Zhybek Zholy Street, or Arbat as the locals call it, is Almaty’s main shopping street. A stroll down this road will give you an idea of how diverse the shopping can be in Kazakhstan. Here you will find famous shops, such as Zara, as well as other small but unique shops, like TSUM. This pedestrian street is also the place where local artists sell their masterpieces.

The pedestrianized stretch of this street in the lower, northern, part of the center is Almaty’s (sort of) version of Moscow’s Arbat. It's dotted with inexpensive cafes, a few buskers and kitsch art stands.

The Arbat Market is a nice place to visit when traveling to Almaty, as it’s filled with artists selling their works of art of local landscapes, giving a good representation of the beauty of Kazakhstan. Arbat is a very popular area with the locals going to TSUM shopping mall nearby to buy, barter and sell goods.

Arbat Street or the Zhybek Zholy Street is Almaty’s main shopping street which is spread from Abylaikhan Avenue to Furmanov Street and is best explored on foot. While walking down, one can see the diversity of shopping in the area. While the street boasts of high branded shops like Mango and Zara, you can also find small and quaint shops.

This pedestrian shopping street is famous for having the TSUM Shop which is a cross between a department store and a bazaar and is mostly used by the local residents to fulfil their daily needs. And while walking if you want to relax, look no further because this street has all sorts of cafes and restaurants, from high dining to local food, you name it and this street has it.

To make it more beautiful, Arbat street is lined up with fountains and live sculptures and sculpture exposition. Local artists sell their masterpieces here which you can adorn on your walls. Add a little zing to it and you have live street musicians performing, dancing and people participating in impromptu flash mobs. Truly Arbat is one place which is always live and bubbling with life. So, go, enjoy and have fun!