I've said it before and I'll say it again, Dublin never fails to surprise me…read more How else could I describe the little touch of glam Samia's lends to Mary Street little? An unlikely haven for fashion sets and ornate Bollywood blingers, this beacon of the side street far outshines all of its neighbours (even you, Stripper Clothes Shop). And, as it's part of the same company running the excellent Asian grocery across the street, I'm quite confident this shop is as equally thought out and well maintained as it's big brother. I've window shopped here many times, loving the look of those candy-bright wedding necklaces and earrings glittering in the window. Inside there's a heavenly selection of ultra-bright beaded saris, choli, encrusted heels and matching bags. It's a window of sunshine, to be certain. The stuff in here is certainly not every day wear, and some of the colours are not for the faint of heart, but it's most definitely worth at least a look-in just for the whiff of incredible Asian fashion.

I have to admit I really, really want to be invited to an Indian wedding. It just all seems so…read moreextravagant and amazing and like a hell of a lot of fun! They've got all the items you need to complete your outfit, wedding dresses, jewellery for the bride and for the guests, bangles galore, bags and footwear! So many shiny things so little time!! If you don't have a wedding to attend there's still plenty of stuff you can wear to add a bit of edge to your wardrobe. They also do henna, and have tons and tons of designs, so if you fancy a tattoo, but don't want it to last forever this is perfect for you.

This place has everything. I can get almost any hard-to-find item here. There is a guy on staff…read morethat goes above and beyond the call of duty to find what I'm looking for. I will get his name but won't post it, Don't want to embarrass or offend him. He will search and search until he finds what I need Their prices are extremely reasonable. Can't complain about any of the merchandise I've bought here. Everything is holding up well.

As Laura mentioned, the bubble gum pink storefront of Beads and Bling is irresistible, as is the…read moregreat name. They seem to have gone in the opposite direction of the American rappers who coined the term and instead Bling represents hundreds of different types of beads, notions, findings and jewelry making supplies, rather than diamond encrusted pimp cups and Jesus faces. The selection here is awesome, the best I've seen so far in a bead shop in Dublin. They've got every material represented, from plastic to crystal to stone. Unlike some of the other shops I've visited, Beads and Bling has a great assortment of focal beads and beads that are different shapes. I found some darling little leaf earrings that basically made themselves. I didn't have to design a thing, just threw them on some wire, and put them on some earrings. Done and done, and all of the supplies came from here.

Showco specializes in women's accessories with a twist. Instead of playing it safe, this tiny shop…read more(it's actually a hallway in Georges Street Arcade) stocks the craziest colours. It sells neon tights, orange hats, purple headbands, red suspenders. It also has a lot of skull and bones accessories. Prices are decent. Expect to pay 5 Euro and up for most things. What makes Showco great is that it doesn't do boring. Shopping for accessories can at times be dull but this shop manages to keep it interesting.

This place is really cool for costumes and fun sexy lingerie -I don't know of anywhere else that…read moredoes Legs Avenue Lingerie. I popped in today for a look around and there were bowler hats, Venetian masques, wigs, tights and stockings, hats, Beatles bags, and different brands of goth bags. Absolutely fabulous spot.

Lovely shop. Nice staff and what's most important, they got the job was done very quickly and not…read moreso pricey as others. I visited three other Jewelers next to this one (on O'Connell Street) and they wouldn't take the job (increase the size of a ring by 0.5 size) or would send it away for two weeks. So McDowells did the job in one day! They also inform you via text messages when your item is ready to collect. Which is great!

I really love the SeSi façade; the building is a pretty light pink with a pretty dancing figure…read morebetween the Se and the Si. On top of that, my first time round I saw a sign out front saying "Vintage!" so I rushed right in. Turns out, this building houses a few other shops (such as the vintage shop downstairs and Café Irie, both well worth a visit) and SeSi was only the shop on the first floor that sells new garments. Even though I was ready to go vintage-crazy, I wasn't disappointed. The clothes are SeSi are feminine, pretty and a little different than what you'll find on the high street. I do agree that some of it feels a bit Mass Produced in China but it's still cute, so I have a hard time caring that much. Also, the prices are pretty good, and you could easily manage to create an outfit here that looks like it cost a lot more, if you're into that kind of thing. They have some darling shoes and accessories too, which are also cute, girly and affordable.

I always forget to shop in Temple Bar because for the most part it's filled with expensive…read moretouristic crap. However, the shop Sesi on Fownes Street stands out from the rest because it sells original women's clothing and accessories. The tiny boutique has a lot of hidden treasures so give yourself some time to look through all the racks and counter tops. Some of the great merchandise I saw today included some cheap vintage clutches, pretty colourful bowties for your hair and some funky black and orange platforms. It's also a good place to buy jewellery, especially dangling earrings. Some are made out of glass, others string and there's a collection of tacky Hello Kitty ones. If you're in the mood for something different, Sesi is a good place to start.

