The most distinctive shopping in Durban is at the Victoria Street Market in the old Indian quarter — two floors of spice stalls, fabric, brassware and souvenirs, with the freshest curry powders in the city. For a more conventional experience, head to the big malls: Gateway in Umhlanga is one of the largest in the southern hemisphere and has a surfable wave pool inside, while The Pavilion in Westville is the local favourite. Look out for Zulu beadwork, basketry and woodcarving, sold both at the markets and at craft stalls along the beachfront.