Enrica, well I'll admit I bought them in UK, but you CAN buy Alessi everywhere here. Tavola have a good selection in stock, and I believe you can also find Alessi in Harvey Nicks, Debenhams and some of the smaller specialty stores in various of the malls [eg Mall of the Emirates has a store which stocks crystal etc, AND Alessi'>.
You might also try some of the coffee shops for some good cups? I THINK that RAW Coffee in Dubai Garden Centre sells good cups. They certainly stock THE best coffee in the emirate [well, that's my opinion only, of course, but they source, roast and sell their own beans AND machines, so worth a look'>.
You will definitely find some good cups in a variety of brands over here. Just be sure to buy porcelain, as I said. ;)
In bulk or in smaller sets [say, eight or so'>?
Any number of coffee shops and department stores sell various ranges of coffee cups. I like the Enrica range, although Alessi also produce some fine espresso cups.
Just be sure to purchase porcelain [not stainless steel or plastic or any cheap chippy stuff ...'>. Your tastebuds will appreciate the difference. :)
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<em>edited by WaxMuch on 15/04/2011</em>