Has anyone seen that show Anonymous where Jason Byrne dresses up 'celebrities' in all kinds of make…read moreup and wigs and things and totally changes their appearances. I was watching recently were they dressed the celeb up as an old woman and made her go into a luggage shop and make the poor person who worked there demonstrate how the bag worked and how to roll it back and forth, etc. You get the gist. That's exactly what I think of everytime I walk past this shop. It's got all kinds of bags for all kinds of occassions and travels. They've got suitcase, backpacks, rucksacks, duffle bags, etc. They've even got a bag there that you could quite possibly fit a whole person into!

I personally find the bag shop to be the best value place to go buy a school bag, fashion bag or…read moresuitcase! They have all sizes for your needs, and everything i have bought so far has been really good quality. I particularly recommend the the jan sport bags for a good all round durable schoolbag that isn't hideous! The shop's staff are all very helpful and if you're buying a suitcase and are worried about baggage limits they'll be more than happy to find the right bag for you.

I love a pedestrian-only shopping district and Henry Street in Dublin has it with a lovely mix of…read morehigh-street brands and local boutiques. There's a diverse selection of stores, including well-known brands like Zara, M&S, and Debenhams and lots of smaller shops and ethnic options. The area has attractive cafes and eateries. There's a bustling vibe and the central location near the GPO Museum and The Spire, Henry Street is a must-see for anybody wishing to experience Dublin's retail and cultural scene. [Review 1835 of 2024 - 92 in Republic of Ireland - 22857 overall]

While walking in Dublin, it is completely necessary to stroll down Henry Street to mingle with…read morelocals and tourists alike. Along this pedestrian-only promenade are countless shops and a handful of restaurants. The span stretches three-tenths of a mile under the names Mary Street and Henry Street from Wolfe Tone to O'Connell Street. The local flavor, the electricity, the shopping are all an enjoyable immersion within Dublin. The only drawback is the lack of quality restaurants along the way. Only Butlers Chocolate Café and The Church are worth dining in this particular stretch. The installation of a reputable eatery could be a massive success in this area.

I bought 5 items click and collect . I am in a wheelchair . Click and collect is on the first floor…read more. Are there really only 2 lifts in this large Store? The lifts are populated by geriatric sightseers not customers . Why can't they use the escalators? The Assistant was polite and helpful even though she wasn't sure how click and collect worked. It is a nice Store that employs good people but you need more lifts or Travellators or to somehow prioritise liftusers for prams and wheelchairs.

There are many Dunnes Stores all around Ireland. But my favourite is the one on Henry Street. They…read morecompletely redone the interior of the shop and it looks really upmarket. The clothes in Dunnes are of a very high quality and are a very reasonable price. My favourite at the moment would be their "Star Buy" Collection which would have very fashionable items at pocket money prices. I bought a coat out of this collection that is warm and really well fit, and it only cost me €35 a snip of the cost of a coat in other stores. At the moment they have winter clothes in this collection, including a lovely cardigan (black or cream) for just €20 and a long slieve shirt with belt for just €15. In Dunnes Stores on Henry Street, they have a whole floor dedicated to children's clothes and accessories which is absolutely huge. Also a men's section which is quite big also. If you fancy something to eat after all that shopping, there is a really nice restaurant on the top floor. I have been to this restaurant and found the food to be delicious.

Lots of options for souvenirs. Decent pricing for a souvenir shop in the middle of a tourist city.read more

Tons of stuff and after stopping by a bunch of other touristy places in Dublin, this store (or…read morechain of stores) really does have good prices. The Guinness magnets were cheaper here than the same magnets at the Guinness gift shop. They also have stuffed animals, touristy (tacky!) underwear, and a lot of tourist junk. But then again, some people probably love what I thought was junk or they wouldn't be selling it. Stop by and check out the store... I'm sure you'll find something you want. I don't know about the quality of the items, but they sure so have a huge quantity of almost everything. Oh and they have free WiFi.

Went in there to buy some lights for my bike.. the lady who works there is not a nice woman.. the…read moreway she speaks to her staff is atrocious how she speaks to them.. I wont be returning and I'll be tellin my friends and colleagues also

I spent 260 euro for repair that lasted 12 days…read more I picked my ebike from repair on 10th November. I had spokes installed in front wheel, rear wheel rebuild and ensure brake discs are screwed properly. It's now 22nd November and my rear brake disc just became completely loose. On 22 Aug, after shop replaced my brake pads, I came back to the shop right away to tell that the brakes do not feel right and the young lad completely brushed me off. I believe that initial improper repair of the breaks is what's caused the issues, not the quality of the parts. Subsequently I had to leave the bike for another repair. There are other issue with most recent repair: they failed to fasten cable harness back and failed to mention that they chose wider rim for rear wheel than original, effectively forcing me into replacing tires as well. I'm still going to replace tyres, as I believe that I had to rebuild my rear wheel due to too wide tyre installed on the rear wheel. I asked the shop to "Check if bigger tyre would work" according to wording on my receipt. Shop has chosen the tires that started rubbing the rear fork and destroyed my rear rim. I didn't ask for specific tire model. I did ask for wider tires. I didn't think I'll need to add "wider tires that wont destroy my bike". Why would I trust you guys to do anything in my bike, if you install parts that are definitely not fit for purpose. You called me back after rebuilding the rim to tell me that the tyre is too wide. Why you didn't tell me that when you originally installed the tyre and I asked that question? Very unsatisfied with shoddy workmanship in the shop.