From watches to hoodies, we look at the coolest fashion to wear this National Day.
Picturesque pouches
To celebrate National Day, Sunglass Hut has recruited Emirati graphic illustrator and fashion designer Fatma Al Mulla to create a capsule collection of glasses cases. The two designs feature her signature oud bottle and desert landscape depictions.
Free with every purchase made from Sunglass Hut stores in the Middle East until December 5.
Souvenir scents
Breathe in this splendid-smelling septet: a boxed set of seven fragrances, each distinct to a different emirate. While we haven't sniffed the different perfumes personally, there's no denying that the set, called 7 Wonders of the Emirates, will make a great gift – whether it's for loved ones back home who are enticed by a whiff of a traditional oud or for the host of a National Day dinner party. Available from www.scent-story.com; Dh275
Timeless spirit
Hong Kong-based company Qnet has teamed up with German watch manufacturer Bernhard H Mayer to create a special, Swiss-made timepiece to commemorate National Day. The country’s flag is eternalised on the slim nylon strap of the watch, which is minimalist and sophisticated, flaunting a polished stainless-steel case.
Available from www.qnet.ae; Dh2,500
Sparkling S*uce
If you’re looking for fine jewellery to flaunt on National Day, S*uce Rocks has got some great new pieces in store. This intricate necklace by Glow combines 18-carat rose gold with coloured sapphires in a beautiful depiction of the UAE flag.
Available from S*uce Rocks, Galleria Mall, Dubai; Dh8,830
Hoods up
Splash has created a limited-edition collection of shirts and sweatshirts for National Day, drawing on inspirations such as the three-finger salute of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the UAE flag. Our favourite is the hoodie featuring the text: “Yalla habibi.”
Available from Splash stores across the UAE; from Dh100
