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Rubaiyat

722 17th Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2S 0B7, Canada
403 228 7192
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Ranked #12 of 40 shopping in Calgary
4.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: For over 35 years, Rubaiyat has been providing Calgary with work from the best international artisans and craftsman. This 6000 sqft space serves as a...... more » Owner description: For over 35 years, Rubaiyat has been providing Calgary with work from the best international artisans and craftsman. This 6000 sqft space serves as a casual gallery for browsing and a retail source for shopping. Boasting one of North America's largest blown glass collections and and an extensive range of jewelry lines, there is no shortage of inspiring pieces peruse. « less
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Regina, Canada
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011
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My friend took me to this store. It was great experience, especially since they had hundreds of Christmas decorations and gifts. We spent a long time just looking and then found some Christmas decorations that we hadn't seen anywhere else. But... Yes it is pricey. More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2009

I have nothing against this store, but believe that having it ranked this high as a Calgary attraction is deceiving. It is a very expensive store with minimal selection that caters to a rich clientele. If your walking by it's worth a look, but don't assume because it ranks high on trip advisor that it is anything all that special... More

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Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2009
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This place was the best shop in Calgary and am truly so happy that I stopped in to check out the amazing - blown glass, artisan jewellery, and pewter. I ended up walking away with a couple pairs of earrings - simple work-style earrings by John Blair and super fun night earrings by Alexis Bittar. The staff were so helpful... More

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Montreal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2009
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Wow!!! Rubaiyat is an amazing shop! We were almost overwhelmed, as from the street it appears quite small, but once we walked though the glass doors we were greeted with a vast space, filled with wonderful things. The atmosphere was calm and inviting, the staff were friendly and happy, and the music was perfect for our browse. After wandering through... More

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