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The Sassy Mama Guide To Organic Dubai

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Keep away from nasty chemicals, mamas! If you’re thinking about living healthier, we’ve got the cheat sheet to organic Dubai below.

The trend of consuming all things organic is hot news everywhere and has definitely found its way to the heart of Dubai – and it’s no surprise that us mamas only want the best for the kiddos (and ourselves of course). We’ve done most of the digging for you and have gathered the best spas, skincare, restaurants, and online stores all based right in Dubai that only use organic ingredients and products. It’s time to go organic mamas – and this is how!

Spa Treatments

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Dubai Herbal Treatment Centre

Rather than using a medical approach to treat ailments, this centre opts for alternative treatments and specialises in organic cosmetics and holistic methods to promote a more natural way of allowing the body to restore itself. Why not try out the “Crystal Healing Facial” of which the healing power of crystals and facial mask will help you feel renewed and unstoppable and generally like a super mama?

Dubai Herbal & Treatment Centre, Oud Metha Road, Bur Dubai, Dubai, UAE,
Tel: (+971) 04 335 1200, www.dubaihtc.com

Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency uses the 95% organic Hungarian skincare product and treatment line Eminence to provide the highest quality (and seriously delicious) spa treatment ever. Whether you’re going for the “Well-Being Couples’ Ritual” full body therapy or “Naturally Nurturing” facial, the organic essential oils and natural ingredients smell good enough to eat and will revive, hydrate and cleanse every inch – perfect for a little mama-time every now and then.

Hyatt Regency, Al Khaleej Road, Deira Corniche, Deira, Dubai, UAE, (+971) 04 209 1234, www.dubai.regency.hyatt.com

Natural Elements Spa

This serene sanctuary uses Pevonia Botanica, a leading spa line, for sassy mamas and papas alike that doesn’t contain alcohol, lanolin, mineral oil, artificial colour, fragrance or any other nasties. The entire range of ecologically balanced products will make you feel like a total earth mama – at one with nature. Located right near the airport, stop over and rejuvenate dehydrated and tired skin or prep for the long hauls and your skin will thank you later. Plus this is the best way to prepare or de-stress after a flight with kids!

Natural Elements Spa, Le Méridien Dubai, Airport Road, Dubai, UAE, Tel: (+971) 04 217 0000
www.le-meridiendubai.com

Novotel Dubai – In Balance Spa

We’ve heard great things about the orange-and-chocolate massage here – and frankly we can’t wait to give it a go. Beginning with the use of a Vitamin C packed exfoliator, the base ingredient being organic oranges from a local farmers’ market (yup, how cool is that), combining freshly squeezed juice mixed with refined sugar and organic extra virgin oil from Sicily – this natural scrub is definitely one to remember and will leave your skin smelling divine and your skin tingling. Amost all of In Balance’s treatments are organic too mamas!

In Balance Spa, Novotel Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road Barsha 1, Dubai, UAE, (+971) 04 304 9000, www.facebook.com/novotelalbarsha

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The Organic Glow Beauty Lounge

The Organic Glow Beauty Lounge truly promotes a green lifestyle with its eco-friendly interior, including energy saving light bulbs, biodegradable towels, waste recycling and cruelty/toxin-free products. Founder Leena Al Abbas wanted to create a relaxing and hygienic eco-haven, saving the planet while making you look fabulous – sounds great right?! They are against using ammonia in hair colouring, bleaching and nail enhancements, so preggo mamas should give this salon a go! Your manicure will be done using non-toxic, vegan nail polish, along with an organic hand scrub. We love.

The Organic Glow Beauty Lounge, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 3, Dubai, UAE, Tel: (+971) 04 380 4666, www.organicglowuae.com

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The Organic Pharmacy

Don’t you want to get in on where the celebs get their star treatments so that you can have some of that glowing fabulousness? We have just the place for you! The Organic Pharmacy has opened its doors in Dubai and is rewnoned amongst SJP, Michelle Pfeiffer, Katy Perry, known for its holistic face and body treatments. They have branches in London, New York, Beverley Hills and Abu Dhabi, where every single ingredient in each product is 100% natural and organic. There is so much goodness to share about this place that we can’t spill it all here. Head over to a Sassy Mama’s full review of T.O.P and you’ll want to book an appointment within seconds.

