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Your guide to everything shopping & fashion related in Dubai
23 January 2014
| Last updated on 14 January 2020
Welcome to the Shopping in Dubai Section. Here we take a look at some great gift ideas, go through shopping malls and stores in Dubai and give you sophisticated styling tips. There always seem to be so many celebrations in Dubai from birthday's to baby showers, anniversaries to weddings not to mention all those occasions your family abroad are having too! Here you will find gift ideas for any occasion. We've got sections on the latest shopping news, style and fashion tips as well as a guide to Dubai Malls and so much more. For all the best places to shop, read the ExpatWoman guide to Dubai's malls here.
Fashion & Shopping Features
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A Beginner's Guide to a Capsule Wardrobe
English fashion critic Suzy Menkes once referred to the fashion world as a carousel - a carousel that, as she put it, “spins ever faster.” Her words are true; trends can often shift faster than we can buy new clothes. But while “in” clothing items may vary wildly from place to place and season to season, there are a few classic pieces that every woman should keep in her closet.
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Marks & Spencer Celebrates 90 Years of Lingerie
Throughout the years M&S has become trusted to provide new stylish designs and lingerie solutions for women of all ages, shapes and sizes. The brand has seen fashion trends of the moment influence designs, the vast development of fabrications and have been committed to providing revolutionary innovations from post-surgery and high impact sports bras to machine washable under-wired bras and silks, all led by a team of lingerie experts.
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4 Easy Ways to Wear Red to Work
Red. It's a lot more than just a colour. Think about it; when was the last time you wore a red lipstick, or red heels, or donned a red handbag or statement dress? We bet you felt brilliant, right?
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How to Dress for Success
We all know that when our outfits are on point, we look and feel fabulous. Dressing well is a real confidence booster for us girls, that’s why it’s important to dress for success at work, in order to make a lasting impression on our co-workers and managers. Nothing is more attractive than a girl who is smart and well put together!
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Beat the Heat in Style
When the weather gets unbearably hot in Dubai, it's no surprise we're often at a loss over what to wear. But no worries, with these key items, you can keep in-style but also in keeping with the respect and culture of the country. These are also especially useful to have when it's the Holy Month of Ramadan or for any other religious holiday that occurs in the UAE.
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The Best Sunglasses Shape for Your Face
It's inevitable: there will be certain shapes of glasses that don't suit your face shape. Find out which shape would suit you best so you can be summer ready and bang on trend!
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5 Simple Tips to Help You and Your Shoes
Whether its your Jimmy Choo's, Louboutins or those pumps you just cannot let go off, all our shoes need a little TLC. Here are some top tips from EW about how maintain your shoes and keep it all about the glamour.We all love a new pair of shoes, but we all know they do not come with out their problems. Do not fear, there are some handy tips to help.
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A Guide to Dubai's Dress Code
Being fashionable in this city is not without its limitations. In Dubai we follow certain laws and unwritten rules regarding the way in which we dress. So, while it may be acceptable for you to go to the mall in tiny shorts or a cropped top, here it is not. Familiarise yourself with the rules and norms here...
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Fight the Sniffles... Keep Warm in the Office
We've all been there... Coughing, sneezing and spluttering for no apparent reason while we work through the day. Why, it's the change in the weather of course! It's inevitable when living in the desert; you're desperately trying to stay cool while outside, but once you're trapped in the path of air conditioning in your home or place of work, you're suddenly freezing.
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Dubai's Top 10 Shopping Malls
If it's one thing that Dubai does, and does well, it's shopping. So get out there and shop in style at some of the best malls in the Emirate and the world. Remember that we have the biggest shopping mall in the world that could keep you occupied for days, or you could visit a fun and educational mall or if you're nipping in and out visit the shopping mall with an indoor ski slope. We have it all for you in Dubai.
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Most Wanted Gadgets
It really was the year that awoke the technology geek within us all, we all wanted the latest gatgets and we got some, but we can put the rest on our 2015 shopping lists. So while we all may be the owners of a selfie stick we still want Google glass, a 3D printing pen and a smart watch to go with it ... not forgetting the coolest cooler for the summer months.
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Top 10 Summer Must-Haves
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to stock up your wardrobes with all the new summer fashion must haves. The start of summer is the perfect time to get inspired by some of the latest trends and splash out at the mall to revamp your look. These top ten summer fashion must haves give a short insight into what’s happening in the world of fashion at the moment. 1. Kimonos The traditional Japanese garment has boomed in the fashion industry over the past year. The ancient look has been adapted for the modern woman and acts as the perfect, light robe to throw on over any outfit.
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