I found the GroSwaddle brilliant for DS who had reflux & colic - he loved it! He's now in the Grobags & seeing as he seems to move around the cot like a maniac at night they're great!
Anyway, I was in M&P in Dubai Mall and they have the Swaddle Shell in stock - cream & pink as far as I could see & they're 125Dhs (only £12 in UK but heyho!) for one. I took one out of the box & they're the exact same as the pod.
HTH
I know every baby is different but after trying every single swaddle in the market DS only stayed put in the mothercare miracle blanket which is 120 dhs.
TDB,
Have you seen the 'Swaddle shell' in Mamas and Papas - looks similar to the pod. Just saw in the book this morning & thought of you - will be in M&P later today if you want me check if they have them in stock?
http://www.mamasandpapas.com/range/swaddling/7119/