order from one of the very best trailors in Luxor. The galabas will take up to 3 days to complete. Thank you.
Reviewed By rosieharrison66 - Towcester, United Kingdom
Lovely shop with amazing hand crafted items at good prices, make sure you visit to enjoy hassle free browsing and the chance to buy from an amazing selection of scarves, jewellery, bags and loads more.
9. Gaddis & Co.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Egyptian souvenir shop, the oldest shop in town that was established in 1907. You can find a unique collection of books, souvenirs, cotton products and much more. Also, we have the exclusive collection of Attya Gaddis Photography, a vast collection of photos of different parts of Egypt that were taken early 90s.
Reviewed By FrederickWentworth - Rouen, France
for books about Luxor and Egypt, photographs of old Luxor, curios, Egyptian cotton, etc. The choice of books is not to be dismissed as amateurish, it is really good and Mrs Gaddis is a very pleasant, knowledgeable lady (my wife says the old saleswoman is too pressing however).
10. Shop Sandouk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Fixed Price hand crafts gallary. Handwooven shawls BedCovers. Exclusive Fashion. Accessories. Pottery. Wood. Glass. Alabaster, Basalt. Brass, Cupper. Rugs, Carpets. Home Decorations. Souvenirs. And much more...
Reviewed By miamyoung - Whitstable, United Kingdom
Best shop in Luxor for hand crafts and souvenirs. Some really lovely stuff. Fixed price. Genuine no hassle. The owner just left us look around while he sat and played his guitar outside. Found it by accident on the West Bank of the Nile. Recommend taking the public ferry and avoiding all the touting for business by the motor boats and fellucas. Peaceful trip after all the hassle and tat in Luxor souk.
