Second-hand Abayas?

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Member since 29 August 2012

goneglobalMember08 September 2012 08:40:21

Hi

Is there a souk/shop which sells second-hand or low-cost abayas?

And is it safe for a lady to go there alone, or are there shopping trips amongst ex-pat ladies here?

Thanks

Dr.Ayk Contributor

Member since 05 May 2011

Dr.AykContributor08 September 2012 10:22:01

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I do not know that there is second-hand Abaya shop in Jeddah. You can consider Al Bawadi Souk as low-cost market for Abaya, you can get one for 100 SR.

It is safe to go alone as a lady for Al Bawadi Souk

goneglobal Member

Member since 29 August 2012

goneglobalMember08 September 2012 17:04:52

Thanks for your response, Dr. Ayk!

dragonladyoz Contributor

Member since 23 May 2012

dragonladyozContributor08 September 2012 17:44:08

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Another place that sells reasonably cheap abayas is "Chinatown" next to the Sultan Mall - they are on the second floor - prices between SR60-150, also know some people that get them cheap at the Filipino Souk on Al Rawdah.

Some compounds have shopping trips if you can get on one - otherwise mostly it is OK to go by yourself - both of those above are OK for females by themselves.

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