Location: Dili
Top Things to do in Dili
Top 5 Shopping in Dili, Dili District
Having endured 20 years of struggle for independence from Indonesia, East Timor's coastal capital, Dili, has made remarkable strides toward reconstruction after innumerable damages and losses. Its former Portuguese colonial flavor can still be found in remaining villas and churches along the waterfront, as well as the 65-foot statue of Jesus overlooking the coast, reminiscent of Cristo Redentor in Rio Di Janeiro. The waterfront parks and white sand beaches are popular for diving and relaxing.
Restaurants in Dili
1. Things and Stories
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
At "Things and Stories" you will find the highest quality and widest range of handicraft 100% made in Timor-Leste. Feel the touch of locally grown cotton, hand-woven and hand-dyed textiles (the traditional Tais), traditional fire cooked pottery and woodcarving, wit a touch of contemporary design. Presenting a network of more than 800 artisans and many stories for you to bring home.
2. Alola Foundation Center & Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Alola Esperansa, the business arm of the Alola Foundation, was established in 2006 to promote cultural preservation and economic empowerment of women.
3. Arte Moris
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By mrsmillwood
If you have an artistic eye and knowledge of the cultural history you will appreciate this place. Amazing initiative in my opinion.
4. Empreza Diak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
EMPREZA DIAK is a Timorese organisation that works to end poverty in Timor-Leste. We economically empower people creating new livelihood opportunities, providing innovative training and starting small businesses to build better futures. We have 2 shops - Dili and Atauro island - where you can beautiful handicrafts, eco-friendly products and innovative items produced by rural artisans in Timor-Leste. By buying this products you are supporting the economic empowerment of remote communities.
5. Tais Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By 505millied - West Palm Beach, United States
You can't leave Timor without owning some of their local textiles, the Tais Market has the best selection.
