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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.
Emirates Bio Farm
Located in Al Ain as the largest private organic farm in the UAE, specialises in producing natural foods with considerable nutritional benefits, while satisfying its customers and caring for the environment.
Petite Lamb
Petite Lamb was established in 2010 by Katrina, the designer and seamstress behind the business. The passion for sewing and eye for design has brought together a collection of unique and one of a kind pieces that you will find both online, in store and out and about at pop up markets. Katrina started sewing at an early age taught by her mother and participated in her first market back in 1996 in St. Kilda, Melbourne selling hand painted silk pyjamas. The love for materials and sewing has always been a strong theme in Katrina’s life.
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.
BLSSD
BLSSD is a fashion-centered design practice based in Dubai and Beirut.
A daring, innovative spirit and fresh, experimental style lies at the heart of our creative approach. As a fashion label we embrace streetwear’s provocative take on originality, combine it with a sense of luxury, the practicality of utility and top it off with a touch of gratitude and a desire to make fashion matter.
We call it Pret A Gratitude. It’s a style, an attitude, a view on life.
Martin and Ella
Martin and Ella brand’s strive for Design excellency whilst developed in a sustainable way. We are passionate about our choices and hope that you enjoy them and find them as inspiring as we do!
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.
Khayal
Fine Jewelry brand based in Dubai, UAE 💎
Khayal; the Arabic word for imagination and fantasy
Inspired by bold, captivating and elegant women
Greenheart UAE
The Greenheart Farm had very humble beginnings. 20 years ago, Greenheart founder Elena Kinane started out on her apartment balcony in Bur Dubai!! Recovering from a chronic illness she was determined to eat only the freshest organic Greens. Coming from an eco-friendly background she grew up surrounded by vegetable patches and fruit trees.
In 2009 Elena took the plunge and set up Nazwa Organic Farm together with a group of friends. Although short lived, its temporary success convinced Elena that growing genuine organic produce on a larger scale in the UAE desert was possible.
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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