Liienblumstreet Kick off your Tel Aviv whirl on decadent Lilen-blum Street in the South, lined with a horde of bars and nightspots. Indulge your appetite and sneak a peak at the local singles' scene in the velvet and chandelier-clad Georgian bar-restaurant, Nanuchka. Book in advance if you want a tathough all the action liappens around the bar and DJ. Other Lilenblum hotspots include Abraxas, the Shesek dance-bar and next door Mishmish. Only a stone's throw away. The . Breakfast Club is a favorite member in the local it-list when it comes to clubbing.ble. YariCharutzim
Yad Charutzim Streets has recently turned into one of the hottest spots in the city. Originally - and still by day - an industrial zone, full of garages, spare car parts, shawarma « joints and several commercial offices, come nightfall it undergoes a serious transformation, and currently boasts some of the city's moet stylish nightlife venues and some great ¦ places to eat all night long. Head on to Escobar. a mega pickup bar that usually hosts models, football players and other young local celebs, or head next door to Donna Martin, or to Ingrid . Lastly, the veteran Coffee Bar offers some great late-night dining.
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TelAvivPort
The revamped and upgraded city's old port is like one giant Luna park: clubs, bars, restaurants and any other nocturnal attraction you could imagine cover an area of several square i kms that you should probably keep away from on weekends, but that make for impressive entertainment during the week. The transformation of large industrial hangars into bars means the port is a forerunner of the city's mega-bar phenomenon and other large ¦ spaces, with stylish pick-up bars like the Buddha Bar, and nocturnal land of the elves Whiskey a Go-Go. * All establishments serve food, but if you're really hungry, check out the city's favorite burger joint, Agadir.
Sheinkin street
In case you're up before sunset, the city has several shopping areas not to be missed. Once the j Mecca of the rebellious and the Bohemian, Sheinkin St still sets the pace for young urban fashion. Check out boutiques and shoe shops all ^ a long the street. Come Friday morning, Sheinkin undergoes a suburban metamorphosis, as Dizengoff St, the epicenter of Tel Aviv shopping, is sure to be a hit with fashionistas. Cala and Katomenta are just some of the eye-catching. Israeli designers you'll find along the street. After exliausting your shopping cravings, have a sit-down at the stylish S hine Cafe, justJ off Dizengoff St, the lovechild of Shine design bou tique owners on Masaryk Square. While you're there, don't miss the other designers who have recently taken over the Masaryk ] Square/Rabin Square district, including, Gertrud, Mayu andIdo Recanati
Markets
For a dose of some authentic Middle Eastern shopping, check out one of the city's bustling open-air markets. The Carrael Market is easily Tel Aviv's largest and busiest. Located opposite, riie corner of Allenby and Sheinkin Streets, its ] congested alleyways offer endless stalls of fresh fish, meat, fruit and vegetables, cheap clothes and houseware at great - and nego iable - prices. Nearby, the Bezalel Market.
by the comer of King George and Allenby Streets, is known for its bargain basement priced imitations. Having said that, there are some hidden gems to be found if you're prepared to dig into the high. I messy piles the stall owners seem to cherish. Every Tuesday and Friday the Nachalat tiable - prices. Nearby, the Bezalel Market.
Binyamin pedestrian street, which runs almost parallel to the Carmel Market, hosts an arts and crafts fair, a showcase of local art,j ceramic and glasswork, and original candles, accesories, jewelry, picture frames and much more. Finally, head over to Jaffa for some -funky anti-glamour hand-me-down shoppingd at the Flea Market. In between stops for coffee at the cool hangouts around, bargain your way tlirough dozens of stands of antiques, clothes and miscellaneous goods.