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1. V&A Waterfront
What is it? Thought to be South Africa’s most-visited tourist destination, the V&A Waterfront draws almost 24 million visitors per year, largely thanks to the shopping on offer. The retail experience is spread amongst a handful of separate malls, each with a particular focus and all surrounding a working harbour, set against the backdrop of Table Mountain.
Why go? To shop ’til you drop at local chain stores, before trawling the boulevard of international luxury brands. For local creativity, the Watershed market is a must, while Mungo & Jemima is a wonderful showcase for South African fashion. Add-in restaurants and entertainment, and you’ve got a one-stop-shop, as it were, loved by locals and visitors alike. Open daily.