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Araqy
“RAQY” or “راقي” is the superlative of elegance and class, Emarati chocolatier ARAQY sweetens your life with a unique range of premium artisan chocolates presented in a modern universe. The most precious gift we can offer someone is time, and sweetening every occasion with Araqy will make your special moments spent together unforgettable.
Camelicious
Over 35 years ago, the idea of a camel-milking facility was born at the Central Veterinary Research Laboratory (CVRL) in Dubai. Research commenced on a small number of camels that were raised with the specific aim to obtain scientific proof of the outstanding health benefits of camel milk as an important part of the traditional Bedouin staple diet. The ultimate goal was to introduce camel milk to the markets and by doing so, to make it accessible to a large number of consumers.
Tawa Bakery
Tawa is a unique 100% gluten-free bakery and café in Abu Dhabi founded on a belief that eating gluten-free should never mean sacrificing taste or quality. Our original menu includes freshly baked breads, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas and desserts that are wholesome, delicious and made with naturally gluten-free ingredients.
The Room Place
Dubai based handcrafted home decor store where every handmade piece is crafted by artisans empowered by Fair Trade Egypt ethics. Our artisans are supported by teams of designers nurturing their art into modern oriental designs and creating a growing craft community.
Monda Gallery
MONDA is based in Dubai and our team members have roots from Europe and Asia. We aim to offer an eclectic collection of works from the Middle-East and Asia primarily, in a variety of mediums (originals, fine art prints, photography), and at a variety of price points, enabling everyone to discover an artist or an artwork to their taste.
Liali
Liali Jewellery LLC is a Dubai based jewellery company with a chain of up-market boutiques under the name of LIALI. Started in June 1999 by Raed Ahmad Baker and Anuraag Sinha, today Liali boasts of 23 outlets in most of UAE / Oman & Bahrain landmark locations. The company specializes in certified diamonds, pearls, precious & semi-precious stones, 18k gold, customized handcrafted jewellery.
Custom No.9
Founded and run in Dubai by Amy, Custom No.9 is a bespoke furniture and interiors brand with one vision. To end mass production and revolutionise bespoke customisation.
Designed by Hind
A leading businesswoman from Sharjah, founder of ‘designed by hind,’ which focuses on producing collections of bespoke crockery that become one of the UAE’s leading brands of porcelain.
AZRA
Born out of necessity, and desire to explore the world of leather goods on her own terms, Azra Khamissa started AZRA in 2015. An evolving offering has maintained its core values: minimalism, reducing waste, and keeping things very, very local. The foundations lay in the use of ethically sourced camel leather, designing the bags herself, and making in collaboration with local artisans.
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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