Good variety for souvenirs and small presents. Vintage is SO overpriced, it's hard to believe. We went in and got a quote for a thin bronze small vase of $120; no info on age and origin. A Persian container was quoted $350; I got a similar one in Egypt for $30, early 1940s. I know about antiques and I was blown away by the prices they ask people to pay. Definitely not a place to buy antiques. Keep in mind a teacher in Zanzibar is paid $150/month.

True Alibaba’s Cave of Zanzibar! You can find antiques from different regions and times. Forget about souvenirs shops, this place is for people who like old well manufactured stuff! Prices are high and the owner is not open to negotiation.

Huge selection of old stuff. But the owner has no manners. I had the feeling that he is treating his employee's like slaves. The prices are way to high. You can find the same stuff somewhere else much cheaper. Dont waste your time.

I am an antique lover. This shop has a huge variety of items. The items are extremely overpriced though at the " I don't want to sell it" price. The owner also did not want to negotiate on the prices and none of the items are marked with prices so it is a hassle as the salespeople have to take each item to the owner and he then selectively makes a price on the spot.

We had a wonderful experience purchasing an antique Zanzibar chest from the store. The owner, Asif, not only helped us search through his inventory to find exactly what we were looking for; he assisted us every step of the way to get it back to the U.S. safely and in perfect condition. He is professional, knowledgeable of both antiquities and logistics, and provides immaculate service. We couldn’t be more grateful for the personalized attention we received.

One of the best antique shops in Zanzibar. They have a lot of stuff, everything for everyone. From postcards and souvenirs, sultanate swords and knives, British empire antiques and Zanzibar local craft. Worth a visit!

I was referred here by a friend. Easy to locate on Hurumzi street, behind the Sultan's Palace. A huge shop with every souvenir and gift item, clothing, keyholes, bags from local artists reflecting the artwoks of Zanzibar. The best part of it is they have a POS machine and you can pay with a card. I was grateful for this as I had run out of cash. The fridge magnets were varied and quite different from those on the other street souvenir shops. And the prices were very fair. I will definitely recommend this to anyone looking for the best souvenirs, and memoirs of Stone Town

Amazing place. We spent hours in here sifting through antiques from all over Africa, Europe and Asia. Eventually we bought a Zanzibar chest and Asif was exceptional in helping us with all the necessary customs paperwork, the packaging (he arranged it so that we could check it as luggage and avoid having to ship it home) and having it delivered to our hotel in Dar the night before our flight 4 days later. I was initially reluctant to buy this but he saw to it that the purchase went very smoothly. Asif checked in with us throughout the time we still had in Zanzibar up until we got home to ensure it made it back safely. Great vendor and would highly recommend.

"THE" best place for all your souvenir, gifts, t-shirts, musical instruments, wooden doors and chests, and a lot more requirements.....basically you can go inside the shop and buy almost anything your mind thinks of, amazing variety with many colorful options. the staff and owners are very polite and welcoming in nature. the owners can speak many different languages. wish to visit here soon again!

Verities of good will get here

Has the best collection of things that one can buy for both personal use or family even has things that are good to be presents

A incredible treasure trove. You cannot do it justice in a short period of time. Behind the touristy knick knacks lie the real treasures.. 3 floors of them, heaped together on the shelves and floors. Some of the prices I found were reasonable, others I felt were too high. I would visit Zanzibar again, just to spend time here.