TOURISM WITH MUCH GLAMOUR The city of São Paulo offers everything to have royal days - shopping in the most renowned brands, tasting exclusive dishes, with stay in high standard quality hotels. The city of São Paulo concentrates an incredible luxury market. It is possible to buy a Ferrari, jewelry in Bvlgari, taste an imported rare wine or enjoying a contemporary dish at the D.O.M. Apart from that, of course, enjoy a stay in hotels-boutique, such as the Unique, the Fasano, the Emiliano and the L’Hotel, and high standard hotels, like the Hilton and the Grant Hyatt. On its streets, avenues and shopping centers are some of the most demanded brands in the world. The city was the first in South America to receive the Tiffany & Co. jewelry shop; it hosts the eighth most luxurious street in the world, the Oscar Freire; it has the Daslu, a glamour temple for shopping of luxury brands; in Jardins, there are some shops of the most desired imported cars and motor cycles; and also has shopping centers like Iguatemi and the Cidade Jardim, with a VIP public. São Paulo still detain the second largest helicopters fleet in the world, with more than 500 helicopters (only loosing to New York), it has more than ten golf clubs and one highly prestigious Jockey Club, with more than 135 years of history. Indoor Shopping For those who want to take an indoor side trip and have access to the most luxurious things, there are essential locations. The Cidade Jardim Shopping was the first in Brazil to shelter brands such as the french Hermes and Longchamp. And in it there is the Spa Cidade Jardim, which offers the most modern treatments of beauty, from Finnish sauna to Pilates lessons. Another primordial place to enjoy a day of shopping is the Iguatemi, the first created in Brazil. It has various luxury brands shops, such as Hugo Boss and Dolce & Gabanna. Apart shopping, the tourist may choose between charming and most exclusive cafeterias. The Daslu is a luxurious mega store and couldn’t have stayed out of the list. The shop has products of great names of fashion and other self-made lines of clothing. Outdoor Shopping To talk about the wealth that are on the streets of São Paulo, it is necessary to mention Rua Oscar Freire. It has an extensive pavement and it is surrounded by more than 200 of the most beautiful showcases of the city, from shops like Calvin Klein Underwear and Carmim. It also has unique shops, such as the Galleria Melissa and the Espaço Havaianas [Havaianas Space], which has exclusive sandals and with the face of Brazil. The Avenida Europa and its surroundings shelter concessionaries of millionaire vehicles, which display on sale Ferraris, Porches, Lotus and BMWs. The cars present prices of more that six digits and are the object desire by thousands of people. The avenue has a sequence of showcases of classic brands, such as Bentley and Harley Davidson, and super potent cars such as Lamborghini. Night Sao Paulo night has sophisticated entertainment clubs and differential bars, such as the Bar Skye [Skye bar], which offers a view of the entire city, as its installed at the top floor of the Hotel Unique, and as well as having a panoramic elevator, and still boast of having a fixed DJ, who plays from 9:00 p.m. The city is part of the international circuit of entertainment nigh clubs, having in its curriculum the American Kiss & Fly, installed in Vila Daslu; the Pink Elephant, which is the America first branch in Latin America and the Pacha, international night club specialized in electronic music. Gastronomy In São Paulo you can eat well in exclusive restaurants, such as the Figueira Rubaiyat, which contains in its area a gigantic tree, which originated the name of the place and created a very fascinating environment. The place offers incredible dishes ruled by a lot of quality meat and imported wine. An option to enjoy a dinner for two persons is the 1 Fasano, which has a private environment, as the tables has little luminaries. Its kitchen mixes contemporaries with classic flavors, in typical dishes of Italian gastronomy. The Terraço Itália [Italian Terrace], which exists for more than 40 years, is one city’s postal card and one of the most traditional restaurants in downtown. As the name itself suggests, the dishes remits to the Italian culture. The restaurant is located at the 41st floor of the building and offers a view in which it is possible