Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

This is the place to go for all your practical needs. The Villa Market is the heart of the place and the reason long-term guests keep coming back: it offers Western groceries, imported goods, and a cheese counter that is truly appreciated. Nearby, you'll find the Tops Wine Cellar with its outdoor terrace, Starbucks, McDonald's, a food court, a cinema, a gym, and smaller shops such as a luggage store, a hairdresser, and a real estate agency. The Robin Hood Tavern is a popular hangout for sports-loving expats.

The food is the real reason to plan your visit around it. On the outskirts of the district, you'll find street food stalls, and according to reviews, two people can eat seafood and chicken there for about nine US dollars – putting the prices of restaurant chains into perspective. It's quiet in the afternoon, perfect for a leisurely stroll. In the evening, the food court and terraces come alive. The district is open and easy to navigate, so you don't have to fight your way through the cramped confines of a shopping mall to get from shopping to dinner.

This isn't a shopping mall per se. It's a place where you go for a specific errand and end up staying longer than planned.