14 SHOPPING

Shopping

An overview of shopping in Cayman. Here you will find information on where to buy clothing, beauty products, home decor, sports equipment and much more.

On-Island Shopping - Antiques & Art Galleries - Art Supplies - Beauty Products - Bicycles

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- Books & Stationery - Building Supplies

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Grand Cayman offers a wide range of goods and services from high-end items, to surprising bargains and everything in between. It is quickly becoming one of the Caribbean’s shopping meccas, and not just for the duty-free items. Artwork, books, toys, cameras, jewellery, household accessories and furniture, are just the beginning of what our shops have to offer. For high-end clothing or accessories, fashion lovers no longer have to travel abroad as there are stores offering a wide selection of upscale items, especially in the swim and resort wear ranges. Fashionistas who prefer a bargain should not be disheartened, as recently more shops have opened that offer great choices at relatively low prices. Seasonal sales, such as Black Friday and Camana Bay’s Sidewalk Sales also happen on-Island, so make sure to keep an eye out!

There are a number of shopping centres in Grand Cayman, each offering an extensive variety of options to choose from. In the central George Town area, many of the stores are aimed at tourists, specifically those coming off the cruise ships. Shops and shopping centres in this area, such as Bayshore Mall and Island Plaza, sell jewellery, artwork, souvenirs and beauty products. Along the Seven Mile Beach strip, you will mainly find clothing stores, especially those selling swim and resort wear, salons, and a few stores selling books and stationery. The majority of the furniture stores are located within or near the Industrial Park, and the major homeware stores are located in the vicinity of Eastern Avenue. Camana Bay is full of shops, from clothing and books to kitchen supplies. In Savannah, the Countryside Shopping Centre houses a Foster’s supermarket, an A. L. Thompson’s hardware

store, and other shops. New shopping plaza developments include The Grove, located on West Bay Road, and Harbour Walk – both of which will feature a variety of retail stores, restaurants and cafés.

Antiques & Collectables

Artifacts Ltd. is a treasure trove of antique maps, prints, silver, coins, jewellery, shipwreck treasures and china, as well as unique modern handmade glass and ceramics. Cayside Galleries, Seafarers Way. Tel: (345) 949 2442 or (345) 916 8435 or visit www.artifacts.com.ky.

Art Galleries & Locally Made Items Art galleries in Cayman showcase the high quality works of local artists and crafts people. Featured work includes original paintings, Caymanite jewellery, handwoven thatch products, Cayman sea salt, soap products, artisanal jams, hot sauces and sculptures.

Art Nest is a welcoming creative studio where local artists can paint, create, and make art. Located at Elizabethan Square, 80 Shedden Road. Visit www.artnestcayman.com.

Awardart Gallery sells contemporary 2D and 3D artwork at regular pop up art shows. Email: art@avrilward.com or visit www. avrilward.com/awardart-gallery.

Cathy Church’s award-winning, signature collection, available at affordable prices, is worth the trip to Cathy Church’s Underwater Photo Centre Gallery on South Church Street at Sunset House Hotel. Tel: (345) 949 7415 or www.

cathychurch. com. SEE AD THIS PAGE, 391 & 453

Cayman Craft Market is located on the corner of Boilers Road and South Church Street in George Town. The market brings together visitors and local artisans who create unique Caymanian art, jewellery, craft souvenirs and recycled treasures made from unique materials as well as locally made sauces, jams and jellies. Find items made from leather, thatch, wood, shells, Caymanite, and Black Coral, and experience local artisans making crafts from local materials. Open Monday-Friday 8.30am-3pm. The Cayman Islands National Museum is located in the heart of George Town and celebrates the unique natural and cultural heritage of Cayman. The Museum Shop offers a wide selection of locally made products and souvenirs, and is the official distributors of the Cayman Island flag. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. Tel: (345) 949 8368. SEE AD PAGE 420

Cayman Nature Store aims to provide ecofriendly products that help in preserving the Islands’ environment. They have a selection of apparel, plastic-free items and art from local artisans. Located in Dart Park, South Sound. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Select items from the National Trust are available on their Facebook page store. Tel: (345) 749 1121 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.ky.

Goodness offers a selection of handmade and sustainable gifts and essentials, from both exclusive local and international small business creatives. Open Monday to Saturday 10am5pm. Located at 31 Shedden Road. Tel: (345) 917 4444 or visit www.goodnessky.com. Guy Harvey Gallery and Shoppe sells original paintings, giclées and limited edition paper, canvas and aluminium art by Guy Harvey. 49 South Church Street, George Town. Tel: (345) 943 4891 or visit www.guyharvey.com.

National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) is located on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway and is the permanent home of the national art collection. They host a wide variety of exhibitions throughout the year, and their facility includes an art studio, an on-site café and gallery shop with locally made gift items and prints of works from the national collection. The National Gallery is open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Entry is free. Tel: (345) 945 8111.

Pure Art features Cayman’s best-known and beloved painters, sculptors, artisans and craftspeople with original paintings, art prints and handcrafted gifts in their Caymanianstyle cottage on South Church Street. Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm. Tel: (345) 949 9133 or visit www.pureart.ky. Facebook: Pure Art Gallery & Gifts.

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