Living in Addis
Shopping Malls in Addis Ababa
Malls, markets and supermarkets for everyday shopping, by area.
10 shopping centres
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Bambis Supermarket
Kazanchis, Summit, CMC
Supermarket in Kazanchis known for imported food, cheese and cold meats
Daily 7:30 to 21:00
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Century Mall
Megenagna
Mall in Gurd Shola with a cinema, a game zone, shops and a food court
Daily 9:00 to 21:00
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Laphto Mall
Old Airport
Leisure and shopping centre in Old Airport with a pool, bowling and a cinema
Daily 10:00 to 22:00
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Medhanialem Mall
Bole
Ten storey shop and office building at Bole Medhanialem
Mon to Sat 9:30 to 20:00, Sun 11:00 to 20:00
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Zefmesh Grand Mall
Megenagna
Shopping mall at the Megenagna roundabout with shops, cafes and a hypermarket
Daily 9:00 to 22:00
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Dembel City Centre
Bole
Twelve floor shopping centre on Africa Avenue, built in 2002
Mon to Fri 8:00 to 20:00, Sat 9:00 to 19:30, Sun 11:00 to 17:00
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Fantu Supermarket
Sarbet, Bole, CMC
Supermarket chain with shops in Sarbet, Bole and CMC
Daily 7:00 to 21:00 (Sarbet)
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Friendship Business Centre
Bole, CMC
Shopping centre near Bole International Airport with Friendship Hypermarket
Daily 8:00 to 22:00
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Queen's Supermarket
Stadium, Gurd Shola, Summit, Mekanisa
MIDROC supermarket chain with shops near the Stadium, Gurd Shola and Summit
Daily 7:00 to 21:30 (main shop)
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Shoa Supermarket
Megenagna, Wollo Sefer, Sarbet, Bole Bulbula
Supermarket chain with shops in Megenagna, Wollo Sefer, Sarbet and more
About shopping malls in Addis Ababa
Shopping in Addis Ababa ranges from large malls to one of the largest open markets in Africa. The malls in Bole and along the main roads have shops, cafes, cinemas, banks and supermarkets under one roof, with parking. Merkato, west of Piassa, sells almost everything in hundreds of streets and lanes.
For the weekly shop, most families use a supermarket near home and a local market for fruit, vegetables and spices. Prices at markets are often lower, and you can agree the price. Supermarkets have fixed prices and take cards more often.
Malls are busy in the evening and at the weekend. Merkato is busiest in the morning. Keep your phone and money close in crowded places.
Each profile shows the area, the hours and what you can find there. Use the filters to find a place to shop near you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest market in Addis Ababa?
Merkato, west of Piassa, is the biggest market in the city and one of the largest open markets in Africa. It sells food, clothes, electronics, building materials and more. Go in the morning and keep your valuables close.
Where can I do a weekly food shop in Addis Ababa?
Most neighbourhoods have a supermarket and a local market. Supermarkets have fixed prices and imported goods. Markets have fresh fruit, vegetables and spices, often at lower prices. Filter this page by your area.
What time do malls open in Addis Ababa?
Most malls open in the morning and close in the evening, every day. Shops inside a mall can keep their own hours. Each profile shows the hours when the mall publishes them.
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