Bijenkorf Rotterdam

While London has Harrod’s, Rotterdam is blessed with De Bijenkorf, the most luxurious chain of department stores in the country. The great thing about shopping here is that you’ll find exclusive brands like Burberry, Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Marc by Marc Jacobs all assembled on the same floor. Stroll right on through to the shoes, leather goods, jewellery and cosmetics, and you’ll have a complete outfit all ready to go.

• Web:

  www.debijenkorf.nl/rotterdam

• Address:

  Coolsingel 105, Rotterdam

• Phone:

  +31 20 808 9333

De Groene Passage

Human, animal and environmentally friendly shopping is the aim of this shopping centre. To keep your energy up, you can have breakfast, lunch or dinner at Spirit where everything is 100% organic and 100% vegetarian.

• Web:

  degroenepassage.nl

• Address:

  Mariniersweg 9, Rotterdam

• Phone:

  +31 10 233 1933

De Kaashoeve

De Kaashoeve is a traditional cheese shop that also carries delights like wine and exotic fruits and nuts. If you're a fan of the stronger cheeses, don't miss your chance to try a piece of the legendary 'Old Rotterdam'.

• Address:

  Oude Binnenweg 129b, Rotterdam

• Phone:

  +31 10 413 8644

Fenix Food Factory

This small-scale food hub is located in the Fenixloods, a former warehouse, at the Katendrecht peninsula. Here you can enjoy artisanal food and products from among others the Kaapse Brouwers brewery, Booij Kaasmakers cheese, Jordy’s Bakery and Rechtstreex fruit and vegetables. The Kaapse Kitchen serves affordable dishes from different Rotterdam chefs that vary weekly. The terrace on the adjacent quay offers a great view of the Rotterdam skyline.

• Web:

  www.fenixfoodfactory.nl

• Address:

  Nico Koomanskade 1025, Rotterdam

• Phone:

  +31 10 218 0853

Funkie House

With a collection featuring over sixty clothing brands, plus an equally varied clientele, Funkie House can justifiably call itself a home to anyone who's into street fashion.

• Web:

  www.funkiehouse.nl

• Address:

  Korte Hoogstraat 15a, Rotterdam

• Phone:

  +31 10 433 3507

Joline Jolink

Joline Jolink makes stylish clothing in natural materials, both beautiful and practical. Fashion for women who always want to look their best, whether they’re at work, cycling through the city or at a party.

• Web:

  www.jolinejolink.com

• Address:

  Nieuwe Binnenweg 82, Rotterdam

• Opening hours:

  Wed–Fri 11am–6pm, Sat 11am–5pm