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Jewellery

5 It-Girl Jewelry Brands Based in Dubai

Recently, we’ve been interested in discovering niche, lesser-known fine jewelry brands. There’s always something special in wearing a piece and having someone ask you about the designer and the story behind it. Let’s put behind the mainstream brands, and let’s start wearing conversation-starters, pieces of art. And so, here’s a roundup of our favorite jewelry brands based in Dubai for the ultimate it-girl look.

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Maveroc Dubai

Colors, stacking, and cool combinations, this Dubai-based brand is making waves with its recent launch. Founded by a couple who decided to quit their jobs and start this brand together, it has been seen on many influencers and fashions icons all over. It’s casual, it’s fun, and it’s the perfect touch to your everyday jewelry.

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Dina J

With their mark cone designs, Dina J brings you happiness in a piece of jewelry. All her pieces boast of various colors so that the minimal design can be complemented with a pop of pigment.

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The luxury jewelry brand can now be found in Burj Al Arab and Gigi Store in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their ecommerce website is yet to be launched, so stay tuned.

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Ofa Jewelry

From colors to basic gold and silver, Ofa Jewelry is the brainchild of Dubai-based, Saudi influencer Hala Abdallah. She actually started this brand because she couldn’t find her perfect piece. She started creating her own local community of jewelers in Dubai, and this is how Ofa came to life. The designs are immediately recognized with her signature organic star, and because they’re so minimal, you can easily stack them up for a fun and stylish look.

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Gafla

Dubbed as “The Arabian Jeweller”, the founders of Gafla joined forces driven by a shared interest in their Emirati cultural heritage and its potential for innovative jewelry design. Gafla reimagines the rich history and symbolism of Arabian customs to produce one-of-a-kind pieces. An amalgamation of the contemporary with the tradition, you’ll find that simplicity meets uniqueness perfectly with Gafla pieces.

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MKS Jewelry

Another heritage-based brand, MKS Jewelry is all about embracing where you’re from. “Inspired by sentiment and storytelling”, the brand’s designs are rooted in expression and details. MKS jewelry pieces cater to the woman who finds empowerment in all the details of her life, whether it’s her relationships, her work, her home, or whatever it is in her life.