Of note, the Shoppes have been rolled into The Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian/Palazzo under General Growth Properties. I imagine most of us will continue to consider these shoppes a separate entity for history's sake. This swanky mall within The Palazzo and now connected to the Grand Canal Shoppes houses restaurants and a wine bar as well as a variety of retail shops. Most of them are of a pricey, upscale nature, yes. Some aren't, such as Victoria's Secret, Tommy Bahama and Sephora. Double Helix is a cute little kiosk type wine bar located in the center of the shopping area.
I've been to some of the restaurants a number of times, such as Grimaldi's and sushisamba, which is a standout. The shoppes have 3 levels, which proved to be wishful thinking even 9 years after the place opened! The atmosphere is kind of relaxing when it's not busy, and window shopping is usually cheaper than gambling!