The Organic Pharmacy, Shop 10, Wasl Vita Shopping Mall, Dubai, UAE, (+971)  55 795 6430, www.theorganicpharmacy.com

Raffles Dubai

The luxurious Raffles Dubai offers transforming body treatments for mind and soul, all while using fragrant organic oils, essences and lotions. The “Lotus Transformation” caught our eye with the three-in-one treatment reflecting the journey of a lotus flower starting with a re-mineralizing moor-mud wrap before enjoying a private steam shower and ending with a massage using mineral rich cream and detoxifying essences of organic juniper, fennel and lavender. At the end of this organic budding experience, you’ll definitely feel as beautiful as a lotus mamas.

Raffles Dubai, 13th Street, Sheikh Rashid Rd, Waficity, Dubai, UAE, (+971) 04 324 8888, www.raffles.com/dubai

Talise Spa

Located in the gorgeous Madinat Jumeirah, Talise Spa is the ultimate spot to grab some R&R organic style – with all facials and organic body wraps using the highest quality organic products . We love this place – the tranquil waterways, tropical landscapes, and Arabian decor …need we say more?

Talise Spa, Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeira 3, Dubai, (+971) 4 301 7365, www.jumeirah.com

Skincare

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Derma E

This vegan skincare company from California has recently found its way to the UAE, with locations including Boots and United Pharmacies. Derma E is known for saying no to animal cruelty, gluten and any other unpronounceable chemical nasties. Instead, you might find ingredients like green tea, oregano and pomegranate to argan oil. Find the full range of products available and ask any questions to its online esthetician about your skin concerns on their site.

Eminence

Only handpicked and prepared vegetables, fruit pulps, flowers and exotic spices are chosen to be used in the Hungarian family owned organic skincare line. If there is an ingredient that you can’t find in nature, you won’t find it on their labels (what a perfect philosophy to follow by)! And Jessica Biel is a fan so that’s good enough for us. You’ll be able to find their products in spas including Talise, Royal Radisson, Rixos, clinics like Cosmosurge, Mayfair Clinic and the Dr. Rani Hammad Clinic. Finding it hard to choose something from all this goodness? Their best sellers include the Coconut Age Corrective Moisturizer and Cucumber Eye Gel. You’ll be hooked.

Four Cow Farm

We all love the plain and simple truth when it comes to kids (most of the time) and you’ll find just that with Four Cow Farm’s 100% organic baby skin care products. We are huge fans of this range – so much so that we dedicated an entire feature to it. The journey to having a natural skincare line all started with a concerned grandma in Australia who wanted to make creams and balms that were safe for her two little grandchildren. You can never go wrong with a grandma’s love! The baby wash is made from 100% Olive Oil Pure Liquid Castile Soap and the Baby Lotion is made from a blend of sweet almond and apricot kernel oils and olive-derived emulsifier. And a lot of love of course. Four Cow Farm can be found in many retail stores around Dubai. Visit their Facebook for more information!

Herbline Essentials

Anything that smells divine tends to capture our attention so we’re total suckers for the Herbline Essentials range of products which just happen to be paraben, paraffin and cruelty free – hooray! Their cucumber and rose water tonic in particular ever so gently treats sensitive skin with the best care – and the Intensive Age Defence Cream? Read our review here. You can find a full range of skin and hair care including moisturisers, sun protection, shampoo and conditioners etc. at pharmacies across the UAE and online at www.herbline-essentials.com.

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Izil Beauty has a multi-purpose 100% bio-argan oil that feels like butter melting into your skin and doesn’t leave any kind of oily residue, or require you to wait around for it to sink in (because which mama has time for that?). The silky soft and smooth results will make you fall deeply in love. Nuff said. You’ve got to try it. Izil has outlets at Festival City, Souk Madinat Jumeirah and Ibn Battuta.

Neal’s Yard Remedies

Neal’s Yard is a mega popular organic, natural and herbal remedy homeopathic medicine and skin care store that originated in London’s Covent Garden – we love their Wild Rose Beauty Balm and Intensive Frankincense Cream plus we’re suckers for gorgeous packaging and their signature blue bottles are a winner. Neal’s Yard has branches in Dubai Mall and Marina Mall.

Original Sprout

Inspired by the birth of her baby and near absence of natural products to slather on that gorgeous newborn skin, the sassy mama behind Original Sprout has created products free of phalates, parabens, sulphates and every other possible nasty associated with illnesses and diseases. You’ll be able to grab Original Sprout goodies in DBbabies in Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi, or conveniently order online on DBbabies.

