Located in Lahore’s Liberty Market, Dupatta Gali – a small ye vibrant commercial pockets – is your one stop solution for wedding and Eid shopping. Shopping galore . . . If you are on the lookout for unstitched answer semi-stitched fabric at a bargain, a visit to Dupatta Gali is a must. Scores of shops offering stacks of fabric, hand-woven shawls with intricate needlework, not to mention thread, bead and diamante embroidered lace and gota kinari as well as eye-catching parandas line the narrow passageways of this lively market.
Strike gold. . . You will find makeshift stalls dotting the area boasting glittering displays of gold and kundan jhumkas, tikas and matha pattis, all essentials for a Pakistani bride. A wide-ranging variety of the Bazaar’s signature, hand-crafted kolhapuri slippers and khussays are also available, but only if you are up for spending hours to unearth these treasures.
Out and about. . . If you have not yet ticked of all the items on your shopping list, make a stop at the bustling Liberty Market, home to high-end designer boutique and a whole lot more. A few minute’s walk will take you to MM Alam Road, a commercial strip known for upscale eateries, shopping malls, salons and homeware stores.
Grab a bite. . . After hours of spirited haggling and navigating through the crowded, winding alleyways of Dupatta Gali, a stop at the food street that offers savour fruit chaat and rolls, refreshing juices and piping hot jalebis provide you with much needed respite.
The real estate take. . . Due to its central location, property prices in Dupatta Gali increase by 20 to 25% every year, while rentals appreciate by 32 to 40%. Commercial property options include small, Standalone shops and retail space on the ground floor of apartment buildings.
In a nutshell. . . Dupatta Gali may not be Lahore’s trendiest shopping hotspots, but the variety of traditional clothes, jewellery and accessories – all at comparatively lower prices compared to other commercial areas in the city – make it a hot favourite for many people.
By Moneeza Burney