Posted on September 4, 2026 by City Centre

Oliz Store Now Open at City Centre Nepal: Authentic Apple and Premium Tech in Kathmandu

There’s a new addition to the Ground Floor at City Centre Nepal: Oliz Store (Shop No. G-5), one of Nepal’s most trusted names in genuine tech, has just opened its doors. If you’ve been putting off buying an iPhone, a MacBook, or a decent pair of headphones because you weren’t quite sure where to find the real thing in Kathmandu, this one’s worth a visit.

From Grey-Market Frustration to Nepal’s Most Trusted Tech Name

Oliz Store got its start in 2007 and officially launched in 2010, founded by two brothers, Lokesh Oli and Chetan Oli, who were tired of seeing Nepal’s electronics market flooded with fakes and grey-market gear that came with no warranty and no one to call when something went wrong. Their idea was simple: build a store people could actually rely on, where every product is real and every purchase comes with proper backing.

That idea clearly worked. Nearly two decades later, Oliz Store has grown from a single shop into one of Nepal’s most recognized tech retailers, with outlets across Kathmandu Valley and beyond, plus a growing online store that ships nationwide. The mission hasn’t changed much since day one: make good technology accessible, and treat every customer like they matter. City Centre is simply the newest place you can find that same experience.

Way More Than Just an Apple Store

Most people know Oliz Store as an Authorized Apple Reseller, and that’s a big part of why people shop there. It means every iPhone, MacBook, iPad, and Apple Watch sold here comes through Apple’s official channel and carries Apple’s own warranty, not an informal promise from the shop.

What fewer people realize is that this doesn’t stop at Apple. Oliz Store also holds authorized DJI and authorized Insta360 retailer status in Nepal, which counts for more than it sounds. Drones and action cameras bought through unofficial channels often arrive with shaky firmware support and no safety backing, so having a proper source for these matters just as much as it does for a phone. Add in a roster of more than 80 global brands, including JBL, KEF, Beats, AKG, Sherwood, Satechi, Keychron, JisuLife, Dyson, GoPro, Harman Kardon, Xgimi, and OnePlus, and the picture looks less like a phone shop and more like a proper technology destination.

What You’ll Find at the City Centre Outlet

Here’s a look at what Oliz Store’s catalog covers, and the City Centre outlet draws from this same national lineup:

Smartphones and tablets

This is the category most people walk in for. Oliz Store carries Apple’s full lineup, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, sold under authorized status with genuine warranty. On the Android side, the range goes well beyond Samsung and Nothing: the store also stocks Oppo, Redmi, Xiaomi, and OnePlus, along with a dedicated Android Open Box selection for buyers looking for a certified, budget-friendly option without stepping outside authorized channels. Samsung’s recent arrivals like the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Fold8 sit alongside Nothing’s transparent, design-forward phones and Xiaomi and Redmi’s value-focused lineups, so shoppers comparing brands aren’t stuck choosing between “genuine” and “affordable.” Having this much Android variety under one authorized roof means a buyer can compare a genuine iPhone against a genuine Galaxy, Redmi, or OnePlus without worrying which one came through the back door.

Computers and laptops

For anyone shopping for a MacBook, Oliz Store’s Apple Authorized Reseller status is the whole point, official warranty, correct regional specs, and no guesswork about whether the unit was meant for the Nepali market. Alongside MacBooks, the store carries Windows laptops aimed at professionals and creators who need a different platform for their workflow, so the laptop aisle isn’t a one-brand conversation.

Audio and lifestyle gear

Headphones and speakers make up a big chunk of the everyday accessories crowd, and here the brand list does a lot of the talking: JBL for portable, bass-forward speakers people actually take outdoors, Beats for the wireless earbuds and headphones that have become a wardrobe staple as much as a gadget, and AKG for buyers who care more about studio-grade sound accuracy than branding. It’s a spread that covers casual daily use and more serious listening in the same aisle.

Photography and videography

This is where Oliz Store’s authorized status really sets it apart from a typical gadget shop. As an authorized DJI retailer, the store carries DJI’s consumer drone lineup for hobbyists and content creators, but also DJI’s Agras line of agricultural drones, built for precision crop spraying and field mapping, a category most electronics retailers in Kathmandu simply don’t touch. On the camera side, authorized Insta360 status means genuine 360-degree and action cameras with proper firmware support, alongside GoPro for classic action-camera shooting. For creators who need to capture footage rather than just consume it, this is a meaningfully deeper lineup than most competitors offer.

