A pair of jeans currently sells for around KD 10, while a French dress may sell for KD 45. Many of the boutiques have fixed prices, while others are willing to bargain. It is often worth your while to suggest a price to the shopkeeper. There are two major annual sales, one in November and one in May, in which a number of good quality boutiques participate. During these sales it is possible to purchase excellent quality Eueopean garments for half-price.
Most people prefer to bring their own supply of shoes, and it is advisable to bring several pairs.
Shoes are imported mainly from Italy, Spain, Thailand, Lebanon, and Taiwan. There is a good selection of both mens and womens shoes, although the shops seem to quickly run out of larger shoes for women. Narrow shoes are not easy to find. Childrens shoes are fairly high-priced, although there is a good selection of cheaper types from Taiwan and Thailand. For summer, sandals are most comfortable for men and women.