SHOPS
EXCHANGE RATE
Varied between 7850 - 8050 to the Aussie dollar.
PT. BALI SAUDARA VALAS (Authorised Money Changer)
Jl Pura Bagus Taruna 511, Legian (also known as Jl Werdedura).
Air-conditioned, glass fronted shop.
Always safe to change money without incident here & at accurate, current rates.
KODAK SHOP
Jl Padma Utara, Legian
This store kindly replaced my Aussie sim card with a Mentari sim for 30k Rp plus 55K Rp which pays for an extra 50K Rp worth of calls. Calls as cheap as chips! Topped the sim up with another 50K worth of calls whilst there for 7 days. Frequently called Australia or texted.
NIZAR
Jl Pura Bagus Taruna 24, Legian
Glass fronted, air-conditioned fashionable shoe store selling bags & a few other accessories. Fixed price but will usually offer a 10% discount if you ask. Quality, leather uppers & soles, modern summer sandals. Great prices.
Various BEAD SHOPS (unsure of names)
Jl Double Six, Legian
A diverse assortment of beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings. Some stunning pieces at fab prices following the usual banter of bargaining.
DVD SHOP
Jl Padma Utara, Legian (next to Coconut Hotel)
This was nearby the Sari Beach Hotel so often frequented for more recent release DVD's. As per is the norm these days, they will tell you which ones are 100% or ‘85%'.
ANIMALE
Jl Legian, Legian/Seminyak
Popular women's clothing store. Unsuccessful this trip in purchasing anything that appealed. Lots of linen & very ‘flowy' items available.
SHALOM GLASS & CRAFT
Lasmana Oberoi 60, Seminyak
A new find for me... Beautiful selection of venetian mirrors. They also made to order.
RBW - IRON FURNITURE
Jl Drupadi No 2 Basangkasa
(Wholesale & Exporter)
Handmade iron, candle holders & iron furniture. Varied selection. Attractive prices. Bought unique table candelabra here for the equivalent of just $7AUS.
SHOOT Bali Images
New address: Kunti Plaza, Jl Kunti, Seminyak (near Bali Deli)
Standard sizes or panoramic, squares, collages or banners.
Gloss, canvas or collages printing, timber or glass frames. Well-priced, professional finish. Just looking this trip with plans of future orders.
KETUT'S SHOP
Art Shop 14
Jl Saha Dewa Gg. Sorga No 2, Legian
Fixed price, popular amongst BTF members & other travellers.
Selling usual art market 'knock off' gear.
GENEVA
Jalan Raya Kerobokan, Seminyak
Low-priced handicrafts with the convenience of fixed price.
Credit card accepted.
IN DÉCOR
Shop 1 Jl Raya Kerobokan No. 8
Diagonally opposite Geneva, this store has an assortment of attractive silver vases, bowls, platters etc. Some very unique pieces available. No need to bargain, as their prices are seriously competitive.
HAVELLI
Jl Basangkasa 15 & 38, Seminyak
Interior Decoration - Manchester, haberdashery, tableware.
Stunning wares, lots of variety. Seconds store across from Original store.
BALI BALL GALLERIA, Kuta
- VINOTTI
Stunning, stylish homewares. Fixed price. I was fortunate to arrive during a 50-70% off certain items sale. Where is a shipping container when you need one?!....
- MATAHARI DEPARTMENT STORE
Ridiculous prices on shoes, handbags, dress jewellery, makeup, kids & menswear & Manchester. Unusual styles & varied sizing ensure the need to hunt for suitable items, but often well worth it.
- ACE HARDWARE
Worth a browse. Interestingly, I fell upon ladies designer-look sunglasses at 70% off the marked retail price. Several pairs were purchased for just $3AUS.
SAKURA DVD CENTRE
Jl Kartika Plaza, Kuta
Bought the bulk of DVD's from this store, as I usually do. Gave them a long list & they gathered them for me to collect after local shopping.
JA JA PAINTING
Jl Kartika Plaza, Kuta (RHS of Sakura DVD Centre, at back)
I have purchased several abstract paintings from this shop over the years. Haris always remembers me & offers competitive prices for striking art. Another stunning addition for my Alfresco was purchased on this trip.
BAGUS WATCHES, Kuta
Airconditioned, busy store full of ‘designer' watches & bling jewellery. Several gorgeous watches purchased for just $6AUS. Takes credit card for large purchases. Make sure you go upstairs for further ‘glittery' items.
DAUN, Kuta
Kuta Square Block E26-27 Janlan Bajun Sari Kuta
A great fixed price gift shop selling quality home wares. Walking distance from Tuban & Matahari - adjacent to the Kuta Art Markets.
KARTIKA DISCOVERY MALL
Jl Kartika, Tuban/Kuta
Great shopping at a variety of air-conditioned specialty stores in this newish shopping centre. Includes Centro Department Store, Sogo, Esprit, Polo, Guess, Breadtalk, Starbucks etc...
As usual, too many shops & not enough time...