Oxford Street Shopping Guide 2025: Everything You Need to Know

# Oxford Street Shopping Guide 2025 Oxford Street is Europe's busiest shopping street with over 300 stores along 1.5 miles. Here's how to make the most of your visit. ## Overview **Length:** 1.5 miles (2.4 km) **Stores:** 300+ **Annual Visitors:** 200 million **Best Tube Stations:** Oxford Circus, Bond Street, Marble Arch, Tottenham Court Road --- ## Store Directory by Section ### Oxford Circus Area (Central) **Department Stores:** - Selfridges (flagship) - John Lewis - House of Fraser **High Street Fashion:** - Zara - H&M - Topshop - Urban Outfitters ### Bond Street End (West) **Luxury Brands:** - Designer boutiques - High-end jewelry - Premium fashion ### Tottenham Court Road End (East) **Budget Shopping:** - Primark (massive flagship) - Sports Direct - TK Maxx nearby --- ## Top Stores for Arab Shoppers ### 1. Selfridges **Must Visit** - London's premier department store - Arabic-speaking staff available - Tax refund service - Personal shopping - Halal food hall options ### 2. Primark **Budget Fashion** - European headquarters - 4 floors of affordable fashion - No tax refund (prices already low) - Very crowded ### 3. John Lewis **Quality Homeware** - British institution - Electronics - Home goods - Quality over quantity --- ## Halal Food Options ### On Oxford Street | Restaurant | Cuisine | Price | Location | |------------|---------|-------|----------| | Dishoom | Indian | £15-25 | Near Bond Street | | Comptoir Libanais | Lebanese | £12-20 | Multiple | | Nando's | Peri-Peri | £12-18 | Multiple | ### Nearby (5 min walk) **Edgware Road** - Full halal area (10 min from Marble Arch) **Soho** - Various halal options (5 min south) --- ## Money-Saving Tips ### Tax Refund (Non-EU Visitors) - Save 12-15% on purchases over £30 - Ask for VAT refund forms - Process at airport before departure - Selfridges has in-store processing ### Sales Periods - **Boxing Day (Dec 26):** Major sales start - **January:** Best reductions - **Black Friday (November):** Growing in UK ### Best Days to Visit - **Weekday mornings:** Least crowded - **Avoid:** Saturday afternoons - **Sunday:** Shorter hours (12-6pm typically) --- ## Practical Information ### Getting There | Station | Lines | Best For | |---------|-------|----------| | Oxford Circus | Central, Victoria, Bakerloo | Central access | | Bond Street | Central, Jubilee, Elizabeth | Selfridges | | Marble Arch | Central | West end, Primark | ### Facilities - Public toilets: Limited (use department stores) - Wi-Fi: Available in most stores - ATMs: Throughout street - Phone charging: Some stores offer ### Safety Tips - Watch for pickpockets - Keep bags closed - Be aware of surroundings - Don't flash expensive items --- ## Sample Shopping Itinerary **Full Day Oxford Street:** **10:00 AM** - Start at Selfridges (Bond Street) **12:00 PM** - Lunch at Comptoir Libanais **1:00 PM** - Walk east, browse Zara, H&M **3:00 PM** - Afternoon tea break **4:00 PM** - Primark (Marble Arch end) **6:00 PM** - Process tax refunds **7:00 PM** - Dinner at Edgware Road --- ## Conclusion Oxford Street delivers everything from luxury to budget fashion. Plan your visit, wear comfortable shoes, and leave time for tax refund processing!