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Shamsa Alabbar
Shamsa AlAbbar is an experimental line based on arabic typography to create unusual beauty. The collection takes traditional arabic calligraphy that has been an integral part of arab culture for thousands of years and reworks it to create something unusual and simultaneously beautiful.
Hamda Al Fahim
UAE-based designer Hamda’s journey into the world of fashion wear is a journey of following one’s instinct, in answering one’s true calling in life.
She grew up in the capital city of Abu Dhabi. She graduated from the College of Art and Science and embarked on her career as an interior designer. But her heart was marching to its own beat from a very young age.
Yas
YAS… The Royal Name of Perfumes, an Emirates company, was established in 1999 by the Chairman Abdulla Al Qaissieh. The name resonates with the gallantry and heritage of the Bani Yas Tribe that was the earliest residents of the Gulf Region and the Arabian Peninsula both of the royal families, the Al Nahyan and the Al Maktum, are descended from this significant tribe. Yas Perfumes captures the essence of glorious times in its captivating fragrance.
Rockpaper Project
It’s our mission at Rock Paper Project to inspire and empower creativity in anyone and everyone. You have the talent, we give you the tools.
Our company was founded by a passionate and talented creative entrepreneur- Indrajala.
She is a firm believer that every individual is a creative being, and would like to help bring out and empower that fresh spirit in everyone.
Caribbons
One pair of sandals = the perfect match for every outfit and occasion
With the interchangeable ribbons and the variety of ties possibility, one pair of sandals becomes the versatile pair of sandals that every woman is looking for. The concept makes a woman’s life easier by offering summer shoes compatible with every occasion and provides every woman the chance to go for a minimalist approach by reducing the number of sandals in their shoe rack!
Tamashee
Tamashee is a high-end Arabian Gulf footwear brand based in Dubai. It began as a set of social goals which are now the core values for all of its work.
Fishbox
Wet Fish Trading is a family owned and run business based in Dubai since 2004. Mark and Jacky Allan had operated a successful London fish wholesale operation for seventeen years before emigrating to the UAE twelve years ago with their three children. Using their experience of trading with superb quality fish in top hotels and Michelin Star restaurants, they quickly established themselves as leading players in the industry here winning after just two years of trading, the inaugural Lloyds TSB Small Business of the Year in 2006.
Palm Lights
Each candle is a unique piece of art because no two pieces look exactly the same, thanks to the natural feather and snowflake pattern of palm wax. A lot of effort goes into handcrafting these candles.
The Jamjar
Founded in 2005, thejamjar is a community arts space that aims to engage audiences, promote local artists and support the development of Dubai’s art scene through its extensive art programmes, educational initiatives, and community projects.
Why Go-Lokal?
We should support our local market (local products & local brands) by empowering people within the UAE to do business with local companies and local entrepreneurs that are based and operate from within the UAE.
By connecting the local community we aspire to support the local economy, making its unique brands better known, and create awareness for authentic tour experiences. Go-Lokal gives you access to all hidden gems the UAE has to offer.
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Mleiha
Mleiha, a UNESCO-nominated World Heritage Site in the Central Region of the Sharjah map, is home to a number of significant sites, including Bronze Age tombs and pre-Islamic forts. Fascinating artifacts and fossils were discovered here, including pottery, iron tools and camel skeletons. The Mleiha Archaeological Centre, which opened in 2016, houses these discoveries and even more artifacts that uncover ancient UAE history.
The centre also offers a range of tours and activities. You can explore the archaeological sites or venture into the sand dunes with a desert safari. Alternatively, you can also try other desert adventures like riding a quad bike or dune buggy over the sand. If you prefer to go on foot, consider trekking to Camel Rock for an expansive view of the desert. The surrounding area is a beautiful location for a desert camp on soft dunes and under glittering night stars.
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