This (supposedly) art deco monstrosity may not look like much from the outside, but inside it's pleasant enough. And with over 180 stores, it provides some much-needed shopping...
Alexanderplatz 4Luxurious five-floor complex with a health and beauty centre, 25m pool, saunas, steam room, ice room, restaurants, bars, sun terrace with solariums and a view of central...
Karlsruher Strasse 20The interior design at Beate Kahlcke is a study in cool, clean-lined sophistication - perfect for a salon that operates in conjunction with Aveda and the design hotel Lux 11...
Rosa-Luxemburg-Strasse 11-13Exclusive salon on the garden level of a private apartment building. The waiting room doubles as a gallery space, and two client rooms are decorated in 1960s and baroque...
Auguststrasse 83Belladonna stocks all-natural beauty and skin care products from Lavera, Dr Hauschka and Weleda, among others, as well as a selection of hair accessories, aromatherapy products...
Bergmannstrasse 101Brille 54 is a small but functionally sleek space in Quartier 206, designed by hot young local architects Plajer & Franz. All the international names can be found, including...
Friedrichstrasse 71Predominantly organic produce, including cheese, bread, pasta, meat, fruit and veg from local farms. Also non-edible items such as wooden brushes.
WittenbergplatzThis elegant glass complex designed by French superstar Jean Nouvel offers great clothes, frequent sales on the upper floors, a good selection of accessories and cosmetics at...
Französische Strasse 23This is probably the hippest eyewear store for adults and children, with a diverse range of designer prescription glasses and sunglasses. Friendly staff too.
Max-Beer-Strasse 17Jonny Pazo is a versatile stylist who shuttles from magazine shoots and record covers to appointments in his small and pleasingly eccentric salon, decked out with pictures of...
Yorckstrasse 43The largest department store in continental Europe celebrated its 100th birthday in 2007. It carries name brands in all departments, though the merchandise can be hit or miss....
Tauentzienstrasse 21-24Once the retail showpiece of communist East Berlin, this busy, utilitarian megastore underwent massive renovation and expansion in 2006. Today, it is the most successful branch...
Alexanderplatz 9Part of the Tempodrom complex, this is a stylish oasis of watery leisure pursuits, with pools, saunas, steam baths, cold dips, an open-air Japanese Onsen pool, massage...
Möckernstrasse 10Owner Uta Geyer has a knack for getting her hands on hard-to-find vintage frames, ranging from sleek 1920s pieces to rockabilly cateyes, from cool aviators to elegant Jackie...
Marienburger Strasse 11MAC is nothing less than a mirror-lined cosmetic wonderland. This stuff is worn by every star who graces a red carpet, but the shop doesn't feel too exclusive: personal...
Rosenthaler Strasse 36