Golden threads jj val.aya. Worship at the temple of indian haute couture, contempo-mughal men's and womenswear. Exquisitely lovely hand-beaded and embroidered evening gowns, saris, long coats, and nehru jackets with breathtaking workmanship, plus diffusion line, studio valaya.
Essa. Handmade kaftans, one-off show-stopper .frocks and custom jewels made from vintage beads. His secret workshop is in sharjah, but no need to schlep, the indian guru of new middle-eastern style will send his team of tailors to you. By appointment only
Motexha tailors. Ann rashid is the british owner and seamstress extraordinaire who whips up the best men's and women's bespoke suits in dubai. They don't stock fabric, but can advise on the many cloth stores nearby. Off satwa rd / behind emirates bank book way ahead for appt. And call for directions.
Personal shopper sauce. Those sassy gals at fas boutique sauce will bring a whole range of gorgeous goodies to your door, tailored to your whim. Simply drop them a line and they'll do the rest.
Toe curling aladdin shoes. Custom-made sequinned slippers from the best in the biz. Mohommed can make in only 2-3 days. Dubai old souk/050
Gold digger gold and diamond park. Can't face the gold souk? Bring a pic of any piece of jewellery to this air-con trove of jewellers, and they'll replicate it in a week. Sheikh zayed rd i interchange no.4 i 10am-10pm daily, except fri 4-10pm
Bright old things qytun camcigil.
Oytun makes divine ethnic arabic pieces by hand from antique materials in sterling silver and 22 carat gold plate with semi-precious stones and beads. Check out her exclusive pieces at the majus gallery and the one & only royal mirage or drop her an email to commission something very spesh.
Currin' a rug national iranian carpets. These fine and intricate carpets can be made to order. Ask for the manager habib, who has hundreds of designs you can view on computer, or ask for a private warehouse appointment. Souk madinat i jumeirah.
Des-art the third line. Edgy, tucked away gallery that's the place to see and buy local art. Ask about commissions. Alquoz industrial estate, nr the garden centre inalquoz near gold & diamond park
Cool & conceptual five green. Urban hip-wear, cd's, books, mags, art and performance space for the hyper trendy guyz n' galz. Garden home / oud metha i behind aroma garden cafe i look for the yellow 5' cube.
Double bliss the health and beauty institute. Don't leave town without booking into either the oriental hammam for a moroccan, black-soaped, scrub and steam, or, the serene and peaceful givenchy spa for divine facials, body treatments and massages. Book ahead for both. Royal mirage.
Sparty talise spa. Nestling in the madinat theme-land, is this haven of all things spa, from watsu rooms with walk-through volcanic stone baths to hammams and a crystal colour-suite. Go all out with the 6hr package.
One for the girls sensasia urban spa. Smart, women-only, urban-asian retreat in the heart of boutique-land for wonderful cosseting, pregnancy massage, and dreamy packages. The village/ jumeirah beach rd
Two for the boys 1847. Press the butfon on the walnut-panelled doors and enter a fab world of express treatments, shaves, and thai/sports massage, complete with plasma screens. Jumeirah emirates towers blvd
Basic bliss house of chi. No frills, good value, alterna-pamper, joint: hot stone therapy and all things holistic.
Al musalla towers.
Head turners jetset. For hot locks on the run. Good treatments, hip pahtay hair and the best blow dries in town. No cuts.
Maria dowling salon. For stylish cut and colour. Elmina residence i next to the capital hotel i elmina rd
Beau-tox
Kava skin clinic. Restylane, perlane, glycolic peels, dermabrasion and of course the ubiquitous botox. 1/f town centre.
Ic.com nailed la pedicure de bastien. Bastien gonzales' world famous pedicure is probably the best you'll ever try. The fitness studio /the palace / royal mirage.
Nstyle. Pop on your headphones at this girly-den for episodes of your favourite shows and try the paraffin pedi, or zap into any chic n.bar for cracker-lacquer. Nstyle i souk madinat jumeirah.
Slinky minky
Marie france. Priscilla's waxes are legendary among the smooth and silken expat gals. Dare to bare. |
