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Trade Dubai’s glittering mega malls for something a little more curated at Dubai’s best concept stores. Filled with local treasures, timeless pieces and unique finds, support local and upgrade your wardrobe, home or gifting game with something extra special.

Here are six of the coolest concept stores in Dubai.

The Edit

This conscious concept store has transformed an industrial warehouse in Dubai’s oh-so-cool Alserkal Avenue into a one-stop destination for sustainably sourced pieces. Founded by Rumana Nazim, The Edit focuses on female-founded brands, laced with Nazim’s own personal style and global influence. Inside, you can shop an array of curated fashion, homewares and accessories, plus fuel up at the matcha bar and even discover art exhibitions and wellness events.

theeditdubai.com

Halm Collective

In the heart of Jumeirah, Halm Collective has been designed to make you feel as though you’ve stepped into your own home-away-from-home, with leafy green, neutral spaces that are constantly evolving. Curl up with a board game in the garden, shop for beautiful gifts from silk scarves to leather bags, or book in for a serene rooftop yoga session.

halmcollective.com

Kulture House

This Jumeirah villa is a self-described melting pot of global destinations, bringing you closer to your favourite places and the ones you’re yet to discover. Co-founder Sheikha Jawahir Bint Butti Al Maktoum has lent her personal style to the 1980s villa, transforming it into a café, concept store and art gallery, with pieces that transport you from the chic shores of Capri to the vibrant riads of Morocco.

kulturehousedubai.com

Collective Africa

Tucked inside Flamingo Room’s locations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, Collective Africa is the tasha’s group take on a concept store. Inspired by the vibrant spirit of Africa but curated with pieces from around the world, each store is a treasure trove of books, bags, sunglasses, shoes, swimwear and homewares you won’t find anywhere else.

collectiveafrica.com

THAT Concept Store

A unique shopping experience within Mall of the Emirates, THAT Concept Store is a proudly homegrown destination where you can discover a curated array of emerging and established independent brands. Inside, you can shop womenswear, menswear and homewares – plus there’s THAT Beauty, where you can get your hair and nails done once you’re all shopped out.

thatconceptstore.com

Amongst Few

A favourite among Dubai’s cool crew, Amongst Few is part streetwear store, part sneaker den, part barber, part café. You can shop the Amongst Few clothing line, as well as popular brands like Nike, adidas, New Balance and Vans. Plus, the Al Wasl store is home to fragrances, grooming, eyewear and vinyl – meaning you’re sure to discover something new and unique.

amongstfew.com

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