Arab Street

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Flanked by Victoria Street and Beach Road, Arab Street is home to trendy hangouts and shops selling brightly coloured fabrics and textiles, basketry, hand-knotted Persian rugs, aromatic Arab teas, as well as other traditional wares such as Persian carpets, kebaya dresses (a traditional blouse-dress incorporating Malay and Chinese motifs) and handmade perfumes.

A night view of crowd outside the shophouses in Arab street

The area also has many halal eateries featuring Malay and Middle Eastern cuisines. Visitors can also stop by Bajupura to rent kebayas and walk around the area to take Instagrammable photos in front of art murals and colourful architecture.