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THE LONG WEEKEND<br />
Opposite page, from top:<br />
A dish served at Neolokal;<br />
Istanbul Modern<br />
This page, from top: Bey<br />
Karaköy; Kiliç Ali Paşa Hamam<br />
Photo © Cengiz Karliova<br />
HIP BOUTIQUES<br />
Beyond the bazaars, check out these<br />
stylish independent stores<br />
Sanayi 313 This concept store in the Maslak<br />
district mixes fashion, design and food. Shop<br />
for co-founder Serena Uziyel’s super luxe<br />
shoes, featuring bold decorative elements like<br />
embroidery and sequins, and stay for lunch at the<br />
contemporary Turkish restaurant. sanayi313.com<br />
Bey Karaköy Fashion-forward gents should head<br />
to this multi-brand boutique in Karaköy, which<br />
mixes cool-kid Scandinavian staples with pieces<br />
from talented homegrown designers. Be sure to<br />
check out Bey’s own brand of bestselling jeans<br />
too. beykarakoy.com<br />
Souq Dukkan Founded by a former Turkish<br />
Vogue features editor, this concept store in<br />
Kanyon mall stocks a thoughtful edit of largely<br />
local brands and designers, ranging from men’s<br />
and women’s fashion to homewares, books and<br />
prints. souqdukkan.com<br />
Words: Lara Brunt<br />
ask a local<br />
Yaprak Aras,<br />
co-founder of<br />
Souq Dukkan<br />
(souqdukkan.com),<br />
shares her top<br />
tips for exploring<br />
the city<br />
The coolest neighbourhood in Istanbul<br />
right now is Kadıköy-Moda on the Asian<br />
side. There’s been an influx of young<br />
and creative İstanbulites moving from<br />
the European side in the last couple of<br />
years, making it a vibrant place with lots<br />
going on. My favourite café is Bi Nevi Deli<br />
(binevideli.com) in Beşiktaş; it’s the most<br />
innovative plant-based kitchen in the city.<br />
Don’t leave without thoroughly exploring<br />
the Bosphorus. Skip the boat trips and take<br />
the ferry from Eminönü pier instead. Stop<br />
for brunch at Feriye Lokantası (feriye.com)<br />
in Ortaköy, and enjoy the 40-minute stroll<br />
along the waterfront promenade from<br />
Arnavutköy, a pretty village with ornate<br />
wooden mansions, to the 15th-century<br />
fortress Rumeli Hisarı.<br />
HEAVENLY<br />
HAMMAMS<br />
Indulge in a traditional<br />
Turkish hammam in<br />
one of these historic<br />
bathhouses<br />
Cağaloğlu Hamamı<br />
This 300-year-old<br />
hammam in Sultanahmet<br />
boasts soaring marble<br />
columns, domed ceilings<br />
and Romanesque arches.<br />
Plump for the Sultan<br />
Mahmud package, which<br />
includes a collagen<br />
facemask and 45-minute<br />
aromatherapy massage.<br />
cagalogluhamami.com.<br />
tr. Kiliç Ali Paşa Hamam<br />
Across the water in<br />
Beyoğlu, this 16th-century<br />
gem features one of the<br />
largest hammam domes<br />
in Istanbul. Alongside the<br />
traditional steam, scrub<br />
and soak ritual, you can<br />
add an aromatic oil or a<br />
deep tissue massage.<br />
kilicalipasahamami.<br />
com. Çukurcuma<br />
Hamamı Also in<br />
Beyoğlu, this 1830s<br />
hammam opened last<br />
year after a decadelong<br />
renovation. With<br />
grey marble bathing<br />
areas and a sleek white<br />
relaxation lounge,<br />
it’s one of the most<br />
luxurious hammams<br />
in Istanbul, and<br />
welcomes couples too.<br />
cukurcumahamami.com<br />
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