[3] Located at downtown Yerevan, Abovyan Street is mainly home to cultural and educational institutions, luxurious residential buildings, elite brand shops, commercial offices, coffee shops, hotels, restaurants and night clubs.

[4] In 1855, the Russian viceroy of Caucasus confirmed the planning of Yerevan streets.

[6][2] Numerous historical buildings stand on Abovyan street which quickly became well known in the city as the residence of famous people, celebrities, and politicians of Yerevan.

[7] The street features prominent tsarist era mansions and art deco buildings from Yerevan's "Belle Epoque.

"[6] Abovyan Street is home to a number of luxury fashion brands including: Cop-Copine, Etam, Mango, Mexx, Motivi, Nougat London, Okaïdi, Olsen, Promod and Sinéquanone.