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You can never go wrong with chocolate. These shops are sure to give you plenty of great ideas. These cards can be redeemed at all Majid Al Futtaim malls. Happy shopping! All that glitters Glitzy glamour lit up the Gucci show this autumn and where Gucci leads; we mere mortals can only follow. Taking designer inspiration, you can give your Diwali celebrations the wow factor. Full body sequins in peacock shades of blue and green are the best way to make sure that even the fireworks will have competition for the most sparkle.
Bags of style Offset your sequins — or anything in your wardrobe — with a metallic bag. Zara has a range of silver bags — and starting at AED; their cross body bags are the metallic must-have to finish off any outfit. Check out Zara for some catwalk-inspired accessories to make any outfit sparkle. These three coveted new arrivals will instantly update your look for the months ahead. From City Centre Deira the first shopping mall in Dubai to City Centre Alexandria , our shopping malls are brimming with the latest must-have collections.
Be it the end-of-the-month payday or a weekend shopping spree, we think you deserve to treat yourself to a little something special from the mall this month. The change in seasons calls for a new pair of Fall-worthy boots. Embellished with metallic sequins and a chunky block heel, this pair of velvet ankle boots by New Look is our top pick — and you cannot beat the pocket-friendly price.
Another hit from Zara, these throw-on-and-go jeans are the perfect addition to your off-duty wardrobe. Wear with a matching red lip for double the impact. No time for a blow-dry? Beat a bad hair day with these quick fixes loved by the pros.
Summer in the Middle East can certainly take its toll on tresses; we blame it on the humidity overly drying but necessary air conditioning. Therefore, if like us your locks are in need of some major TLC, you will want to read our insider tricks to getting a healthier hair.
The Oil Mega make-up mogul and beauty blogger hudabeauty. For your hair, the oil fights frizz, nourishes, and gives a silky, high-gloss finish. The Mask A deeply nourishing mask will be your saviour when it comes to treating tired tresses. Look for a paraben-free formula enriched with ultra-moisturising oils, such as this rich intensive mask by Botanics. For an extra pampering, leave on overnight and rinse out in the morning - your locks will be softer than silk and much easier to manage.
Work through wet hair before blow-drying of leaving to air-dry and you are good to go. No matter how many lists are penned, there always appears to be a seemingly never-ending array of errands, from buying new school supplies to stocking the fridge with lunchbox snacks and updating uniforms for your ever-growing tot.
Before battling out your to-dos, take a look at our insider guide to getting everything your youngster will need for school from the Dubai shopping malls. Typo is one of our top picks and stashed with a fun hoard of quirky stationary treats. Clarks is our go-to for quality leather school shoes for both boys and girls and offers a free measuring service to ensure the perfect fit.
Healthy lunch box treats available at Carrefour Dubai in Mall of the Emirates. Two Instagram-worthy trips to take this summer. Are you tired of the city life? Escape to the tropical surroundings of the Maldives for a real taste of paradise. Clear azure waters, luxurious resorts, and exotic marine life make these exclusive atolls one of the most popular travel spots in the world.
The chain of islands is located in the warm Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka and India, ensuring visitors can spend their sunshine-filled days relaxing on the postcard-perfect beaches or scuba diving in the clear turquoise sea.
This family-friendly resort has plenty to keep you occupied on your holiday, from pristine beaches and a variety of swimming pools to a host of restaurants and specialised children centres. What to pack: Bright swimsuits to ensure you stand out poolside. Situated just on the outskirts of Cairo, the impressive pyramids are the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world and are not to be missed on your trip. You will discover lots more to explore in Cairo, from historical mosques to century-old palaces and enough museums to fill a guidebook - we recommend the Egyptian Museum, home to the world's largest collection of pharaonic antiquities and artefacts.
To refuel after a day of extensive sightseeing, head to the newly opened Mall of Egypt. The sprawling retail haven contains countless shops, restaurants and entertainment activities, including Ski Egypt , Magic Planet Egypt and Vox Cinema Egypt.
For the second leg of your sightseeing trip, jump on a minute plane journey you can also drive or take the train to Alexandria. Take to the vibrant streets filled with souks, market stalls and cafes.
