I’m back with the second part of our 3-part series on value-picks from UAE’s home decor stores during this year’s Dubai Shopping Festival.The malls across the Emirates is a shoppers paradise. Amongst the notable ones are the individual shops in Mall of the Emirates, Ibn Batuta Mall, Century Plaza in Jumeirah, Homes r Us in the Mazaya Center, and Mercato.

Unlike the first part, this edition will feature will designer brands stocked in the souqs.  Ready to join me for this visual treat?

When I think of a quirky and retro range, Artikel comes to mind. The decade-old New Zealand-based company has been coming out with an exclusive collection of furniture and accessories that are stylish and intelligent. Once you see the vintage styled product line, I’m sure you’ll agree how cool they are.

Chess Candles

Home candle makers: Any ideas on how to get the moulds for these chess pieces?

Table Mats from Artikel

Can make for some interesting conversation at the dining table? Sights to see, memories of travels, countries to go, and much more.

Banana Bowl

And then, there’s the banana bowl. Honestly, isn’t it spooky? Artikel is in Mall of the Emirates.

Embossed Tumbler

This embossed tumbler is from Genevieve Lethu, a France-based international product company specializing in tableware, kitchen equipment and cookware. With stores all around the world, they retail through Mercato in the Emirates.

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Artikel

Genevieve Lethu

I’m back in action after a month-long hiatus. So you can expect a string of posts on Dress Your Home over the next few days. It was a packed month with shopping, home decoration/renovation for my brother’s wedding, and more shopping.

One of the first posts I’d like to do is a reminiscence of the wonderful artifacts one sees at the home decor stores in the Middle East. Every time my parents come visiting, they bring a treasure of knick-knacks to adorn the home.

The Dubai Shopping Festival 2010 is on currently. The month-long shopping extravaganza which began on Jan 28 will end on Feb 28. In a three-part series, I’ll list some of the stores you can stop by if you’re there.

PAN Home Furnishings at the Ibn Battuta Mall

Glass Vase

Don’t forget to check out the table and floor lamps collection. Table lamps are anywhere between 30 and 50% cheaper than what is available in India. Sure, transporting them back can be a hassle so travel light from here with enough empty bags.

Sia - Home Fashion

Candle Votives from Sia Home

Flower Vase from Sia Home

House of Brahthi

Every piece of furniture in the store is a classic.

Antique Blue and Gold Leaf arm chair

I loved this rust green mirror with intricate metal carvings. Price is available only on request, so it definitely doesn’t come cheap

Mirror

And finally, The Warehouse store at Jumeirah Plaza.

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Furniture and Mirror