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Story of Source
Story’s story (no pun intended) has been long in the making, but it was a trip to Guatemala in October 2018 where Story of Source was born. Guatemala gave our intent color, our dreams shape and further fueled our desire to preserve and nourish indigenous craft in a fair and sustainable manner.
It is our hope that with every collection, Story will help sustain indigenous craftsmanship and encourage artisanry, a dying art in many parts of the world.
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.
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.
Madiyah Al Sharqi
Madiyah Al Sharqi’s collections are epitomized by a confident, contemporary and whimsical aesthetic. A renowned Middle Eastern designer with a global presence, Al Sharqi’s work embodies an everyday luxury with delicate, luxurious fabrics and bold silhouettes.
Feathers
FEATHERS is the first Arabic Luxury brand to offer a full range of products from genuinely crafted leather goods, exquisite time pieces, writing instruments, fine jewelry, to captivating fragrances, accessories, sunglasses and top-of-the line shoes.
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.
Julius Pictures
Julius is a fine art photography artist based in Singapore – Dubai. His works focused on travel & lifestyle images and have received recognitions including from National Geographic Travel, IPPAwards, Huawei Next-Image Award, Paris Photo, and Fine Art Photography Awards London.
Emirates Fish Farm
Emirates Fish Farms (EFF) is an Environmentally Sustainable aquaculture business, based in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi the capital of United Arab Emirates. EFF cultures local “Hamour” (Epinephelus coioides) utilising sustainable aquaculture technology and practices for the domestic Market. It is a land-based production facility
that utilizing marine RAS technology for a minimal Environmental impact
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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