Open  Sat-Thu 10am-12midnight;Fri 5-12midnight Credit Amex MC,V.

Heatwaves is a good place to head down to for straightforward swimsuits and bikinis in a range of plain,flattering colours.Most of the swimwear on offer does lean towards the conservative,but have a root through and you'll come across the occasional highcut bikini bottoms and boob-tube bikini tops to add to the mix.

Open  Sat-Thu 10am-10pm,Fri2-10pm Credit Amex MC,V.

Lots of cool,funky beach wear here for both men and women.The shop stocks a number of bright Australian labels like Roxy and Quicksilver and you'll find a wide range of sporty bikinis,tankinise and swimsuits designed for activity as well as sunbathing.Beach accessories like sunhats,sunglasses,robs and board shorts can also be found here,all at a very reasonable price.Other locations:Palm Strip Mall(04 794 0455)

Open Sat-Thu 10am-1pm , 4.30-10pm;closed Fri Credit Amex MC,V.

A good range of expensive, stylish and sophisticated millinery.Keep a sharp eye out for the flamboyant feathered headwear which ought to get you noticed at the races.Prices start from Dhs990 and rise Dhs1500.

Open Sat-Thu 10am-10pm,Fri 4.30-10pm Credit Amex MC,V.

Not a place for shrinking violets,Oasis excels in hats with feathery,frilly and flowery appendages all at easily affordable prices.

Open Sat-Thu 10am-9pm;Fri 4-9pm Credit Amex MC,V.

Local milliner Lynn Holyoak often sells her colourful creations at Sunny Day in the run-up to the World Cup,when demand skyrockets. Prices are surprisingly reasonable,and you can expect to pay around Dhs400 for your own outrageous head turner.

Open Thur-Sat 10am-midnight;Sun-Wed 10am-10pm Credit Amex MC,V.

Classic ladies's fashion in smooth,fresh colours are the big sellers of this well-recognised brand.Espirit stocks a wide range of reasonably priced  basics and sportswear as well as some more glam pieces.Expect to find cosy jumpers,nicely fitted tops and lots of easy wearing dresses.

Other locations:Al Ghurair Centre (04 221 9463),Burjuman Centre (04 355 3324), Mall of the Emirates (04 341 1399).

Open Sat-Thu 10am-10pm;Fri 5-9pm Credit Amex MC,V.

This English chain stocks a fine selection of ultra-sexy,strappy dresses and beaded, halter-necks and strapless tops.Although there's a slight inclination towards the footballer's wife brand of glamour,Karen Millen does an excellent line of well-cut and wearable cocktail dresses which are guaranteed to get you noticed.

Other locations:Dubai Festival city open a new branch on February 15.

Open Thu-Sat10am-midnight;Sun-Wed 10am-10pm Credit Amex MC,V.

Aimed at the most fashion conscious of youngsters, La Senza Girl offers the latest high street trends in small presons sizes,at prices that won't break any piggybanks. A variety of sparkly and sequin studded T-shirts can be had,as well as funky floral skirts and jeans in a variety of cool colours.Tiny trilbies and cowboy boots will add a touch of cool your kid's wardrobe.

Other locations:Mall of the Emirates(04 340 7004),BurJuman (04 351 5353), Lamcy Plaza(04 335 3580),Ibn Battuta Mall(04 368 5240), Wafi City (04 324 4233)

Open  Sat-Thu 10am-12midnight,Fri2-10pm Credit Amex MC,V.

This Latino boutique stocks one of the widest selections of fashionable beachwear in town,from racy cut-out swimsuits to tropical-coloured bikinis.Sizes are on the small size, but the designs are cutting edge and will make you feel as if you've just walked off the catwalk

Open Thu-Sat10am-midnight;Sun-Wed10am-10pm Credit Amex Mc,v.

Althrough this is essentially an underwear shop,Women's secret also stocks a range of patterned swimsuits,pretty halter neck and string bikinis in a variety of colours.

Other location:BurJuman Centre (04 359 9447).

Open Sat-Thu 10am-9pm Credit Amex MC,V.

The selection at the Blue Cactus is small but manages to cover a decent-sized mix of top-quality chain store lables and designer women's wear.Kay Unger dresses,Prada short sleeve shirts and DKNY outfits are all offered at a fraction of their usual retail price.