The Rundown

Saddar Bazar is one of the oldest and most active shopping areas of Rawalpindi, where businesses have  developed over decades. The marketplace is legendary and has an amazing variety of goods to buy; fashionable clothes, modern electronics, mobile gadgets, street food, or the wholesale deals, the choice is overwhelming. 

Being a part of the local shopping experience and a great adventure to the first comer like you, Saddar Bazar is a place to be as it satisfies all kinds of shoppers. Be it a bargain hunter looking out to make purchases, a sightseer interested in Pakistani local culture, or an anticipator of holidays shopping. This marketplace offers much more than just a Pakistani shopping experience since you can find a wide range of purchasing opportunities for every buying class. 

Location and Accessibility

Situated in the heart of the Rawalpindi city, Saddar Bazar is a strategic location with it being close to the apex Mall Road and a just stroll away from the Rawalpindi Railway Station. This centrality means that getting there is extremely easy since there are numerous modes of transport. This is connected directly with the Metro Bus system which has its station at Saddar.  You can take Bank Road and Adamjee Road and reach Saddar for an amazing day of shopping. 

There is a high frequency of bus services in the city and rickshaws and more recent ride-hailing companies such as InDrive and Yango can be found at ease. But space in the parking area is highly restricted in the bazaar because streets are narrow and the flow of people is large.  If you don’t want to waste time looking for parking spots, the best option is to use public transport to reach the market. 

What You Can Buy at Saddar Bazar Rawalpindi

Saddar Bazar is a heaven for shopaholics. The market is overflowing with all kinds of shops and restaurants that are known to leave all shoppers happy with the wide range of products that they offer. 

Clothing and Shoes

It is a heaven to any fashion lover who is on a budget since one can find good clothing at very good prices at Saddar Bazar. The market place has a massive line of affordable ready made clothes for both genders and children. If you are someone that wants to buy both casual and formal wear you should definitely visit the market. 

Parents love shopping for school uniforms as stockists have uniforms for all possible schools in Rawalpindi region. If you are a bride having a breakdown your escape lies in visiting the market as you’ll surely find something here. The locality is very vibrant especially during sales particularly before Eid and other festivals, when people get to enjoy the best bargains on new fashions. The footwear department is also not inferior, and the shops dealing with them have a stunning footwear collection. 

Electronics and Accessories

The electronic section of Saddar Bazar is also very attractive to those interested in technology and this marketplace is a great place to buy mobile accessories, homeware and various smaller products. The market has an endless array of phone cases, phone chargers, phone earphones, batteries and other electronic items at unbelievably cheap prices. 

Most of the stores deal not only with second-hand and new electronics, although it is a great choice to visit when you want to purchase cheap accessories and cables. The marketplace has gained the reputation of being the most suitable locale in Rawalpindi for cheaper upgrading of the technology, repairs and electronics that are not easily found.

Cosmetics, Toys & Everyday Essentials

The aspect of beauty and personal care is well served with a number of makeup stores that stock various makeup products in both local and imported brands, hair care products, skincare products among others at affordable costs. The presence of a wide variety of toys, both locally produced and imported toys, are preferred by families with children who can have great value products. The bazar also caters to daily necessities by having stores where bags, wallets, school supplies, and wholesome collections of stationeries are available, as well as being a one-stop shopping place for household needs.

Street Food and Snacks

No visit to Saddar Bazar is complete without experiencing its incredible street food culture. Food vendors throughout the marketplace serve authentic Pakistani favorites including spicy chana chaat, refreshing golgappay, hearty bun kebabs, and crispy samosas. Their constant calling out to shoppers to grab a bite makes the shopping experience 100 times better. Small cafés and traditional tea stalls are scattered throughout the area, providing perfect spots for shoppers to take a break, and enjoy local flavors while planning the next purchases.