Lifestyle and Shopping in Dublin

Dublin is a friendly and cosmopolitan city brimming with wonderful attractions and activities for people of all persuasions. With high energy and a healthy, clean-living lifestyle, expats who relocate here might need to make a few adjustments to their way of life, and Dublin has plenty of opportunity to splash-out, so the wallet wary must still be mindful.

With fabulous shopping opportunities, Dublin also offers a vibrant nightlife and a bustling restaurant scene as well as good entertainment venues, world-class sports facilities, annual events and spas.
 

Shopping in Dublin is centred around two main areas, which are conveniently located no more than a 20-minute walk away from each other. Jervis Shopping Centre offers up everything from clothing and make-up to jewellery and electronic goods; while the Blanchardstown Centre, the largest shopping centre in Ireland, houses just short of everything under the sun. Head to Grafton Street for expensive boutiques, or the Blackrock Market for local souvenirs, crafts and delicious food.
 

If there’s one thing the Irish are known for, it’s drinking, and with a reputation like theirs it’s no surprise that Dublin has one insane nightlife scene. With plenty of pubs, expats will have no problem finding their favourite local haunt for a post-work pint; but for a vibrant night on the town, head to the Temple Bar district where clubs, bars, lounges and discos line the streets.

The Grafton Street area is the place to go for a more mellow evening.