enormous Lebanese fashion emporium,
with hard-to-find labels and snappy fash-
ions for twirling on the dance floor. Look
for the latest from Bibelot, Juicy Couture,
Spy and Lotus. Prices are high, but the col-
lection is special.bauhaus FaShion
Map p220 (india Court, ibn battuta Mall, Sheikh
Zayed rd) High-energy tunes keep girls and
boys flipping fast through Evisu denim,
Bulzeye tees and Drifter hoodies at this
hip lifestyle boutique specialising in non-
mainstream fashion, art and music. The
store design was inspired by the revolution-
ary 1920s Bauhaus design movement and
mixes all sorts of materials, from acrylic to
wood, leather to metal and bricks.bouTique 1 FaShion
Map p220 (The Walk at Jbr, Dubai Marina; h10am-
11pm) Ground zero for prêt-à-porter straight
off the runways of Paris and Milan, Boutique
1 is the pinnacle of Dubai’s fashion scene,
with designers like Missoni and Yves St Lau-
rent represented. Its gorgeous three-storey
store on The Walk stocks not only fashiona-
ble frocks but also home accessories, beauty
products, furniture and even books.aMinian persian carpeTs CarpeTS
Map p220 (Mall of the emirates, Sheikh Zayed
rd, al-barsha) This trusted rug trader offers
great service and stocks a wide selection
of classic Persian carpets and colourful
tribal kilims. Plan to linger a while: the
collection is far more extensive than it
first appears.G-1 arTS & CraFTS
Map p220 (The Walk at Jbr, Dubai Marina) If you’re
not too confident behind the camera lens you
can pick up a masterful print of Dubai here,
as well as highly decorative canvases by well-
known Middle Eastern artists such as Syrian
Helen Abbas. More straightforward station-
ery and cards are also available.Tape à l’oeil ChilDren
Map p220 (Mall of the emirates, Sheikh Zayed rd,
al-barsha) A refreshing alternative to Gap
Kids, this French brand carries fun kids’
clothes that look like miniature adult wear.
Denim features prominently, as do skirts
and sweaters that look best on kids who
keep their hair combed.foreVer 21 CloThinG
Map p220 (Mall of the emirates, Sheikh Zayed rd,
al-barsha) Cutting in on H&M for affordable
style and selection, this is one of Dubai’s
largest stores, with an extensive range of
youthful, affordable fashion and accesso-
ries, although most are in teeny teen sizes.fono eleCTroniCS
Map p220 (Mall of the emirates, Sheikh Zayed rd,
al-barsha) This is a good place to come for
phones, whether you are looking for the
bog standard pay-as-you-go variety or the
all-out, gem-encrusted bling kind.The Toy sTore ToyS
Map p220 (Mall of the emirates, Sheikh Zayed rd, al-
barsha) A Hamleys-style mega toy store with
everything you need to entertain the wee
ones, ranging from life-size stuffed giraffes
to Fisher Price telephones (mobiles, that is).
Find it near the entrance to Ski Dubai.JuMbo elecTronics eleCTroniCS
Map p220 (Mall of the emirates, Sheikh Zayed rd,
al-barsha) The mother of Dubai’s electronics
stores, this place stocks all the latest com-
puters, cameras, mobile phones, games and
gadgets under one giant roof. There are 15
more outlets located across town, includ-
ing one in Deira City Centre and another in
Wafi Mall.recTanGle Jaune CloThinG
Map p220 (Mall of the emirates, Sheikh Zayed
rd, al-barsha) A great store for men, with a
terrific selection of dress shirts in snappy
stripes and bold patterns by a team of
fashion-savvy Lebanese designers. There’s
another branch in Deira City Centre.concerT & sporTs VenuesSeveral sports stadiums double as
crowd-pulling concert venues� One of
the largest is yas arena (www.yas
island.ae) home to Formula One, in Abu
Dhabi� Dubai’s Meydan racecourse
(www.meydan.ae) is another popular
venue, along with The sevens (www
.dubairugby7s.com), a purpose-built
rugby sevens stadium on the Dubai–
Al Ain Rd� Check the websites for up-
coming concert info and don’t hang
around if you are planning to attend�
Big-name acts such as Paul McCart-
ney, Elton John and Tom Jones have
recently appeared at these venues�n
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