I went there first ages ago, think we stayed in Hyatt just after it opened....of course that is a phenomenal hotel so all good inside.
Step outside onto the streets and be mesmerised by...well, nothing. Theres nothing there..the most bland Asian location ive ever been to. Terrible restaurants with poor service in every corner. The market sells the worst knock offs ive seen as well.
Went back 2 years ago...for business. Stayed in 4 different supposed 5* hotels...just LOL. People there are either total dummies or they have an agenda...we called them the "smiling assassins" trying to cheat you at every corner. Was there 3 months for that trip.
But actually both times i took girfriends after 2 days they also said "whats here, nothing to do".
Funniest part was going out partying on another trip with some South African contacts who happened to be there doing business as well...went out for drinks in an overpriced skybar...then clubbing. Took girls back to our rooms then had the hotel lobby call up telling us we werent allowed locals on the room unless married!!!
Funny cos when i went with the girlfriends they were stopped also (one filipino and one japanese) and askes to show room keys.
Such a non-entity of a place and weird rules.
Edit: just saw you want to go shopping there...couldnt find anything myself...other than one tailor after searching more than 20. But even that one was nothing compared to Japan/Singapore or Thai tailors.
