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Tweenage girls would be lost without Claire's. If they're too old for the tatty jewellery peddled by most kids shops but too young for 'proper' jewellery, Claire's bridges the gap nicely with cute, affordable accessories and knickknacks, complemented by bright flip-flops, bags and sunglasses. With an unrivalled collection of hair accessories, expect to find lots of sheepish young women browsing the displays in search of that perfect pomple 'for their little sister'.

Other locations: City Centre (04 295 7277).

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Everyone has fond memories of their blankies; some might have been attached to theirs for an unhealthily long period of time. Now NooNoo have come up with deluxe comfort blankets for toddlers, so soft that you'll be tempted to get one for yourself. Each one is handmade and there are six different designs. Priced at Dhs200, they come with their own felted bag. There is also a range of buggy blankets to keep your tots comfy in their prams. These smaller blankies are priced at Dhs70.