UAE's Best Boutiques for Baby Gifts and Gear
Support the UAE's small businesses by shopping online at these indie children's stores
1. Indie June
Dutch mum-of-two Sanne designs and makes all of Indie June's cute and quirky children's clothes and accessories in the UAE.
Featuring super comfortable baby and kids' leggings, dungarees, dresses and more, Indie June (named after Sanne's daughter Indie) specialises in bold, playful prints with a trendy Scandi edge.
Everything is made using organic cotton,meaning you avoid all the harmful additives and synthetic chemicals used on large-scale commercially produced fabrics, for the softest, safest fit for your little ones.
2. Elli Junior
Specialising in high-quality children's accessories, interiors and wooden toys, this lovely boutique is owned by Swedish Iranian businesswoman and mum-of-two Elli Kasbi.
With customisable furniture and personalised gifting options available, it is the ideal one-stop-shop when it comes to unique and beautiful baby shower or birthday presents.
Boasting many of Europe's most lusted after boutique brands, the store has a firm focus on sustainability and every item is painstakingly curated to be both useful, functional and just gorgeous to look at.
3. MarMarland
Owner and mum-of-two Maren founded MarMarland with the idea of making new parents' and children's dreams come true.
It certainly stocks a whole range of dreamy products, from whimsical prints and beautiful furniture, to stylish but kid-friendly tableware, clothes and toys.
With an emphasis on luxury, it's sure to have the perfect gift for a baby shower, kid's birthday or present for new parents.
This online lifestyle boutique is the brainchild of British mumpreneur and mum-of-twins Hannah, who chooses unique, quality clothes, interiors and accessories for both children and mums.
The website boasts a vast range of products, including some gorgeous breastfeeding and maternity dresses and swimwear, stunning nursery interiors pieces, as well as a fabulous selection of 'twinning' outfits for mums and kids to match looks.
With most of the products hand made in the UAE, there are also plenty of personalisation options, for gifts with a difference.
5. Drawdeck
Drawdeck was founded in 2013 by David Hammond & Alex Dunn as a portfolio platform, but quickly developed into an online marketplace once Middle East consumers began craving the work for their homes! Since then they’ve grown into a small, passionate team of graphic geeks and style junkies who are committed to supporting the individuals they work with. Their posters make fun, funky alternative decorations for the walls of your kids’ bedrooms.
Born in New Caledonia and raised in Switzerland, mum-of-two boys Vayana is the founder (and ruler) of Vay's Kingdom.
She designs and handmakes the store's gorgeous selection of uber-comfy rompers, accessories and separates, which are available in a wide range of adorable and whimsical patterns, and in fashionable, gender-fluid colours.
Having started with a focus on practical style for kids, Vay's Kingdom is also passionate about the environment, and a portion of all purchases goes towards the Ocean CleanUp Initiative.
7. Joba
South African mother-of-three Barbara is the brains behind Joba, a chic UAE-based online children's store that has become well known for its innovative sleep items and accessories, especially its house-frame beds.
Stocking some of South Africa’s most innovative and creative suppliers, its artisan range consists of amazing quality, high-end décor items.
From wall decals and cushions, to beds, leather diaper bags and soft-sole baby shoes, you can find everything you might need for a stylish nursery or baby shower gift.
From cufflinks to necklaces, bracelets, earrings and keyrings, Small Print Dubai will create a beautiful piece of silver jewellery using your child's true footprint, handprint or fingerprint, for a totally unique keepsake you'll want to treasure forever.
9. Eco Souk
Having started off as a distributor of the Australian brand of thick, non-toxic play mats - Bumpa Mats - Eco Souk founder and mum-of-three Katy has since expanded into a range of other eco-friendly, high-quality products.
This family concept store offers a wide range of accessories, clothes and toys made from natural materials, innovatively designed to encourage imaginative play.
Highlights include the versatile Wobbel board, matching family night wear, luggy baskets and Dinkum dolls - posable fabric dolls that are available in six different skin shade options.
Founded by mum-of-three Camilla, Five Little Ducks sells high-end versions of all the basics you might need for pregnancy and the newborn period, from quality pregnancy pillows and breastfeeding covers, to the chicest newborn bassinets, strollers, car seats, baby chairs and pacifiers.
Informed by Camilla's founding principle of only selling products she would use herself or recommend to a friend, the Five Little Ducks team can also create beautiful bespoke gift hampers and baskets that are perfect for a baby shower or new arrival gift.
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