ONLINE FASHION AND PRODUCTS

Little Majlis

Run by Dubai-based expats Anna Bolton-Riley and Annabelle Fitzsimmons, Little Majlis is a market place for Gulf-based handicrafters and artisans to sell their wares direct to the public. It’s ideal if you are looking for locally produced small objects of desire. And if inspiration hits maybe you could create something of your own to sell too.

littlemajlis.com

Ideyna

Ideyna means ‘our hands’ in Arabic and is a site dedicated to all forms of handcrafted items made in the UAE: from clothing and jewellery to soft toys and even bath and beauty products. And you can pay cash on delivery for a small additional charge – no credit cards needed.

ideyna.com

Mr Porter

For men who hate having to go out shopping for clothes, Mr Porter is a very welcome service that covers everything from designer outfits to grooming products. Although they are based in the US and the UK, they deliver to the UAE – just watch out for the shipping costs.

mrporter.com

Lush

This British cosmetics company is a firm favourite in the UAE, but why trek all the way to Yas or Al Wahda Malls, when you can order from home? What’s more, Lush team UAE even organise home beauty school visits and house parties – perfect for an evening in of pampering with your friends.

lush.ae

Alshop

The UAE alternative to Amazon, Alshop has a wide range of stock from toys to telecoms equipment but if you want fun footware and fashion delivered to your door, this is definitely a site to check out.

alshop.com