2 Best Places to Shop in Cotai Strip, Macau

The Grand Lisboa Palace’s 800,000-square-foot, multilevel mall is a sight to behold. The flagship CDF department store houses 170 brands and is a go-to for luxury items—watches, cosmetics, jewelry, fragrances—but NY8 New Yaohan is superior if you want to shop for souvenirs. This department store is filled with Macau exclusives and has a deluxe supermarket, which is a great place to pick up artisanal goods like cured meats, fine chocolates, and wine. If you want something local to bring home, don’t miss the Made in Macau shop on level one for clothes, gadgets, accessories, and food products.

The Venetian Macao’s Italy-theme megamall comes complete with cobblestone walkways, arched bridges, an artificial blue sky, and working canals manned by singing gondoliers (rides are MOP$208). Its 330-plus boutiques include all the big-name lifestyle brands and luxury labels in fashion, accessories, gifts, and sporting goods. You’ll also find more than 20 restaurants and a 1,000-seat international food court. Don’t be surprised to see wandering stilt walkers, violinists, and juggling jesters, especially around St. Mark’s Square, which hosts daily live performances. The mall also connects with the Shoppes at Four Seasons, Shoppes at Parisian, and Shoppes at The Londoner.