Mother’s Day gift guide: Support local with these UAE brands

This week, we’ve been inspired by the lovely Natasha Hatherall-Shawe in her drive to showcase some of the best female entrepreneurs who are leading small businesses across the Middle East. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, here are a few of her local brand suggestions that are offering gorgeous gifts to mark the special day…

Beauty Solutions

 

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Mum in need of a new lippy? Or perhaps some moisturiser to soften those sanitised hands? Female-owned beauty brand, Beauty Solutions, brings a range of globally recognised cosmetics to the Middle Eastern market. They also offer free delivery on orders over AED200 and have recently slashed the cost of their hand creams and moisturisers to combat the recent sanitiser craze. For more details, visit the website.

Sugaholic

 

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Know a Mum with a sweet tooth? Shower them with cake, flowers AND balloons in this Mother’s Day special from UAE-based bakery, Sugaholic. They can deliver all around the emirates and orders can be placed via WhatsApp on 0553719838.

The Cure Dubai

 

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This Mother’s Day, Dubai-based salon The Cure is offering a Mum & Daughter deal to celebrate – book in for a manicure with nail design, and Mum will get the nail design for free (valid from March 21 to March 27). Or if you’d prefer, why not treat Mum to a gift voucher so that she can choose her service on a date that suits her? Home services are also available. Call 0508824600 for bookings.

Florette

 

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Surprise her with a gorgeous bunch of blooms this Mother’s Day with one of Florette’s stunning bouquets. They select the freshest flowers from Holland and update their online flower market twice a week to ensure the most impeccable flowers are offered. Last timing for same day deliveries in Dubai is 5pm, and Sharjah and Abu Dhabi is 12 midday. Visit florette.ae or call 0501447492.

Shoeq

 

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I’m a total shoe shopper – and can’t get enough of these gorgeous glittery slip-ons from female-led Shoeq. With a store now open at Festival City Mall, this local brand is going from strength to strength, and continues to offer wow-worthy shoes for both Mums and daughters alike. Why not pick up a matching set for Mother’s Day? Visit Shoeq’s online store here.

If you’re planning to head out for Mother’s Day, check out this offer at newly opened Marea DIFC.