Amir’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Walk along Hatirjheel, sit by the peaceful lakefront, and enjoy the views of sky, city, and bridges. The Bangladeshi Army constructed the area to ease traffic and minimize congestion, with locals using the spot to get away from the crowded city and enjoy some recreational activities. Cycle around the waterfront, enjoy the views, and grab some fresh air. One must for once take a ride in the ferry boat at this Hatirjheel, it plies from BFDC till Rampura or Police Plaza. Each end of the route has interesting things to see, do and eat!
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Hatir Jheel
Walk along Hatirjheel, sit by the peaceful lakefront, and enjoy the views of sky, city, and bridges. The Bangladeshi Army constructed the area to ease traffic and minimize congestion, with locals using the spot to get away from the crowded city and enjoy some recreational activities. Cycle around the waterfront, enjoy the views, and grab some fresh air. One must for once take a ride in the ferry boat at this Hatirjheel, it plies from BFDC till Rampura or Police Plaza. Each end of the route has interesting things to see, do and eat!
Food scene
New Market is one of the most famous and old markets in Dhaka city. It was established in 1958 by Dhaka City Corporation. It is a two-storied building within a triangular shape. There are about 480 stores in this market.
The centre of New Market has a beautiful mosque surrounded by shops selling home & family products, sarii, clothes, shoes, books, stationary, jewelry, fast food, electronic products and kitchen products.
New Market has three gates and is almost twenty acres in area. The main customers are middle class women and students. About 20-30 thousand customer come here everyday. On national holy days about 40-50 thousand peoples gather here. Tuesday is the holiday.
New Market opens at 9:00 am and closes at 8:00 pm. New Market was the first modern shopping centre in Dhaka city.
In addition to the shops, the streets are full of hawkers selling a huge variety of things and are well patronized. New Super Market is the extension of New Market. It is famous for low price home and family products. In many cases these are well-made fake foreign products and people are happy to buy foreign products at such low prices.
New Market - Pilkhana Road
New Market - Pilkhana RoadNew Market is one of the most famous and old markets in Dhaka city. It was established in 1958 by Dhaka City Corporation. It is a two-storied building within a triangular shape. There are about 480 stores in this market.
The centre of New Market has a beautiful mosque surrounded by shops selling home & family products, sarii, clothes, shoes, books, stationary, jewelry, fast food, electronic products and kitchen products.
New Market has three gates and is almost twenty acres in area. The main customers are middle class women and students. About 20-30 thousand customer come here everyday. On national holy days about 40-50 thousand peoples gather here. Tuesday is the holiday.
New Market opens at 9:00 am and closes at 8:00 pm. New Market was the first modern shopping centre in Dhaka city.
In addition to the shops, the streets are full of hawkers selling a huge variety of things and are well patronized. New Super Market is the extension of New Market. It is famous for low price home and family products. In many cases these are well-made fake foreign products and people are happy to buy foreign products at such low prices.
If you are looking for food varieties, be it Chinese or English or Continental, Chef’s Table in Dhaka can be a good option which brings different food varieties under one single roof.
The upscale food court brings 24 stalls of country’s prominent food brands, along with some international ones, to entertain the Dhaka’s food-lovers.
Chef’s Table is the latest initiative by Unimart, a sister concern of United Group, that is currently serving 22 types of cuisine including Italian, Arabic, English, Japanese, Chinese, Sri Lankan, Thai, Continental foods etc to entertain appetite of people.
Chef’s Table had its soft launch on July 1 last year and was opened for all since July 12 at road 90 at Gulshan 2 targeting triangle residents- from Gulshan, Banani and Baridhara.
Developed in a 27,000 square feet area, Chef’s Table consists of 24 food stalls that will deliver you a family and friendly environment with not only popular food items, but also with tasty foods, good interior and seating arrangement.
Among the popular brands, Emerald Bakery and Cafe, Club Gelato, Madchef X, Taste of Lanka, Hakka Dhaka, So Juicy, Thai Emerald, Lean Nation, Bhoj Company, Crack Snack is some of them.
The place can host 700 people at a time, and is serving about 4,000 people average every day.
Chef's Table
1212 Rd 90If you are looking for food varieties, be it Chinese or English or Continental, Chef’s Table in Dhaka can be a good option which brings different food varieties under one single roof.
The upscale food court brings 24 stalls of country’s prominent food brands, along with some international ones, to entertain the Dhaka’s food-lovers.
Chef’s Table is the latest initiative by Unimart, a sister concern of United Group, that is currently serving 22 types of cuisine including Italian, Arabic, English, Japanese, Chinese, Sri Lankan, Thai, Continental foods etc to entertain appetite of people.
Chef’s Table had its soft launch on July 1 last year and was opened for all since July 12 at road 90 at Gulshan 2 targeting triangle residents- from Gulshan, Banani and Baridhara.
Developed in a 27,000 square feet area, Chef’s Table consists of 24 food stalls that will deliver you a family and friendly environment with not only popular food items, but also with tasty foods, good interior and seating arrangement.
Among the popular brands, Emerald Bakery and Cafe, Club Gelato, Madchef X, Taste of Lanka, Hakka Dhaka, So Juicy, Thai Emerald, Lean Nation, Bhoj Company, Crack Snack is some of them.
The place can host 700 people at a time, and is serving about 4,000 people average every day.
The Green Lounge is the largest rooftop restaurant in the city. Tucked far up away from the chaotic city life, The Green Lounge offers a unique dining experience by immersing oneself in nature. It celebrates nature as an escape from the fast-paced urban life. The Green Lounge is the essence of an oasis in this concrete city desert. It is a place for refreshing your senses and getting off-track from your busy life to revel in an unparalleled experience of sensory delights. From the first step, it sets the theme for a magical experience of dining in midst of a garden in the sky.
The Green Lounge
72 Kazi Nazrul Islam AvenueThe Green Lounge is the largest rooftop restaurant in the city. Tucked far up away from the chaotic city life, The Green Lounge offers a unique dining experience by immersing oneself in nature. It celebrates nature as an escape from the fast-paced urban life. The Green Lounge is the essence of an oasis in this concrete city desert. It is a place for refreshing your senses and getting off-track from your busy life to revel in an unparalleled experience of sensory delights. From the first step, it sets the theme for a magical experience of dining in midst of a garden in the sky.
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Dhaka is a densely populated, crowded, chaotic city.
Always carry a mask to protect you from pollution
Have a handkerchief to get ease with sweat
Carry a bottle of water
Uber is a safe way of transportation