Almaty Introduces Tax Free Shopping To UAE Residents

Known as the cultural capital of Kazakhstan, the magnificent city of Almaty introduces tax free shopping for all UAE Residents. Esentai Mall, a luxury and premium shopping centre located in the eye of Almaty is the very first shopping destination to have launched 0 percent tax on shopping in Kazakhstan.

Esentai Mall, known to be one of the must-visit attractions in Almaty, houses over 100 of the world’s most exclusive brands such as Louis Vuitton, Prada, Dior, Saint Laurent, De Beers, Bvlgari, Chopard, Fendi, and Gucci. Visitors can take advantage of the many restaurants, cinemas, fitness centre and spas, as well as other entertainment facilities at Almaty’s top shopping destination. For the extra special touch, guests can request for a personal shopper via Personal Shopping Service to elevate their experience and provide style advice on the latest trends and inform about all the brands presented in the mall.

With the fashion industry changing rapidly and a growing demand from global visitors, local designers from Almaty have given their collections a twist, keeping in mind the rich culture of the city and modern fashion. As Almaty transforms into Central Asia’s most fashionable destination, style-conscious UAE visitors are flocking to Kazakhstan’s largest city.

The Kazakh national attire can be easily identified from its attractive range of colours, unique style and plush ornaments. Rewinding back to previous years, garments were originally known to be made from fur and woollen cloth that people created, changing to cotton in the late 19th century. NoMad Gift Store located in Esentai Mall carries on the traditional legacy with its collection of uniquely designed heritage products from local craftsmen and designers, such as, Zardozi by Constella, Aya Bapani, Shanyraq, TumarX, Zerger Serikqali.

Widely known for its vast range of hues, Kazakh clothing has an interpretation for every color used in their outfits: blue symbolizes the sky, white stands for joy and happiness, yellow represents knowledge and wisdom, red stands for fire and the sun, green for the youth and spring, and black for the ground.

The upcoming fashion capital of Kazakhstan, Almaty, has a lot of local designers and brands that are more edgy and have a twist of western fashion. Such designs can be found in Pink Label, Mechanical Piano/Pepel&Sneg, Kravets and Hayali boutiques, also presented in Esentai Mall.

Designed and developed with the aim of creating a special atmosphere and world class environment for shopping and entertainment, Esentai Mall is the first stop for the finest shopping. Whether it is traditional styles or cutting-edge culture, Almaty anticipates a growing proportion of UAE fashionistas gathering in the welcoming Kazakh city.