Tags
Anarkali, car accessories, chana chaat, Gawalmandi, King Edward Medical University, King Edward VII, Lahore, Lasani Creations, Mayo Hospital, Moneeza Burney, Mughal Emperor Humayun, New Anarkali Road, Nila Gumbad, Riazuddin Shopping Centre, Sheikh Abdul Razzaq
Nila Gumbad was named after the blue-domed mausoleum of Shaikh Abdul Razzaq
Nila Gumbad (which means ‘blue dome’) is one of Lahore’s lesser known commercial pockets and is located between Mayo Hospital and New Anarkali Road. It was named after the blue-domed mausoleum of the mystic Sheikh Abdul Razzaq, believed to have travelled to Lahore from Mecca in the reign of Mughal Emperor Humayun. 
Bargains at Nila Gumbad Bazaar Age-old bazaars and modern malls… Although the mausoleum is one of the area’s main attractions, the bazaars which are located there have plenty to offer. If you are on the lookout for car accessories, spare parts or bicycles – at a bargain – Nila Gumbad Bazaar is your go-to place. Several shopping malls – including Lasani Creations and Riazuddin Shopping Centre – are recent additions, where you will find countless stores dealing in clothing and accessories. Although foodie options are limited to lacha parathas, doodh patti and chana chaat at dhabas, you can always head to the nearby food streets in Gawalmandi and Old Anarkali. Continue reading