Planet Nutrition

If only we could live on Planet Nutrition and not have to go digging for natural products all the time… One of the leading and most prestigious chains of retail nutrition stores and reliable distribution channels in the United Arab Emirates, these guys import and distribute many well renowned brands of vitamins, minerals, herbs, natural skin and hair products for all to benefit from. You can begin creating your very own nutrition planet at home!

Planet Nutrition, Lower Ground (near Eataly), The Dubai Mall, Financial Centre Road, Downtown Dubai, UAE www.facebook.com/planetnutritionme

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Plumeria Skin Care

Did you think using natural and homemade soaps could make a difference? Once you try Plumeria Skin Care’s homemade soaps, you’ll know they can. The luxurious, fluffy lather and moisturizing oils will leave your skin feeling soft and pampered, thanks to creamy goat’s milk, coconut oil, olive oil and honey! They promise that they never use unsafe synthetics, preservatives, artificial dyes, or synthetic fragrances when creating their products, and we believe them! We say give their natural soaps and skincare a try and let us know what you think. You can find Plumeria retail stores at Dubai Mall and Deira City Centre.

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Shiffa Dubai Skin Care

Originating right from our wonderful city, Shiffa is Dubai’s very own award-winning natural and organic skin care luxury brand that combines the most beneficial ingredients to effectively nourish the skin and body. Founded by uber sassy mama Lamees Hamdan who became very aware of what she was eating, breathing and putting on her skin when she was pregnant, the first product was a preggers body oil to nourish the belly’s sensitive skin, and the rest is history. Some of their ingredients include rosewater from Iran, honey from Jordon, jasmine from Egypt and mineral Dead Sea Salt, it can’t get any better than this! You can have the Shiffa experience at the Talise Spa and The Spa Intercontinental, or swing by Sephora and give your skin the star treatment it deserves.

Shirley Conlon Organics

The very first organic skincare brand that’s “Made in Dubai”, where everything has been specially formulated for those living in hotter climates (because some of the highly raved about products out there just don’t cut it in this weather mamas). A That Mama herself, founder Shirley Conlon realised her passion with organics when she arrived in Dubai 10 years ago – her  toxin extracting masks of green clay, apple, green tea and nettle have been highly recommended by many while the Rosehip Oil (botox in a bottle) made it onto Editor Kaya’s list of top 5 anti-aging products. Products are available to order online, head over to their site now and say goodbye to wrinkles and dehydrated skin mamas!

The Treehugger Company

Yeah we love a good tree hug these days so we’re pretty hyped that The Treehugger Company has come along to sell us heaps of natural beauty products, skin care and make-up online (the Green People’s Clarifying Vitamin Shampoo and Conditioner has received rave reviews) and there’s a whole lot more to buy from their online store at www.treehuggerme.com.

Food

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Koita

Milk’s great for keeping the kiddo’s bones good and strong, and we’ve managed to find some of the best organic UHT milk in Dubai that’ll do the job. Run by a Dubai couple, we spilled on all the awesome benefits of Koita’s vitamin A and D enriched goods and demystifying the cons of UHT – plus, it’ll last for way longer than the fresh stuff.

Le Pain Quotidien

If you’re looking for a place to wind down, relax, people watch and eat a whole basket of amazing bread then check out Le Pain Quotidien for fresh organic pastry to indulge in. The cosy and homey feel of the bakery makes it the perfect spot for any mama and kiddo. You’ll even find organic oatmeal, granola and bread up for grabs. They are situated right in Dubai Mall and open their doors bright and early at 7:30am – perfect for all us non lying-in mamas!

Le Pain Quotidien, see all locations here, www.lepainquotidien.ae

Organic Foods and Cafe

We’ve sung praises about this awesome organic grocery and resto, where you’ll be able to pick up everything from make-up to scrumptious ingredients and even grab a bite afterwards at their cafe. With over ten years in the bizz, you can expect to find all your fave organic brands here for mama and bubs including Hipp, Earth’s Best and Dr Hauschka. Definitely a place to do your heavy duty family shop.

Organic Foods and Café, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
(+971) (0)4 338 2911,
www.organicfoodsandcafe.com

Restos, cafes, detoxes – oh my!

Dubai’s chock full of amazing places to help you live an organic lifestyle, from the best places to snag a cheeky green juice when you’re feeling run down, to even a couple of date night options if your partner’s in on the healthy fun. We’ve put together a little guide to all these amazing spots which you can check out here – go the green mile, mama!

