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Avoid the mall: Try one-stop artisan shopping at Urban Market

Sure, you could hit up Dubai Mall to get your shopping all in one place, but where’s the fun in that? Avoid the rut by hitting up The Urban Market at Media One Hotel, where you can pick up interesting gifts (for friends or yourself) made by actual humans and not corporate factories. (Meaning, you’ll feel good about yourself and be thoughtful at the same time). The fact that you’ll get discount, off food and drink in Media One is simply a bonus.

THE HIGHLIGHTS

FIESTA FEET DUBAI

Colourful, handmade leather shoes from Mexico. For every pair of shoes sold, Fiesta Feet donates part of the proceeds to a foster home for abused girls in Mexico. q @fiestafeetdubai

BE BEADS

This beautiful brand, inspired by the deep diversity of African heritage, specialises in handmade accessories and apparel. q @be_beads18

GOOD TIMES

Streetwear and skate shop all rolled into one featuring brands such as Ripndip, Minga London, Taka Original, and Toy Machine. q @good.times.store

SWSUNGLASSES

Sunshine sister Sarah Wakeling imports top quality, 100 per cent UV protected shades from the Netherlands. Can’t make it to the market? Sarah will send you a box of six sunnies to try at your leisure. q @SWSunglasses

FIERCE FEMME

Unique handmade designs using locallysourced fabric. The team custom make its limited collection so that it’s perfect just for you. q @fiercefemmeltd

K. NICOLE THE BRAND

It’s all about make up and safety necessities with Nicole, who sells her custom designed make-up brushes, alongside sanibands, a portable and refillable hand sanitiser gel in the form of a wrist band. q @brushclass_knicole

BELLYVABLE

An activewear brand that specialises in maternity apparel, featuring comfortable, high waisted leggings and nursing sports bras that’ll make mums feel strong, beautiful and protected. q @bellyvable_me

NOW OPEN!

Missed the Urban Market event? Visit the new Urban Market Concept Store, located in the Media One Hotel lobby.

THE FOOD AND DRINK

Download the That Dubai Girl app and enjoy 20 per cent off in Dubai Media One Hotel’s restaurants.

THE DETAILS

July 9

Floor 7, Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City. @theurbanmarketdxb

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My UAE photography competition

Here’s your chance to have your photographs published in a coffee-table book

The UAE is celebrating a milestone event this year on December 2 as it turns 50. The country has come a long way since the formation of the federation back in 1971 and there will be a number of celebrations taking place around the country as we draw closer to the big day. But, if you want to play a part in helping mark this monumental occasion, here’s your chance...

My UAE Photography Competition

Motivate Media Group has launched ‘My UAE Photography Competition’, an initiative that aims to showcase the diverse range of art, culture, heritage, and people of the nation through a series of photographs which will be featured inside a high-end, coffee-table book.

The campaign is calling on photographers (both past and present residents of the UAE) to share their pictures that highlight the best the UAE has to offer its citizens and residents – with candid moments and personal archives that express the connection to this country that’s home to over 200 nationalities.

How to enter

The competition will have two major categories – professionals and amateurs – and a jury of six key members will vote and shortlist the top 100 photographs to be featured inside the coffee-table book.

Entries do not have to be a recent photographs, so if you have parents or grandparents who’ve lived here for a long time, have a dig through their old photo albums and shoeboxes. If you come across an archival photograph, you can submit it for the competition, too.

Those winners who are selected will stand a chance to win cash prizes, photography equipment, the opportunity to work with Motivate Media Group’s brands, copies of the coffee-table book and more.

Submissions for the competition are open until 31 July. You can enter up to three photographs per applicant, and winners will be contacted in August.