Home theatre

The home theatre section centers on KEF, and it’s worth naming the actual hardware rather than speaking in generalities. The KEF E305, for instance, is a 5.1 system built around five compact Uni-Q satellite speakers paired with an 8-inch, 250-watt powered subwoofer that reaches down to 33Hz, enough to fill a living room with genuine low-end without a separate amp setup. Oliz Store has previously demoed full KEF setups in-store, pairing the Uni-Q speaker array with proper cinema-style recliner seating, giving shoppers a chance to actually hear a system before deciding to bring one home rather than buying blind off a spec sheet.

Smart Home and Everyday Accessories

Beyond the headline categories, Oliz Store stocks the smaller gear that tends to get overlooked but adds up in daily use: power banks like Adam Elements’ VIONTA B10, a 10,000mAh solid-state charger with a foldable stand built for desk or travel use, along with cases, cables, and mounts from brands like Satechi and K&F Concept for anyone setting up a hands-free phone rig or a cleaner desk setup. None of it is flashy on its own, but it’s the kind of inventory depth that turns a single tech purchase into a full setup in one visit.

Someone can walk in for a MacBook and leave having also picked up a drone or a decent pair of headphones, all genuine, all in one visit. If you’re comparing options across Kathmandu more broadly, our guide to buying phones and laptops in the city covers what else is available in the electronics category at City Centre.

Authorized vs. Grey Market: Why It Actually Matters

Nepal’s tech market has long run on a mix of official imports and grey-market stock, meaning products that come in outside a brand’s approved distribution chain. They’re often cheaper on the surface, but usually skip VAT billing and the manufacturer’s warranty, and sometimes don’t play nicely with local networks or software updates. If something breaks down the line, there’s often no one who’ll take responsibility.

Buying from an authorized retailer flips that. The product comes through the brand’s official channel, arrives with a proper VAT bill, and is backed by the manufacturer itself. For something in the price range of a MacBook, a flagship iPhone, or a DJI drone, that difference matters more than a small discount on something nobody will stand behind later.

0% EMI, If You’d Rather Pay It Off Slowly

Oliz Store offers EMI financing through partner banks, including 0% EMI on eligible Apple purchases. If you’re eyeing an iPhone or MacBook but would rather spread the cost over a few months, ask about this before you decide.

Extended Coverage for the Long Haul (Warranty)

There’s also the option to register for extended warranty beyond the standard manufacturer period. If you tend to keep a laptop or phone for years rather than upgrading every cycle, it’s a small detail that pays off later.

A Convenient Stop for Kathmandu Shoppers

Electronics shopping in Nepal has always meant weighing price against trust. With Oliz Store now inside City Centre, that decision gets easier: VAT-billed purchases, real manufacturer warranty, and local support are all in one place, and a single trip can cover a fashion pickup, some jewellery shopping, and a genuine tech upgrade without crossing town.

Visit Oliz Store at City Centre

Location: Ground Floor, Shop No. G-5, City Centre Mall, Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu

Hours: Everyday, 10 AM to 8 PM

Contact: +977 986-1060000

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Posted on August 7, 2026 by City Centre

Where to Buy Gifts, Shoes and Clothes in Kathmandu: The Complete City Centre Shopping Guide

If your Saturday plan involves grabbing a birthday gift, trying on five sneaker brands, updating your wardrobe, and still making it to a movie before dinner, City Centre in Kamalpokhari is basically designed around that exact day. It’s Nepal’s first integrated family centre: five floors, 200+ brand stores, a multiplex, a bowling alley, and a food court that means you never actually have to leave the building.

This guide walks through it floor by floor, with real store names, so you’re not wandering around guessing.

Gifts: Where to Actually Find Something Good

Gift shopping usually means either “I need this in the next hour” or “I want it to feel considered.” City Centre covers both without making you choose between convenience and thoughtfulness.

The Gift Shop is the closest thing to a one-stop gifting counter here: home decor pieces, personalized presents, the kind of curated stuff that works for birthdays, anniversaries, or Dashain and Tihar without much thinking on your end.

Gift House Nepal leans more personal-meets-corporate, with watches, perfumes, sunglasses, and gift hampers. It’s the one people default to when they need something that reads as “put effort into this” for a colleague or client.

sonam wear store city centre nepal

Sonam Gear is a genuinely nice local gift angle. It’s a Nepali-owned outdoor brand (founded 2011, everything designed and made domestically), so trekking jackets or gear make for a gift that actually says something about where you bought it, not just another imported brand.

