Aruba offers a bountiful selection of newly constructed shopping/entertainment centers in the high-rise resort area and downtown store-lined streets and upscale malls, as well as a potpourri of unique boutiques and emporiums. Gleaming shops are brimming with diamonds, gold and silver jewelry, timepieces, perfumes and cosmetics, state-of-the-art electronics, beach and resort wear, designer apparel and accessories, lingerie, fine linens and china, collectables, handicrafts and souvenirs. Friendly, knowledgeable and multilingual salespeople will assist you wherever you go.
With a modern bus station, sparkling new shops, prestigious international brands, and restored historic buildings, downtown Oranjestad has a fresh face. A few miles away, the high-rise hotel area has recently added three new and exciting shopping centers complemented by restaurants, movie theatres and nightly entertainment to the jumping, bustling strip.
Downtown stores are open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 am to 6 pm; if a cruise ship is in port, some open on Sunday. Shopping hours vary in and around the hotels; some stores remain open to 9 pm. Though personal checks are not accepted, major credit cards, travelers’ checks, and US currency are welcome.
Renaissance Marketplace
A light-hearted ambiance pervades the Renaissance Marketplace, where a wide variety of shops, eateries, and entertainment alternatives caters to diverse tastes.
The Marketplace is a one-stop shop for women's and men's clothing, jewelry, designer sunglasses, souvenirs, linens, and more. Stores are open until late at night, allowing shoppers to make the most of the daylight hours at the beach.
The Renaissance Marketplace also features a full range of dining options, from Taco Bell and Dunkin' Donuts to sushi and gourmet Dutch pancakes. CILO—short for City Lounge—is a recent addition to the list of Marketplace eateries, boasting opening hours from 7 AM to 1 AM. The just-arrived Starbucks serves as a perfect refueling stop while you shop.
Patrons can also enjoy a feature at the Marketplace's six-theater cinema or play a few rounds at the Seaport Casino. Several nightlife spots and nightly live entertainment on an open-air stage ensure that everyone will have a good time.
Open seven days a week, from 10 AM until midnight.
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