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The Saturday Souk

Though The Saturday Souk is now finished for the season and will not be starting again until next November, make sure you are there once it does! You can choose your locally grown vegetables, drop by and check out The Gluten-Free Kitchen Café, and locally made honey from Balgees Honey. Did we mention everything here will be organic? Mark down in your calendars now that you need to be at A’Rukan Courtyard, Souk Madinat in November!

Clothing/Lifestyle

Blush and Bloom

Listen up soon-to-be mamas, Blush and Bloom carries stylish and sustainable clothes for you to glow and strut around in. They also sell products for nursing, baby accessories and organic cosmetics for you and the little one. Get ready to bloom as you should during this exciting period of your life with the most natural and organic products! Swing by their store located near the Kempinski Hotel at the Mall of the Emirates.

Blush and Bloom, Mall of the Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE, Tel: (+971) 50 845 4622, www.blushandbloom.com/shop/index.php

Carrot Banana Peach

As you get back into your workout grind and lose those last few preggo pounds, you might want some cute athletic wear to motivate you more. Carrot Banana Peach is a yoga and apparel line that uses organic and lightweight fabric that is breathable, soft, stretchy and super absorbent. Sounds exactly like what we need when exercising in the desert! The UK-based company strives to make everything from eco-friendly, sustainable and natural materials. Drop by any of their stores in Dubai and get yourself a pair of the comfiest yoga leggings ever (also great for the school run…)

Carrot Banana Peach, see all locations herewww.carrotbananapeach.com

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The Change Initiative

If you’ve decided to make a change in your life and start living green, The Change Initiative will help make the transition so much smoother with fab solutions for sustainable food, energy, clothing and a whole load of gorgeous locally made products. We love a visit here (the kids play room is fab, we end up wanting to buy everything and they serve a mean coffee in the cafe). Too busy to get out and about? Everything can be brought right to your doorstep once you order through their online shop.

The Change Initiative, Sheikh Zayed Road (near Ibis Hotel, Al Barsha 1, opposite Wellington School), Dubai, (+971) 80 0824,  www.thechangeiniative.com 

Eco Yoga Sanctuary

This is the only green yoga studio in the Middle East, and they hold multiple brands that have the same vision of making the least impact on our beloved planet. One brand that stood out to us was Bambootique that uses natural bamboo fibre to make the fabric suited for every type of climate. Find them on the first floor of The Village Mall!

Eco Yoga Sanctuary, 1st Floor, The Village Mall, Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai, UAE
(+971) 04 385 6633, eys.ae

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The Green Ecostore

The Green Ecostore is a UAE-based green business that provides affordable, environmentally safe and earth friendly products for the whole fam. Need an ecocleaner, bamboo kitchenware, reusable sandwich bags or nappies? They’ve got it all! They’ll deliver everything straight to your doorstep. No sweat required!

The Green Ecostore, www.thegreenecostore.com

Little Souq

Little Souq sells bamboo-made all organic swaddles, towels, bathrobes, bibs, hats and much more for your little munchkins. Bamboo products are softer than cotton products and are also sustainable and biodegradable and much comfier for your little bundles of joy. Naturally anti-bacterial, breathable, and super comfortable, these products are great in the heat and also suitable for colder climates for when you travel. Designs are adorable and products are fab – we’re mildly obsessed with Little Souq!

Little Souq, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, (+971) 04 338 101, littlesouq.com

Made by Nature

Made by Nature is a 100% organic mama and kiddo store that stocks everything from bath and skincare to sleep suits and clothing by Natura Pura,  a European label that offers children’s clothing and toys all made of 100% naturally coloured organic cotton and Nature Baby  –  a New Zealand brand that sources its organic cotton material from a family of Jian Indians as to support local regions and its development. Anything from Made by Nature is perfect for tots suffering from allergies and sensitive skin. We love the free delivery and easy return procedures from this online boutique so get clicking and buy safe and healthy blankets, sheets, socks and everything in between!

Made by Nature, available at The Change Initiative, (+971) 55 700 8106, www.madebynatureme.com

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Nordic Fairyland

Bringing the very best Danish and Swedish designs for kids to the UAE, Nordic Fairyland uses only 100% Certified organic cotton. Like many other organic clothing lines, they also use non-toxic colours. Amazing. Their designs and playful patterns won’t make you think any less of organic goods. Didn’t think your kids could look and feel this fabulous right?

Nordic Fairyland, (+971) 55 679 1349, nordicfairyland.com

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