Sabah is a treasure trove of unique crafts and souvenirs. Harvested from the surrounding seas and farms, pearls are an absolute must-buy. They can be purchased loose or in pre-set jewellery form. Other great buys are beadwork, hand-woven baskets, the ‘Kain Dastar’ material, jewellery and Sabah tea.
Check out the stretch of handicraft shops in Wawasan Plaza in Kota Kinabalu; for fantastic bargains head over to the Handicraft Market located along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens. The newest shopping centre in Kota Kinabalu, the 1Borneo Hypermall Autocity answers to the call of locals and tourists for local and imported goods, fancy cafes and various themed entertainment outlets. The mall is also connected to several hotels, making it convenient for visitors to hop over for a shopping fling at any time.
| Mall/Market |
Price Level |
| 1Borneo Hypermall | Cheap/Moderate |
| Centre Point Sabah | Cheap/Moderate |
| Gaya Street | Cheap (Sunday market) |
| Handicraft Market | Handicraft |
| Suria Sabah Shopping Mall | Moderate |
| Wisma Merdeka | Cheap/Moderate |
| Warisan Square | Cheap/Moderate |