If the heat gets too intense temperatures can reach up to around 30 degrees Celsius in the summer months , seek solace in the air-conditioned comfort of City Centre Alexandria. With well over a hundred shops, plus a wide variety of food and beverage options, this bustling retail complex will keep the whole family entertained. Where to stay: The Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano is a luxurious stay complete with a spa, swimming pools, fitness facilities and a number of gourmet restaurants.
What to pack: Comfortable sandals to save tired soles after long days out and about seeing the sights. Printed sandals, Aldo , City Centre Mirdif. Beat the heat, sweat and dry air by treating yourself to an at-home facial. Our pro tips and secret wonder products will help you achieve amazing skin in a flash. For a lucky few, summer means glowing golden skin worthy of some serious selfie-snapping. But if like us, your skin is prone to heat-induced pimples, patchiness and other niggling skin concerns, scroll down below where we reveal the ultimate beauty hacks to whipping your pores into tip-top condition.
We all know the importance of thoroughly washing our face daily, and while gentle cream cleansers might suffice during the cooler months when skin is at its driest. During summer opt for a slightly stronger formula to ensure skin is squeaky clean and rid of excess oil as well as any sunscreen residue that can clog pores. Swap thick and heavy cream formulas for a lightweight but deeply penetrating serum packed with Hyaluronic Acid — the Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Bi-Phase Serum is a new favourite.
But during the hotter months when skin can become congested, look for skin-clearing ingredients such as sulphur and salicylic acid. We can vouch for the GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment - this multi-tasking mud mask draws out dirt and fights breakouts while brightening and softening skin.
Preparing for a trip starts with the suitcase and more to the point what exactly to put in it. The answer is easier than you think, simply plan each and every outfit in advance. Expert packing requires pre-planning and a thorough edit — after all, will you wear ten pairs of heels on a week-long holiday? There is little need for towering heels, especially as feet can swell due to air pressure, instead go for embellished ballet flats or beaded sandals, and swap for in-flight socks once you board.
Look for a smart leather tote with enough space to fit your in-flight skincare essentials, reading materials and most importantly, a stash of snacks. Chic little buys to transform your living space A beautifully decorated abode always makes for a welcoming atmosphere after a long day out.
Scroll down below where we share our top three buys to elevate any room in a flash. White bedspread, Zara Home, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, City Centre Bahrain and City Centre Muscat We spend more time in our bedrooms than anywhere else at home, so we say make it a little extra special with a few finishing touches, such as this luxurious white fluffy bedspread - a cosy addition for the cooler months ahead.
So opt for natural shades of whites and light greys or taupe. You can always add interest with different textures, fabrics and prints. Load up this stylish marble board with a few of your favourite gourmet treats and garnishes.
Help keep any odd-ends from messing up your space with stylish baskets and boxes. For more information on store locations within our malls visit the below: UAE www. One of the most widely used ingredients in perfumery, Oud is known by many names: Agarwood, Ood, and Agar. For thousands of years, oud and oud oils were held in great esteem in the palaces of kings and queens across Asia and the Middle East. In fact, oud features extensively in the Vedas of India, some of the oldest books ever written.
The Oud scent is derived from a fragrant resin found in a heartwood native to Southeast Asia. Oud has an incomparably rich, woody scent that is both complex and pleasing to the senses. One of the most expensive natural raw materials in the world, oud is much sought-after for use in incense and perfumes.
Oud perfumes are one of the best souvenirs that you can get from Dubai, for yourself or as a gift to someone special. Here are some of the best places to pick the fragrant souvenir. Ajmal Ajmal is one of the most popular names in the world of oriental perfumery. With stores across the world, the brand has a long history of successfully predicting and meeting the needs of international customers.
Arabian Oud Arabian Oud specialises in oud perfumes and incense. With over stores in cities and 35 countries, Arabian Oud is one of the largest manufacturers of Arabian perfumes in the world. The brand owes this success to the near perfect attention to detail they observe with all their products, from the mixing of the fragrances to the designing of bottles.