to see the entire Capital of São Paulo. It is also interesting to participate in the jantar dançante [dinner with dance], to revive the beginning of the XX century. Imported Products It is unforgettable to know some houses, which sell exclusive products. An example is the Casa Santa Luzia [Santa Luzia House], which has a sector of super fresh fruits and legumes and a vast gamma of kosher products. The Empório Santa Maria [Santa Maria Grocery store] is a shop which brings wines, fine cheese, meat with high standard cutting and a bazaar, which offers clay pans, flower arrangements, spices and much more. Without mentioning the Vinoteca [Wine bar], where you can taste more than 40 different wines, and the Sushi Bar, located in the second floor, which has a complete menu. The Galeria dos Pães [Gallery of Breads] is an option for those who want to taste fine cheese, buy Lindt chocolates, taste wine its cellar and each sandwiches in ciabatta bread. Service Indoors Shopping Shopping Cidade Jardim Timetable: from Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 22:00 p.m., e Sundays, from 14:00 p.m. to 20:00 p.m. Address: Avenida Magalhães de Castro, 12000 – Marginal Pinheiros – local road – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 3552-1000 www.cidadejardimshopping.com.br Shopping Iguatemi Timetable: from Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 22:00 p.m., and Sundays, from 14:00 p.m. to 20:00 p.m. Address: Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2232 – Jardim Paulistano – Zona oeste – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 3816-6116 www.iguatemisaopaulo.com.br Daslu Vila Timetable: from Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 a.m to 20:00 p.m., and Tuesdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 22:00 p.m. Address: Av Chedid Jafet, 131 – Vila Olímpia – Zona sul – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 3841-4000 http://daslu.com.br Timetable: from Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 20:00 p.m. (Sundays at the criteria of the shop owners) Address: Rua Oscar Freire, w/nr. – Jardins – Zona oeste – São Paulo Shops Espaço Havaianas Timetable:: from Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 a.m to 20:00 p.m., and Sundays, from 12 noon to 18:00p.m. Address: Rua Oscar Freire, 1116 - Jardins, SP Tel.: (11) 3079-3415 http://br.havaianas.com Galeria Melissa [Melissa Gallery] Timetable: from Monday to Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 19:00 p.m., and Saturday, from 10:00 to 17:00 p.m. Rua Oscar Freire, 827 – Jardins – Zona Oeste – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 3083-3612 www.melissa.com.br Outdoor Shopping Calvin Klein Underwear Timetable:: from Monday to Friday, from 10:00 a.m to 20:00 p.m.; Saturdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 19:00 p.m. and Sundays, from 12 noon to 18:00 p.m. Address: Rua Oscar Freire, 716 – Jardins – São Paulo Tel:(11) 3898-0229 www.cku.com Rua Oscar Freire Tiffany & Co - Shopping Cidade Jardim 2 Timetable:: from Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 22:00 p.m., and Sundays, from 14:00 p.m. to 20:00 p.m. Local: Piso: Jd. Panorama Address: Rua Magalhães de Castro, 12000 Marginal Pinheiros – local road – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 3552-5200 www.tiffany.com Tiffany & Co – Shopping Iguatemi Timetable:: from Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 22:00 p.m., and Sundays, from 14:00 p.m. to 20:00 p.m. Local: Piso Address: Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2232 – Jardim Paulistano – Zona oeste - São Paulo Tel.: (11) 3815-7000 www.tiffany.com Timetable: from Monday to Thursday, from 12:00 noon to 15:00 p.m. and from 19:00 p.m. to 00:00 hour; Fridays, from 12 noon to 15:00 p.m. and from 19:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., and Saturdays, from 19:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Address: Rua Barão de Capanema, 549 – Cerqueira César – Zona oeste – São Paulo. Tel.: (11) 3088-0761 e (11) 3068-4444 www.domrestaurante.com.br Figueira Rubaiyat Timetable: from Monday to Thursday, from 12 noon to 15:30 p.m.; and from 19:00 p.m. to 00; Fridays, Saturdays and Holidays, until 00:30 a.m., and Sundays, until 18:00 p.m. Address: Rua Haddock Lobo, 1738 - Jardim Paulista – Zona oeste – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 3087-1399 www.rubaiyat.com.br