⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Legendary, Bustling Market for Bicycles, Forex, and Household Goods
Alabar Market is a well-known hub in Kumasi where you can find almost anything. It's a quintessential, vibrant market experience and a fantastic one-stop shop for specific goods. You can reliably buy bicycles, source plastics and household equipment, and even change forex locally with ease.
However, the environment is not for the faint of heart and comes with important caveats:
· Be Extremely Vigilant: The area is incredibly crowded and, unfortunately, attracts a fair share of junkies who can double as skilled pickpockets. Keep your wallet, phone, and valuables secure and out of sight at all times. Stay alert. · Traffic Nightmare: Driving through and around Alabar is extremely difficult. The streets are perpetually congested with people, cars, and carts. I strongly advise against bringing a private car unless it's absolutely necessary. Opt for public transport or come on foot. · Overwhelmingly Busy: Be prepared for intense crowds, noise, and a fast-paced, chaotic atmosphere. It's the busiest of busy markets.
Final Verdict: An excellent place for finding specific goods and services at likely good prices, but only visit if you're prepared for the chaos and remain highly aware of your surroundings. I only go when I have a specific, necessary...
Read moreAlabar market is located in Kumasi, the Ashanti regional capital. This is a very busy market place with a wide variety of businesses. Notable among them are auto parts and machineries like motorcycles (range of sizes, make and types), power plant/generators, bicycles, chain saw machines and accessories.
Forex bureau is present (I mean exchange of money)
Traffic is delay is a normal phenomenon, we have accepted that fact. House hold appliances and a wide range of other DIY tools can be found there.
The goods there too are...
Read moreA beehive of traders and link roads. It never sleeps save Sundays. You could get most things here ranging from bicycle spare parts, motorcycle spare, sales and maintenance, groceries, banks, service institutions, local bureau de change, car parks and a whole lot more. If you're going to Northern Ghana; wa, bolgatanga, Tamale, kintampo, etc. You'd get cars from...
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