Fabindia

Bur Dubai


In business since 1950, Fabindia is one of India's biggest retail chains and mostly sells products handmade by more than 50,000 Indian villagers using traditional skills and techniques. There's a huge selection of fashion, furnishings and handicrafts, including colourful kurtis (tunics), elegant shawls, patterned silk cushions and organic teas and chutneys.

It's next to the Emarat petrol station.


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