Shopping & Dubai Deals

Welcome to the Dubai Shop, Deal, Win Section

You're in the right place if you're looking for a Dubai competition to enter, a great deal in Dubai or if you fancy shopping till you drop you can check out our Jewellery & Gifts section or our special focus on Shopping & Fashion. Dubai's got so much to offer and so have we!

Dubai Competitions

Are you feeling lucky? Make sure you enter our ExpatWoman Dubai competitions and get a chance to be our lucky winner! There's always all sorts of prizes for you and remember- You've got to be in it to win it! Read more>>

Dubai Deals
Dubai Deals' are here to stay and we have some very special ones for ExpatWoman readers. Check our Dubai Deals page regularly to make the most of these great discounts and offers! Make sure you don't miss out. Read more>>

Jewellery & Gifts

Looking for a gift for any occasion? We have a selection of the best jewellery designers introducing their exquisite pieces. You will also find some great ideas for presents. Read more>>

Shopping & Fashion

Shopping is a passion of almost every woman. Don't miss the latest trends, news from the shopping malls and fashion experts tips. Take a look at the latest trends in Dubai. Read more>>

Dubai Shopping Malls

Shop till you drop is a favourite pastime for residents and tourists. Here’s the ExpatWoman guide to the top malls in Dubai...

Gift idea: create a photobook!

Use pickapic software to create your own photobook. There are no limits on how you will fill the blank pages of your book. There are some ideas for books you can create:

Pets
Weddings, honeymoons
Sports
Travel Diaries
Baby's first year
Corporate portfolio
Recipes
School or university yearbooks
Anniversaries

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Jewellery Care & Maintenance

It is important for jewellery owners to be aware of the unique characteristics of their gem stones and the care they require to keep them looking good.

- Consider Diamond, Ruby or Sapphire for a more active lifestyles or everyday wear. Softer gemstones will not fare as well over long periods of time

- Be careful to store your jewellery separately – exposure of softer stones, like pearls and coral against a harder gem like, Emerald or Amythyst or Aquamarine, will be devastating. This applies to all the organic gemstones.

- Some coloured stone can be sensitive to light, heat and certain chemicals. Unwitting exposure to any of these can change the appearance of your gem stone forever. Always seek thorough care and cleaning advise from your jeweller.

- Excessive exposure to heat or unusually dry environments can cause irreparable damage to your pearls and opal jewellery including cracking, change of colour, loss of luster. Considerations should be made with other soft or porous stones like lapis lazuli, amber, tourquoise, shell, ivory and coral.

- Chemicals including your perfume, hairspray, make-up and body lotion can be harmful. Always put your jewellery on just before you walk out the door.

- Same applies for cleaning products or prolonged exposure to chlorinated water. Surprisingly, these can be damaging to your gold jewellery as well.

- Store bought cleaner will usually contain ammonia and are only safe on diamond jewellery. Don’t be tempted to soak your emerald earrings.

- Commercial ultra-sonic and steam cleaners can damage some stones – for DYI upkeep of your precious jewellery at home a very soft brush and a warm soapy water will do the trick. A clean make up bush is perfect.

- Frequently worn pearls should be restrung every other year