Arbat Shopping Street
Arbat Shopping Street
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Frances B
Yorkshire, UK2,703 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Arbat Street is mainly pedestrianised, aside from the odd bicycle or motorised scooter.
Irrespective of the time of day, it has a wonderful vibe and frequented by all different age groups.
During the day there were some nice craft stalls and ice cream stalls, and cafes and restaurants spilling onto the pavements. There are also nice sculptures which are great for photographs.
On an evening the area is lit up. There are many buskers who are singing or playing instruments, all of which are lovely to listen to. The restaurants are also nicely lit up and many people were still dining outside while I was there.
This is a must see on your visit to Almaty. It doesn’t take long to walk around this area and it is very central for many other attractions
Irrespective of the time of day, it has a wonderful vibe and frequented by all different age groups.
During the day there were some nice craft stalls and ice cream stalls, and cafes and restaurants spilling onto the pavements. There are also nice sculptures which are great for photographs.
On an evening the area is lit up. There are many buskers who are singing or playing instruments, all of which are lovely to listen to. The restaurants are also nicely lit up and many people were still dining outside while I was there.
This is a must see on your visit to Almaty. It doesn’t take long to walk around this area and it is very central for many other attractions
Written November 6, 2023
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland11,387 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
We enjoyed a visit to Arbat in the evening, a busy street full of shops, bars and restaurants. Probably the liveliest part of Almaty, at least from what we saw. It has a great atmosphere with street performers, locals and tourists, at least it did on our summer evenings!
Written September 1, 2024
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Haytham Abu Firas
Qatar21,063 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
This street is for pedestrians only. It’s about 1 km where you can walk, run, sit or find any nearby shops, restaurant, cafe or do whatever you want. Many people like to visit this place. You can listen to a music from the shops or some locals.
Written October 24, 2023
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Edward
Santa Rosa, CA3,236 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
A portion of Zhibek Zholy Street in Almaty is pedestrianised and referred to as Arbat, after the street in Moscow. It forms a centre for strolling, eating, shopping, and entertainment, and especially evening activities. It is often lively, primarily in the evening, and there are not only many eateries and shops, but also street vendors, fountains, and more. It is fairly attractive and has some nice buildings along it. It lacks the architecture or the number and variety of vendors and activities of similar but more grand streets which we have explored in other cities, but still is nice, worth a visit, and offers a number of places to eat and shop.
Written September 30, 2024
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rajatkant
Lucknow, India342 contributions
Jul 2018
if you do not visit this place, you have missed something.a unique pedestrian experience in the evening with an accordion playing artist and the works.local painters, street artefacts and cafes with great food and greater prices.a meal for four with beer would cost around Rs.4000.00
Written July 27, 2018
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sanjayav2019
Noida, India356 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
A wide clean walking pavement with nice shops & malls on each sude. Fountains in the central verge. Light snacks. Place to sit and relax and watch the world go by. Suitable for families and kids. Very safe.
Written June 22, 2018
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The Flying Spaniard
Sofia, Bulgaria2,681 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
This is the typical pedestrian street full of shops in the city center. It is nice to take a walk. Unfortunately, Almaty needs more street for pedestrians as it’s already full of cars.
Written December 11, 2018
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b0navue
Tokyo, Japan50 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Also known as Arbat Market, this place is a wonderful place to visit. Similar to city squares in other countries, Arbat is actually a stretch of pedestrian street between Nazarbayeva and Ablai Khan, filled with artists, entertainers, shops, and supermarket. It also houses the TSUM shopping mall nearby. Panfilov street, which is perpendicular to Zhybek Zholy is also part of Arbat .
Recently the area was rebuilt and it now looks much nicer with colourful fountains (at night) and playground for the kids. It is a very popular area for the locals to relax and bring their children to play around; quite safe as no cars are allowed in. You can sit by one of the cafes or kebab & ice cream shops, and enjoy people walking by.
Recently the area was rebuilt and it now looks much nicer with colourful fountains (at night) and playground for the kids. It is a very popular area for the locals to relax and bring their children to play around; quite safe as no cars are allowed in. You can sit by one of the cafes or kebab & ice cream shops, and enjoy people walking by.
Written June 7, 2018
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia20,038 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Arbat is a common name for a main pedestrian street in any (ex)Soviet city. Contrary to Moscow's Arbat which is long, interesting and nice to visit, this in Almaty (like most of the city) I found very boring.
At the beginning to the left is TSUM - Soviet era big department store, but modified into rented space to individual sellers - mostly souvenirs and computer stuff.
Further along the street are several fast foods, some cafes and shops, few paintings sellers and that's it.
All that is in between Soviet apartment blocks on both sides, with two outstandingly ugly concrete skyscrapers around the middle of the street (please, see the pic).
Maybe it's better at night but we hadn't the will to come back.
At the beginning to the left is TSUM - Soviet era big department store, but modified into rented space to individual sellers - mostly souvenirs and computer stuff.
Further along the street are several fast foods, some cafes and shops, few paintings sellers and that's it.
All that is in between Soviet apartment blocks on both sides, with two outstandingly ugly concrete skyscrapers around the middle of the street (please, see the pic).
Maybe it's better at night but we hadn't the will to come back.
Written October 27, 2024
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand4,467 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Arbat Shopping Street is closed to traffic and the street is a lively scene of shops and restaurants. Especially lively and fun at night.
Written October 23, 2024
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