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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.
1×1 Art Gallery
Celebrating two decades of presenting Indian Modern and Contemporary Art to the UAE, 1X1 Art Gallery founded by Malini Gulrajani in 1996, is now based in a 7500 sq. ft. warehouse space in Alserkal Avenue in Dubai.
As an important platform for both established and emerging artists, 1X1 supports its program through structured collaborations with local and international galleries, art fairs, and museums as well as with independent curators and art organisations.
The Dateroom
The Date Room is an Emirati brand, founded in 2013 in Abu Dhabi, by a seasoned Emirati entrepreneur, whom and his family owns and cares for Date farms all around the UAE, these farms which they have inherited from their parents and grand parents always had a personal care, they produced super quality dates that been served on their family tables for generations, with every snack, meal and specially in Ramadan, these dates always drew a smile on someone’s face, whether the kids who like the sweetness of the fruit or the mother who needed a good taste with the health benefits that came with it.
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.
Hammamii
The essence of the traditional hammam is nurture and purification. Its rituals deliver a memorable sensory experience that has cleansed and nourished the body for centuries. Hammamii is a blend of this timeless beauty tradition with a modern luxury twist.
Maison de Rose
Maison de Rose Bakery in Dubai serving delicious cakes and speciality desserts baked from scratch with fresh ingredients and inspired by these unique family gatherings.
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.
Narinport
Order 100% natural and pesticide free tomatoes, fresh fruits and vegetables, Turkish coffee & tea and organic herbal tea, Bee & You products.
Goshopia
At Goshopia you will find designers and brands that embrace at least one of our 3 S´s: Slow Fashion (not mass produced items), Sustainability and Social Responsibility. This is what I call Sustainable Style.
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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