Concept Store & Boutique
12A Akin Olugbade Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Alara Lagos - Best Luxury African Concept Store & Cultural Destination in Victoria Island Alara Lagos is the most iconic and celebrated luxury concept store in Africa, located at 12A Akin Olugbade Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. Founded in 2014 by visionary Nigerian entrepreneur Reni Folawiyo and housed in a breathtaking architectural masterpiece designed by world-renowned Ghanaian-British architect Sir David Adjaye, Alara Lagos is far more than a retail store. It is a living, breathing cultural institution that has fundamentally redefined what luxury shopping, art, and lifestyle mean in Africa. With 65,000 Instagram followers, 449 posts, features in Vogue, Essence Magazine, and Business of Fashion, and a listing among the world's best concept shops by GQ in 2022, Alara Lagos is one of the most globally recognised and respected luxury destinations on the African continent.
The Alara Lagos building is an architectural promenade in itself, featuring a stunning nine-metre-high rectangular volume with a series of suspended platforms, staircases, and landings that ascend through the space, displaying curated objects of art, fashion, furniture, and design in an exhibition-style retail environment unlike anything else in Nigeria. The glazed rooftop terrace connects the space visually back to the city of Lagos, offering a breathtaking 360-degree perspective from one of Victoria Island's most beautifully designed rooftop spaces. Every corner of Alara Lagos communicates a deep and genuine love for African creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural pride.
Alara Lagos stocks a carefully curated and constantly evolving selection of the finest African and international luxury items including fashion, art, design objects, furniture, textiles, and sculpture. Featured designers include acclaimed African names such as Maki Oh, Lisa Folawiyo, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, and Kenneth Ize, alongside international luxury brands including Valentino, Christian Louboutin, and Stella McCartney. Exclusive collaborations between global designers and African aesthetics are also a regular feature at Alara, making every visit to the store a genuinely fresh and inspiring discovery.



The rear garden cafe and terrace lounge at Alara Lagos offers a beautiful shaded outdoor retreat where guests can pause for refreshments and take in the lush garden setting in the heart of Victoria Island. The in-house NOK by Alara restaurant is the brand's celebrated Pan-African fine dining destination, completing an Alara Lagos experience that spans retail, art, culture, and culinary excellence all under one extraordinary roof. For enquiries, call +234 909 685 2076 or visit alaralagos.com. Open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.







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