When they want a break from the beach, many visitors go shopping in Barbados! Barbados has a wide variety of shops, from small privately owned artisan shops to large multinational duty-free retailers, informal open-air markets and elegant air-conditioned squares.

Jewelry, watches, crystals, cameras, audio and video equipment and fine fragrances are available duty free with prices up to 50% off. When making a duty-free purchase, you must present your passport or travel documents and then either take your purchase with you or have it delivered to the airport for collection when you leave the country. Visitors to Barbados can also shop duty free for up to a year after their visit if they buy by mail order.

Harrison’s and Cave Shepherd are the two largest department store destinations when shopping in Barbados. Harrison’s has nine locations, including Broad Street, Hastings Plaza, the airport, and various hotels. Cave Shepherd has locations in Bridgetown, DaCostas Mall, Sunset Crest, the Bridgetown Cruise Terminal, and the airport.

Duty-free gemstone and jewelry shopping is also available at Columbian Emeralds, Columbian Jewel, The Royal Shop, Correia’s Jewellery, Jewelers Warehouse, Diamonds International, and Little Switzerland.

Columbian Emeralds has locations in Bridgetown, the Airport, and the Bridgetown Cruise Terminal. They offer a full guarantee on all their products, plus free 90-day insurance for damage, loss or theft, and certified jewelry and gemstone appraisals.

Visit the Royal Watch Shop; manufacturers include Omega, Cartier, etc. they also stock a selection of jewellery, silver and precious stones.

Correira’s Jewelery specializes in loose diamonds, gemstones and gold, and each stone comes with an appraisal certificate from one of the certified gemologists on staff.

Jewelers Warehouse is a unique store with a traditional atmosphere and friendly service. Purchases are all guaranteed and certified.

When shopping for fashion and accessories in Barbados visit Colors of De Caribbean in Bridgetown while Gatsby with nine boutiques along the West Coast and in Bridgetown is the place to shop for designer clothing, shoes, swimwear, jewelry and accessories .

One of the joys of shopping in Barbados is finding unique items handcrafted by the island’s artisans. Island artisans sell fine art and collectibles at craft fairs held throughout the year and at Daphne’s Sea Shell Studio, Earthworks Pottery, Fairfield Pottery and Gallery, Iron Gardens, and Pelican Village.

Many hotels are also home to small shops offering a wide range of local crafts and designer fashion, and many towns and cities have shops offering unique island crafts, as well as cigars, spirits and collectibles.

Shopping in Barbados is not limited to Bridgetown. Several smaller towns such as Holetown in St. James and Speightstown in St. Peter have craft shops and gift shops. Several shopping centers and squares are also located outside of Bridgetown. Chattel Village shopping areas are becoming more and more popular in Barbados. They have shops located in the traditional style of furniture houses and sell souvenirs, gift items, clothing and local handicrafts. You can find these mobile home villages in Holetown, St. James and St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church.

shopping hours

When shopping in Barbados, stores are generally open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 or 2:00 p.m. p.m. on Saturdays. Most of the shops are closed on Sundays.

The beaches are beautiful, but shopping in Barbados offers a unique and interesting alternative.