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Honest Kitchen
Honest Kitchen Dubai started in October 2017. The brainchild of four Emirati women (Khawla Khoory, Asma Sharafi, Norra Sharafi and Fatma Taher), this home-based food delivery business specialises in clean food using the best quality ingredients. All of the dishes are cooked fresh, daily, and are free from refined sugars and processed grains.
Twisted Roots
The trademarks of Twisted Roots are its focus on layering while still keeping true to an aesthetic that emphasises on clean lines, elegant silhouettes and luxurious fabrics. However, what really echoes through every collection is the fact that the pieces are so easy-to-wear and mix & match while still being modern and relevant. It’s all about impeccable tailoring while still keeping a modern, feminine edge.
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.
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.
Ripe
Ripe is a passionate company with a small but dedicated team, handpicked because we love what they do. We aim to promote healthy eating amongst UAE residents by providing easy access to the best and freshest produce. We also play a rich role in the community … supporting local farms and promoting local agriculture.
RAK Ceramics
High quality plain dates (whole and pitted dates) of different varieties that range in size, color, texture and sweetness, including Khalas, Fard, Lulu, Khenaizi, Dabbas and Sheeshee.
Fringe Society
Fringe Society is about creating a home, wherever you may be. As expats we often find ourselves living on ‘the fringe’ of societies around the world. Immersed in different cultures and beliefs, day-to-day life can be unpredictable and challenging, which is why our home becomes our haven.
Drawing on my love of natural materials, textures and tones, I find inspiration in the contrasts of my surroundings: raw & luxe | natural & manmade | bold & subtle.
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.
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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