Shopping opportunities range from bustling markets to glitzy designer malls and Macau has a wealth of clothing, jewellery, textiles and electronic goods, often cheaper than can be purchased in Europe.  There’s also a fantastic range of local speciality goods such as antiques, art, furniture, cashmere, silk, porcelain, and traditional Chinese teas and medicines.

The Red Market, built in the 1930s, is one of Macau’s busiest markets, specialising in fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, condiments, sauces and household wares.  Those seeking out designer labels, however, should head towards the glistening malls of luxury hotels such as the Four Seasons, Wynn and, the newly opened integrated resort, City of Dreams – which feature brands such as Bulgari, Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada and Rolex – or the Venetian, whose ‘Grand Canal Shoppes’ mall is home to over 350 shops, complete with ‘Streetmosphere’ performers to entertain shoppers.