Where to buy Egyptian souvenirs, sweets and perfume oils in Sharm el-Sheikh?
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TL;DR
The Old Town area near the mosque has perfume oil shops, Sharmillion district has chain souvenir and sweets stores, and Egyptian vases with good selection are best found in dedicated craft shops.
There's a Fix Price shop in the Old Town selling souvenirs from $1, plus sweets. Landmark: from the square by the big mosque, turn left.
There's a leather goods shop in the Old Town near the mosque (recommended by a blogger, not personally verified).
At the Fix Price perfume stand, the selection of authentic Arabic oils is limited, mostly copies of known brands. Among the natural ones, 'Full' (jasmine) is worth trying — long-lasting and develops well on skin.
Small everyday Egyptian shops (e.g. in the Naama area or Old Town) sell spices, tea, packaged dates and other small items. The selection is roughly the same everywhere, so bargaining is key.
The Sharmillion area has chain souvenir and sweets shops — convenient for first-time visitors with families. You can find typical Egyptian treats and gifts without needing to travel to the Old Town.
For Egyptian vases with a wide selection and fair prices, the Old Town has limited options. Ask hotel staff or locals for directions to dedicated craft and pottery shops in Sharm.
Shops selling natural Egyptian perfume oils (brands like Nefertiti or Secrets of Egypt) can be found in the Old Town near the mosque — more convenient than going from Soho Square. Look for stores specifically advertising natural, non-synthetic oils.