The brand offers some of the most innovatively designed Arabic and Western perfumesat high customer value. The company was founded with a vision to make high-end, exclusive perfumes more accessible to customers in the GCC. To this end, Yas Perfumes operates more than 42 outlets in the region. The brand has a portfolio of over product categories under its name.
Swiss Arabian Swiss Arabian prides itself of being able to offer its customers the perfect mix of oriental and western perfumes and oud products. One of the first perfume manufacturers in the UAE, the brand produces more than 35 million perfumes annually and exports to over 80 countries.
In addition to these, the city of Dubai offers you many more options to indulge your love for Oud and Oud fragrances.
Abayas have a very important role to play in the daily life of an Arabwoman. Abayas are often seen as a symbol of a woman's devotion to her culture and her faith. In the Arab world, a woman in an abaya is held in great esteem, respected for her modest beauty and her refined taste. Even in the 21st Century, abayas have retained their status as a garment of cultured elegance.
The modern abaya is designed to be functional and fashionable, without compromising on traditional values. Below we explorea few stores,located at the leading malls of Dubai, thatoffer both traditional and modern versions of abayas to cater to the varied needs of the Arab woman of today. Hanayen Hanayen is one of the foremost brands for sheilas and abayas in Dubai. Well known for their unique and exclusive designs, Hanayen's creations offer a modern twist to the traditional Arabian attire.
In addition to their custom-made creations, Hanayen's collections feature sheilas and abayas in a variety of elegant designs and styles to reflect every woman's individuality and taste.
Founded in in Dubai, the brand has grown exponentially over the years and today operates 12 retail stores across the UAE and 2 stores in Oman. Al-Motahajiba Over the last three decades, Al-Motahajiba has become one of most well-known fashion brands among Arab women. The brand is famous for its ability to marry traditional Gulf styles with modern trends in fashion. Al-Motahajiba offers a wide selection of fashionable indoor and outdoor clothing for Arab women.
Al-Motahajiba not only designs its own creations, but also manufactures them. Dar Al Kashkha Kashkha" translates to "elegant" in English. The brand is very popular among Arab women for its flowing fabrics with intricate handwork, sophisticated prints and embellishments that represent the rich Arab heritage and legacy.
The brand combines traditional and contemporary trends to create affordable, stylish and modest designs for the modern Arab woman.
To maintain its assured level of quality, Kashkha's creations are manufactured at the brand's own facilities using high-quality hand-picked fabrics from across the world. Today, Kashkha has an extensive distribution, sales and retail networkspread across 4 continents. So, if you're in Dubai for a day of shopping and looking to pick an abaya or any other traditional Arab wear for women, you know where to go. Early Learning Centre Why not get your child a gift that stimulates their curiosity and creativity?
ELC takes pride in the toughness of their products, tested according to the brand's website by being pushed, thrown, squashed, knocked over, poked and even licked! Hallmark Hallmark specializes in greeting cards but has a select range of gift items, stuffed toys, and souvenirs. Paperchase If you want to make a gift special, make it personal. Paperchase allows you to create customized stationary for your recipient from their online store. The brand retails stationary, greeting cards, gift items and craft materials which are beautifully designed and distinctly quirky.
Bonus points for combining good looks with practicality. The brand oozes cuteness in every product from school stationery and toys to home and lifestyle accessories, travel kits, cosmetics and even fashion clothing.
But if you want to gift an experience instead of an object, Virgin Megastore also has a physical and online ticketing platform that gives customers access to the best music concerts, festivals, clubs, theatricals, sports events and theme parks. Finding the perfect present doesn't mean you have to do tons of legwork. If you're in Dubai, gifting doesn't get any easier than this. Arabic perfumes have a distinct and exotic scent that makes them unique and instantly recognizable. They offer the wearer an experience of rich luxury, and the warmth of a heritage that spans millennia.
Perfumes and scents have come to play a very important part in the everyday life of Arabs. They are one of the first civilisations in the world to have adopted perfumes as a part of their daily life.
