The COVID-19 crisis definitely turned the world upside down with its unanticipated onset in early 2020. Many industries have suffered and the impact of the virus in businesses will be felt for years to come. However certain industries have flourished, and these aren’t just your expected giant online retailers and food delivery businesses. Quilting saw a huge spike in terms of increased sales in the sewing industry product mix: sewing machines, fabrics and sewing supplies,…
Click here to read the full article…
Escape the crowds, keep safe and skip the baggage drop queues by celebrating Eid at home with some of Dubai’s impressive culinary wizards spreading festive magic on your dining table, at your garden and most importantly – in your belly! With the absence of Iftar Khaimas & Suhoor Majlis during Ramadan in Dubai this year, many of us spent a few more nights than usual slaving over a hot stove in front of onlookers with…
Click here to read the full article…
No sooner will you open your mouth to ask where to find artificial flowers, a new door handle, a dolls house, or a set of blinds in Dubai – will you hear the words ‘Dragon Mart’. The long-stretched mall of mini-warehouse units will have you getting lost in the alleys for hours, forgetting what you ventured in there for in the first place and have you coming out with bags of god-knows-what – whether your…
Click here to read the full article…
Whether this is your first Ramadan in Dubai or your fifteenth, Rona (Corona) is changing the way we do things and Ramadan in the UAE is no exception. But celebrate we shall! Here’s a special Home Club ME edition of your Guide to Ramadan in Dubai 2021 Ramadan in Dubai & The Traditions in the UAE Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar where Muslims the world over are expected to fast between…
Click here to read the full article…
Can you believe it’s already that time of the year… EASTER! Easter is a beautiful season to embrace as it reflects springtime; a season of blooming flowers, pastel colours and the myriad of ways you can celebrate the occasion. For many families, dyeing Easter eggs, egg hunts or family brunches are long-standing traditions. And whilst Easter celebrations might look a bit different this year, that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate it at home with our loved ones and…
Click here to read the full article…
For those of you following my home musings over on Instagram @Homeclubme, you’ve seen my #Movinghome highlight to a new community in Dubai and my slow but productive home rental makeover, one-room-at-a-time. The heart of the home, the kitchen, is finally done YAY! But before we could tackle the décor, I needed to get the place organised and functional. When we moved in over 6 months ago, we literally chucked everything in cupboards and carried…
Click here to read the full article…
If you haven’t heard of the Swedish concept of ‘Lagom’, it means ‘just enough’. In essence, it’s all about balance and in today’s fast-paced world, where we’re glued to our smart phones and stuck in a rut of mindless scrolling well into the night, regaining balance and a return to simplicity has never been so important. And no-one masters simplicity quite like the Swedes. The average person spends about 26 years of their life sleeping…
Click here to read the full article…
If you’ve ever attempted to start a small business in Dubai, you’ll know it’s not for the faint-hearted! In fact, if you’ve still got a Dubai company post-pandemic, pat yourself on the back – we salute you. Last year brought its fair share of negative news, so Home Club ME have decided to make it our responsibility to shine a glimmer of hope with some amazing real-life stories from our unique Dubai community. Like the…
Click here to read the full article…
Formally known as The Little Majlis, The Saffron Souk is being hailed by us as the ETSY of the Middle East. Whether you are looking for a unique gift for a loved one or you’d like to treat yourself or your home to something new and a little different, The Saffron Souk online marketplace offers an extensive product range, and the best part? All of the items are locally produced meaning you are supporting small…
Click here to read the full article…
Meet Will Bennett, founder of WILDEN Design, whose aim is to save the planet one garden at a time! As a landscape architect Will is passionate about creating attractive, contemporary outdoor spaces, and his business has a unique ethos at the centre of it — to create gardens that could also regenerate natural environments and to inspire a positive action against climate change. We speak to Will to find out more… What inspired you to…
Click here to read the full article…
