Regardless of the time of year, day of the week or hour, we’re always up for a party here at Saffron Souk. You know the Saffron Souk crew likes things a little different and have a perchant for originality so where do we get party ready? Life in a Balloon... read more
Do not underestimate the importance of product photography. Quite simply, the quality of your product photos is directly related to the amount of traffic your shop front at saffronsouk.com receives and no traffic equals no sales. It doesn’t matter if your... read more
Happy days. The mercury is finally falling and we’re heading outside. It’s without doubt the best time of year here in the UAE and there is no better feeling than letting our pent up kids run free with some quality garden time.We’re big fans of good... read more
If you manage a shop front at Saffron Souk’ marketplace or are flirting with the idea of joining saffronsouk.com’s selling community, this post is for you. With Summer behind us, now is the time to open or refresh your shop front and ensure you’re... read more
Autumn has arrived and as a new season makes the perfect excuse to add a few essentials to your wardrobe, we’re making a bee line to Melanie Gissing Design (MGD). Melanie Gissing Design is a Dubai institution and if you’re a lover of fashion, we’re... read more
Fact. It’s harder to win a new customer than to keep a customer returning to your shop. Obviously, you have a great brand that has won them over once, but there are a few simple things that will keep your customers coming back time and time again. Not only will... read more
August in the Gulf can be a tough month. It is undeniably (and rather uncomfortably) hot! We’re keeping things positive and living the good life, thanks to Saffron Souk’ small brands. These local businesses have a passion for health, fitness, natural... read more
It’s the middle of July in the Middle East. Your customer base has quite literally left town for the Summer and here you are battling on to build your business. It’s a fact that the retail industry is influenced by seasonality, irrespective of whether you... read more
Hello July, hello holidays! Whether you’re joining the big Summer exodus from the Gulf, taking the odd week or two travelling or making do with a (not too shabby) staycation, the Summer holidays are offically here. Collective woohoo people. It’s the... read more
Are you creative? Want to change your career, do something different and channel your creativity in to a business of your own? Fabulous! Sounds like you’re flirting with the idea of launching your own business. It’s an exciting but often daunting step to... read more
One of the special things about Saffron Souk is that it brings together a wonderful and eclectic collection of small, local independent brands and Third Cultchr is a brand that epitomizes all that Saffron Souk stands for. Like so many Dubaians, Ranya is a... read more
It’s that time of the year. Summer is just around the corner and plans are being plotted. Gift shopping is an integral part of getting ready for the Summer exodus, whether you’re celebrating the Holy Month, sending a thanks to teachers for their hard work... read more
As well as being two of the most likable ladies in town, Sue and Caroline are the talent behing 2birds, a Dubai based fashion brand. This pair have a great attitude, a fabulous sense of style and are truly passionate about what they do. 2bird’s collection is... read more
It’s the middle of Spring and now that we’re all settled in to saffronsouk.com’s new home, we’re taking stock of all the good things happening at the marketplace this season. We’re welcoming new brands and celebrating the fabulous fresh... read more
Are you a lover of the unique? It’s true to say, there’s no shortage of homewares stores in UAE, but if you yearn for something a little out of the ordinary to furnish your pad, something that the big brands just don’t offer, the search is not always... read more
You’ve done the hard yards, a customer has found your product, taken a shine to your fabulous product photos and has clicked through to your product page, keen to know more. Excellent, but is your product description going to take you that extra step and... read more
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