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  • Haytham Abu Firas
    Qatar14,170 contributions
    Vegetable Market
    I can call it fruit and vegetable market. Still you can many others like spices, nuts, stalls selling souvenirs and others. Mangoes, bananas and lichen are the main fruit products here. One piece of a good mango is 1099 shillings equal to 0.4 dollars, but this figure may get double or triple when they recognize that you are not local.
    Review of: Darajani Bazaar
    Written March 13, 2023
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  • Paradisetrotter
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates16 contributions
    Equisite henna paintings
    This is a very unique artistic place.
    The henna paintings are equisite! The ladies are extremely talented using this painting technique.

    I have purchased one of their artworks and wish had a bigger luggage to take more!

    They also do body henna painting in store, so I had my hand done.

    A must visit place if one loves art.
    Review of: Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery
    Written August 8, 2022
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  • Mark O
    Stockholm, Sweden637 contributions
    Great photography but be polite and ask.
    The architecture and people of Zanzibar are wonderful to photograph and Stone town is worth staying at least 2 nights before heading for the most amazing beaches.
    Review of: The Beautiful Eyes
    Written May 18, 2016
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  • Simon A
    4 contributions
    Great paintings and salesmen
    A great place with great salesmen!
    Not too pushy, but behaving as they should upon a customer. They offered many paintings for a good price, and we were very satisfied.
    Review of: Dr Bulugu Gallery
    Written November 27, 2022
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  • Patricia P
    4 contributions
    Delightful lady!
    By accident we stumbled upon this wonderful art gallery in Zanzibar. Hellen,who is an absolute delight,was very helpful with picking out some art work for us. We finally decided on a"Tingatinga Animal" print. This is a must visit.
    Review of: Hellen Art Gallery
    Written July 28, 2019
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  • ColleenCV
    Comox Valley, Canada10 contributions
    Lots of Books
    If you are looking for an English language paperback to take to the beach...this is THE place to go. In Stone Town close to the Old Fort.
    Review of: Aromas of Zanzibar
    Written May 18, 2023
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  • Jay S
    Mumbai, India53 contributions
    Pretty lil place
    Nice little space in one of the alleyways. It sells handmade products, handicrafts, paintings and soaps. Bought 2 soaps which were elegantly wrapped in handmade paper and smelt nice.
    Review of: Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar
    Written January 29, 2018
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  • CarloFedeli
    Monaco121 contributions
    Usual prints
    Selling the usual prints and designs that vendors will try and sell you on the beach. Honestly nothing new or exceptional about it, if not that it is sheltered in case of rain. Not quite the sort of "gallery" you'd expect. Still one of the nicest huts in Nungwi village though.
    Review of: Dr. Bulugu Gallery
    Written March 31, 2018
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  • Rosario_it
    Belgium1,827 contributions
    Beautiful building
    The beautiful which hosts the Cultural Arts Gallery it's quite attractive because it has been restored preserving the old structure.
    The exposition itself it's not very interesting but it's agreable enough to spend some time.
    Review of: Cultural Arts Gallery
    Written October 12, 2019
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  • andrewsoj
    Kampala, Uganda8 contributions
    Quick Pick
    We were waking by Hurumzi Street, tired and had a lot of language but this mini Market provided a convenient stop over to rest and make a quip pick of essential daily use items, drinks, chocolate and biscuits.
    Review of: Hurumzi Mini Market
    Written June 2, 2019
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  • petesaund
    United Kingdom3,919 contributions
    High end gallery of african art
    I visited this gallery as the artwork was obviously high end with a series of diverse styles by masters as well as creative young up and coming artists.It was also like a museum in some ways and. it give you an insight into where the art world is in Tanzania.Unlike the majority of the tourist galleries in Stone Town where the art is very loud overpowering in its colours and in your face this is a different world where the quality is on another level - subtle use and balance of colours and more abstract style
    I had liaised with Marina to arrange a visit as I was attracted to the works of the deceased David Mzugano who was a leading follower of Tinga Tinga movement which uses bicycle paints which are much thicker.Also the vegetation paintings appealed to me as well for the unique style and colours
    I also discovered he has a number of sons who paint in the same style and I noted their works in another gallery in Stonetown.
    You pay for quality and I am delighted with my purchase
    The gallery is a little off the beaten track and you will need a tuktuk to get their but it is also a stunning design
    Marina kindly provided me with complimentary copy of David Mzugano book delivered to my hotel
    Review of: Forster Gallery
    Written November 17, 2022
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  • Julie S
    6 contributions
    Really interesting and local: a great visit 👌🏼
    A very nice visit to this seaweed farm, which produces cosmetics (soaps, oils, scrubs, etc.) with natural and island products. All the production is done by women. Remember to check the time of the tides... otherwise you won't see anything! The tour lasts about an hour on the beach, then in the workshop where you see how the soap is made. You are welcomed with a drink, then a little later a refreshing towel. Ideal to bring back for oneself or to please. The team was very nice and welcoming. I highly recommend it!
    Review of: Mwani Zanzibar
    Written August 27, 2022
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  • Haytham Abu Firas
    Qatar14,170 contributions
    Fish Market
    Fish market is mainly for fish and then other seafoods. In here, it’s the other way, it’s mainly seafood and then fish. Such an island very rich in sea and its products make seafood is in ample quantities and good prices. Had a nice short visit in Fish market, watched sellers with their products ready for cleaning what you buy.
    Review of: Mablue Fish Market
    Written March 13, 2023
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  • Hanna Lee
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates13 contributions
    Unusual shopping experience!
    When I've entered East Africa Merchants the atmosphere was welcoming. Scent of spices spread all over the shop, great selection of products were displayed thoughtfully and carefully. Above all, the lady who welcomed me with a warm smile knew the products inside out which made my shopping experience even better. I am a big fan of products with stories.

    I wanted to buy a bracelet by Lithos but at that time they didn't have the design that I wanted and she said she'll keep me posted. She kept her promise. I am very happy with my Tanzanite bracelet which will remind me of the story of Tanzanite and my stay in Zanzibar.

    Thank you for your kindness and for an unusual experience which is rare to feel in the shop!
    Review of: East Africa Merchants Co.
    Written April 25, 2022
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  • Abel N
    4 contributions
    Lovely shop with awesome bags & nice staff
    Best shop in stonetown! They have a super nice selection of bags for reasonable prices and good quality. Also: really relaxt staff, so that your shopping experience is really calm. We bought some wonderful gifts for friends and family back home!
    Review of: Fahari Zanzibar
    Written July 16, 2021
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