Fifth Avenue is the mall’s dedicated perfume shop, carrying Chanel, Dior, Gucci, plus niche and seasonal fragrances. Good instinct if you want something that feels premium without needing to know the recipient’s exact size.

Yoyoso and Candy Yard round things out for lower-stakes gifting. Yoyoso covers trendy, affordable lifestyle finds (a Hong Kong-founded fast-fashion-adjacent brand), while Candy Yard handles chocolate and sweet gift boxes when you need something fast but still feels like a gift.

Shoes: Brand by Brand, and Which One Actually Fits Your Use Case

This is where City Centre genuinely earns the “one-stop” label. Few places in Kathmandu let you compare this many branded footwear counters in a five-minute walk.

Anta is worth knowing about even if the name isn’t familiar yet. It’s now the third-largest sportswear brand globally by revenue (after Nike and Adidas). Solid mid-range pick for running and training.

Puma stays reliable for lifestyle sneakers and training shoes if you want an established international name without hunting for it.

Skechers is the comfort-first pick, consistently the one casual, everyday wearers rate highest, and the store also carries kids’ apparel alongside the shoe line.

bata shoe collection in city centre nepal

Bata and Erke are your value plays, durable without the premium markup, good if budget is the deciding factor rather than brand prestige.

Joma (Spanish sportswear) is the one football players specifically gravitate toward for boots, and Peak does the same for basketball-specific footwear.

Jockey is technically known for innerwear, but the store also stocks comfort footwear and loungewear, so don’t skip it if that’s what you’re after.

Sports Plaza carries Lee and New Balance under one counter, and Shoes Station Nepal is the general multi-brand stop for when you’d rather browse everything at once than commit to one store.

Bottom line on “which brand is best”: it genuinely depends on use. Anta and Puma for running, Skechers for daily comfort, Bata and Erke for value, Joma for football boots. The advantage here isn’t any one brand, it’s that you can try all of them within the same five-minute radius instead of guessing from online reviews.

Clothes: Casual, Formal and Traditional Under One Roof

Jeanswest anchors the casual side. It’s an Australian denim brand going back to 1972, so the fit and quality consistency shows. Good range beyond just jeans too: knitwear, jackets, wardrobe basics.

MetersBonwe and Brandhouse cover street-style and casual fashion, with Brandhouse doubling as a multi-brand counter for international sportswear names.

oxemberg city centre nepal

Oxemberg is the one known for formal or workwear. It’s the flagship menswear line from India’s Siyaram’s Group, built specifically around corporate shirts and clean, contemporary formalwear rather than trend pieces.

Abhinandan covers traditional and festive wear, sarees, ethnic attire, which matters if you’re shopping ahead of a wedding season or festival rather than everyday clothes.

For undergarments and loungewear specifically, Sphinx Lingerie on the 3rd Floor is the dedicated stop, so you’re not trying to piece that together elsewhere.

If You’re Also Shopping for Tech

Slightly outside the gifts/shoes/clothes trio, but worth flagging: Pranish Store on the 2nd Floor is City Centre’s electronics destination: smartphones, MacBooks, drones, action cameras, plus repair services. If a gadget’s on your gift list alongside clothes, it’s a natural add-on to the trip rather than a separate errand.

Beyond Shopping: Making a Full Day of It

Movies: Big Movies handles standard screenings, while Flyover Entertainment 18D on the 3rd Floor is the immersive option, with motion seats and sensory effects that feel genuinely different from a normal cinema visit.

Bowling: City Centre Bowling on the 5th Floor runs 10 AM to 9 PM daily, with modern lanes and arcade games on the side. Honestly one of the few proper bowling setups inside a Kathmandu mall.

Kids: Little People Baby Game Zone on the 2nd Floor (Rs. 200 entry) gives younger kids their own supervised play space while the rest of the group shops.

Food: The Food Court covers the general bases, but Jammy Bubble Tea, Cream Bell, and Tamba Momo & Burger are worth calling out by name if you’re after something specific rather than food-court-generic.

And if you’re planning something bigger than a shopping trip, City Centre also has a dedicated wedding floor, a detail most other Kathmandu malls simply don’t have.

Getting There

City Centre sits centrally enough in Kamalpokhari that it’s an easy stop from New Baneshwor, Thamel, or the Ring Road. Multistorey parking covers both cars and bikes, so driving in on a weekend isn’t the hassle it sounds like. Google Maps routes straight to the main entrance.

Store names, floors and categories checked against the official City Centre store directory as of August 2026.