The Grand Bazaar is made up of a series of bedestens (beh-dehs-tehns) — commercial complexes of related shops. The Sandal Bedesten, one of the oldest, dates from the late 15th century.

The Grand Bazaar Shops, set to open in Fall 2014 at the entrance to Bally's Las Vegas, draw design inspiration from the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul and the Portobello Road and Camden Markets in London.

Word of the Grand Bazaar Shops leaked out on various Las Vegas blogs and tourism-oriented websites over the past year. Contact reporter Howard Stutz at hstutz@reviewjournal.com or 702-477-3871.

The Grand Bazaar is made up of a series of bedestens – commercial complexes of related shops. Sandal Bedesteni, one of the oldest, dates from the late 15th century.

Shops are closed in the Grand Bazaar because of dropping tourist numbers (Kiralik means "for rent"), as Turkey grapples with security concerns and a shrinking economy in Istanbul, Turkey, on Jan ...

While the Lonely Planet Istanbul is generally absolute rubbish, it does has one saving grace: A great map of the bazaar, located on page 103. Rip out the map and throw the book away.

Istanbul's Grand Bazaar has been a center of life in the city for hundreds of years. With more than 4,000 shops on more than 60 streets, it is one of the largest markets in the world.

Other food spots open at the Grand Bazaar include Island Tyme Floats, Istanbul Mediterranean, Pisa Pizza, Ramen Ya, Golden Puffs, Subway and Ben & Jerry’s.

Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is one of the most bustling spots in one of the world’s greatest, busiest cities. After a multimillion-dollar restoration, exclusive new rooftop tours offer a unique ...

Construction on the Grand Bazaar Shops began the week of Dec. 2, 2013, and it is scheduled to open outside Bally’s in fall 2014. Photo by: AP Photo/Grand Bazaar Shops ...

Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is one of the most bustling spots in one of the world’s greatest, busiest cities. After a multimillion-dollar restoration, exclusive new rooftop tours offer a unique ...