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AfarOct 12

Dubai Is Famous for the New. Its Coolest Shopping Scene Is All About the Old

The City of Gold is known for its wealth, luxury, and growing cultural clout—but it's also becoming a paradise for vintage shoppers looking for secondhand treasures. Here’s a guide to secondhand, ...

record store with vintage Egyptian posters

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Atelier EdithSightantiques store sourcing furniture and decorative items
Showcase DXBSightcity's first secondhand consignment mart
Thrift for GoodSightcharming shop profits go to children's charity
California LoveSightjewelry store founded by Golden State native
La BrocanteSightemporium of vintage furniture
the Flip SideSightrecord store with vintage Egyptian posters
Digg ItSightcurated collection of casual fashion
RetoldSightplace to go for patinaed leather suitcases
Fashion RerunSightpopular spot for '90s and '00s styles
Vintage VibeSightgo-to for streetwear, sports jerseys, and tees
AntikaSightimports ornately carved pieces from India
Elsewhere
Souq Al ArsahMarketSharjah, United Arab Emiratesspecializes in regional finds

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Dubai Is Famous for the New. Its Coolest Shopping Scene Is All About the Old