The use of perfumes in Arabic society dates back almost 5, years. In fact the modern perfume industry owes a great deal to ancient Arabic perfumery. If you are out and about in Dubai, looking to buy Arabic perfumes, for yourself or as a gift, here are few places you should definitely check out:. Al Rasasi Perfumes Over the past three decades Al Rasasi Perfumes at City Centre Mirdif, has built a worldwide reputation for creating exclusive oriental and western fragrances that are unmatched in quality, luxury and elegance.
The Dubai-based brand offers its customers an expansive portfolio of perfumes that vary in notes, types and applications. In addition to this, brand operates an extensiveretail and distribution network across the GCC. Al Haramain Perfumes Founded in the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia, Al Haramain Perfumes at City Centre Mirdif has over four decades of experience in manufacturing innovative, high-quality oriental perfumes for customers around the world.
The brand specializes in Arabic fragrances, and each of its creations has a distinctive personality and offers a unique combination of the exotic and the contemporary. The brand operates with a vision to offer its customers the perfect mix of oriental and western perfumes. One of the first perfume manufacturers in the UAE, Swiss Arabian produces more than 35 million perfumes annually and exports to over 80 countries. Yas Perfumes Yas Perfumes is said to be one of the most distinguished perfume houses in the Middle East, offering some of the most innovatively designed Arabic and Western perfumes at high customer value.
The company was founded with a vision to make high-end, exclusive perfumes more accessible to customers in the Middle East. In addition to these, the city of Dubai offers you many more options to indulge your love for Arabian fragrances. The graphic designer turned fashion content creator behind website justlyla. Zahra also visits Mall of the Emirates for a spot of pampering. One with ruffles of course.
Two of my favorite things in one piece! I will keep it casual with a pair of sneakers during the day or dress it up with my highest pair of heels. These Alameda Turquesa flats are going to be my wardrobe staple this season. Paired with some skinny jeans and strappy heels and I am ready for a night out with my girls.
OMAN www. EGYPT www. The city's strategic geographical position, tax-free business system, and strict monitoring process have turned it into a major hub for buying high-quJeality jewellery at comparatively low rates. Thanks to the high demand, Dubai has an abundance of shops where you can indulge your passion for jewellery of all kinds. Agatha This French fashion jewellery brand was founded by Michel Quiniou at the Rue de Rennes in Paris and has been around for three decades.
Damas Damas Jewellery Dubai has been a pioneer in jewellery retail since and is one of the leading retailers in the Middle East. Dhamani Jewels Dhamani is a high fashion store that specializes in precious stones, particularly diamonds — as both ornaments and loose stones. Frey Wille This Viennese brand is unique because their designs take inspiration from famous artists and historical motifs.
Frey Wille crafts their collections from carat gold fused with enamel, and each collection depicts a different historical era. Malabar Gold Malabar Gold Dubai sells a broad range of hallmarked jewellery in gold, platinum, diamonds and other precious stones, along with a collection of watches. This renowned brand is quite popular with the city's shoppers because of their services — they offer lifelong free maintenance, one-year free insurance coverage, and buy-back guarantee for all ornaments.
La Marquise The craftsmanship of their collections is exquisite, and their service is not bad either! If you love diamond jewellery, La Marquise Dubai has a magnificent array of diamond ornaments in different cuts, colours, and types of clarity.
You can always add small succulents and cactuses into the mix, both of which require little care or watering. To keep the look cohesive, stick to a colour scheme but mix it up with a selection of different textures and patterns. Dubai Summer Surprises will soon begin its 23rd edition, starting on 9 July until 29 August , with a rich programme of events, promotions, entertainment and digitally-led experiences and initiatives.
DSSsocial pic. The Dubai government has already confirmed that it will allow tourists to fly into the emirate starting July 7, two days before DSS begins. Read: Dubai to welcome tourists from July 7, unveils new travel protocols for all residents and citizens. Last week, a spokesperson for the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority announced that children under the age of 12 would now be allowed to enter malls and commercial establishments across the country, while also confirming that the National Sterilisation Programme, which had led to curbs on movement of people and a restriction on the operational hours of several establishments in the UAE, had ended.
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