Whether you're after mega height or a slight boost, invest in a pair of knee-high boots with good leather that will carry through to next year.
Black mesh, approximately Dh4,200, Versace, Avenue at Etihad Towers, 02 667 4465; Dubai Mall, 04 339 8285 and elsewhere.
Tan, Dh3,200, Le Silla at Bloomingdale's, Dubai Mall, 04 350 5333.
Black, Dh4,125, Chloé, Avenue at Etihad Towers, 02 681 8988; Dubai Mall, 04 339 8200; Emirates Towers, Dubai, 04 330 0700.
Brown, Dh2,990, Tory Burch, Dubai Mall, 04 325 3916.