Carmim Timetable: from Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 a.m to 20:00 p.m., and Sundays, from 13:00 p.m. to 19:00 p.m. Address: R. Oscar Freire, 1007 – Jardins – Zona oeste – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 3088-0559 www.carmim.com.br Fasano Timetable: from Monday to Saturday, from 19:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Address: Rua Vittorio Fasano, 88 – Jardins – Zona oeste – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 3062-4000 www.fasano.com.br Avenida Europa Timetable: from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 20:00 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays at the criteria of the shop owners) Address: Av. Europa, sem/n. – Jardins – Zona oeste – São Paulo Terraço Itália Timetable:: open for lunch and dinner Address: Av. Ipiranga, 344 , 41º andar – Centro – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 2189-2929 www.terracoitalia.com.br Automobile Shops Night Lamborghini São Paulo Timetable: from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 20:00 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 15:00 p.m. Address: Avenida Europa, 110 – Jardins – Zona oeste – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 3061-3300 www.lamborghini-saopaulo.com Pink Elephant Club Timetable: from Wednesday to Saturday, from 23:00 p.m. Address: Rua Gumercindo Saraiva, 289 – Jardim Europa – Zona oeste – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 3018-5535 www.pinkelephantclub.com.br Platinuss (Lotus) Timetable: from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 19:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 15:00 p.m. Address: Avenida Europa, 888 – Jardins – Zona oeste – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 3088-4000 www.platinuss.com.br Gastronomy D.O.M. Kiss & Fly São Paulo Timetable: from Thursday to Saturday, from mid-night Locality: Vila Daslu Address: Av. Juscelino Kubitschek, 2041 – Vila Olímpia - Zona sul – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 3044-6181 www.kissandflyclub.com.br Pacha São Paulo Timetable: Saturday, from 23:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Address: Rua Mergenthaler, 895 – Vila Leopoldina – Zona oeste – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 2189-3700 3 www.pachasp.com.br Skye Timetable:: Friday to Saturday, from 19:00 p.m. to 24:30a.m.; Thursdays and Sundays, from 19:00 p.m. to 12:00 mid-night Locality: Top Floor of the Unique Hotel Address: Av. Brigadeiro Luis Antonio, 4700 Te.: (11) 3055-4710 www.hotelunique.com.br Emiliano Address: Rua Oscar Freire, 384 - Jardins – Zona oeste – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 3069-4369 www.emiliano.com.br Fasano Address: Rua Vittorio Fasano, 88 – Jardins – Zona oeste – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 3896-4000 www.fasano.com.br Imported Products Casa Santa Luzia Timetable: from Monday to Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 20:45 p.m. Address: Alameda Lorena, 1471 – Jardins – Zona oeste – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 3897-5000 www.santaluzia.com.br Empório Santa Maria Timetable:: from Monday to Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 22:00 p.m.; Sundays, from 8:00 a.m. to 21:00 p.m Address: Av. Cidade Jardim, 790 – Jardim Paulistano – Zona oeste – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 3706-5211 www.emporiosantamaria.com.br Galeria dos Pães Timetable: Opens during 24hours Address: Rua Estados Unidos, 1645 – Jardim América – Zona oeste – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 3064-5900 www.galeriadospaes.com.br Hilton Address: Av. das Nações Unidas, 12901 – Morumbi – Zona sul – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 2845-0000 www.hilton.com L´Hotel Address: Alameda Campinas, 266 – Jardim Paulista – Zona oeste – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 2183.0500 www.lhotel.com.br Unique Address: Av. Brigadeiro Luis Antonio, 4700 – Jardim Paulista – Zona oeste – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 3055-4710 www.hotelunique.com.br Jockey Club de São Paulo Address: Av. Lineu de Paula Machado, 1263 – Cidade Jardim – Zona sul – São Paulo Tel.: (11) 2161-0240 www.jockeysp.com.br Hotels Grant Hyatt Address: Avenida das Nações Unidas, 13301 – Morumbi – Zona sul - São Paulo Tel.: (11) 2838-1234 saopaulo.grand.hyatt.com 4