A large and varied treasure trove of stationery, art supplies and office furniture, Emirates Trading is the sort of shop you go to with the aim of buying a hole punch but end up leaving with arms full of gadgets.

Lurking at the back of Lamcy Plaza, Fashion Factory is easy to miss, but with nearly every item in the store priced at under Dhs100, make it your mission to seek it out.

Tucked away among Wafi’s premium fashion outlets and boutique stores is G&M, a dedicated dealer of such high-end brands as Bose audio and Thomson displays.

Whenever there’s a niece/nephew/ friend’s child to spoil, Gap Kids is the safe port of call.

Those with a predilection for diamonds should get on over to Graff where the focus is very much on a girl’s best friend.

This upmarket Italian childrens-wear brand will leave passers-by cooing over your child’s sense of style.

This unique shop has an intriguing entrance: a lilac door for adults, and a mini one next to it for the kids.

The Gulf’s leading home-grown retailer, this is a gem of a store.