Dubai Shopping

  1. Damas

    Damas may not be the most innovative jeweller in Dubai, but with over 50 stores, it's the most trusted. Among the diamonds and gold, look for classically styled pieces and big-designer names like Fabergé and Tiffany.

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  2. Etro

    Italian designer Jacopo Etro's exuberant paisley designs are inspired by his travels. Borrowing ideas from around the globe, his exotic collections have featured richly coloured chiffon kaftans, Rasta shawls and textured ponchos, patchwork and mirrored skirts, sari-style tops, and embroidered belts and handbags.

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  3. Five Green

    You may get lost trying to find the city's leading indie boutique and concept store, but it's worth it to meet the cool kids of Dubai's retail scene. Aside from art installations and kick-ass international magazines, Five Green carries cool unisex labels like Fidel, Paul Frank, BoxFresh, Xlarge, and Upper Playground. It also stocks Pink Sushi, our fave local designer due to its fantastic bags and skirts made from checked gutras (men's headcloths).

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  4. Forever 21

    Cutting in on H&M for affordable style and selection, this is one of Dubai's largest stores, with a big range of youthful, affordable fashion and accessories.

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  5. Gold & Diamond Park

    A cooler alternative to the Gold Souq in the hot summer months, the air-conditioned Gold and Diamond Park houses over 30 retailers and 120 manufacturers in a traditional Arabian-style building, plus a lovely café. Too bad it's in the middle of nowhere. Plan to bargain.

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  6. S*uce

    S*uce was the first of an increasing number of eclectic, independently owned boutiques in Dubai. Loyal customers flock here for idiosyncratic women's fashion - think skirts trimmed with ribbons and pompons, and bubblegum mini-kaftans - from Nicola Finetti, Third Millenium, Tata-Naka, Sass and Bide, Ashish and local designer Essa. Check out the quirky accessories - funky beads, baubles and crocheted flowers on chains.

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