YOUR PEOPLE. YOUR POSSIBILITIES.
A little closer
to home.
Find the talent, flavours and familiar faces
that make life in the UAE feel like you.
Different roots. Shared neighbourhoods.African at heart. Open to everyone.
Made of talent.A familiar feeling.A whole new connection.
Community, at the heart of it Connect directly with providers Independent talent. Real possibilities. Across all 7 emirates
FIND YOUR KIND OF LOCAL
Explore all categories So much talent. Right here.
From everyday essentials to something a little special.
Hair & beauty
Braids, locs, beauty & more
Food & catering
A taste of home, made locally
African groceries
Your favourite pantry staples
Fashion & handmade
Made with culture & character
Wellness & fitness
Feel good, inside and out
Home & everyday
A helping hand, close to home
Digital & creative
Good ideas, brought to life
Learning & careers
Your next chapter starts here
YOUR NEXT GO-TO STARTS HERE
Discover services Meet your local favourites.
Independent talent. A personal touch. Plenty to discover.
Fashion & handmade
Your fabric. Your perfect fit.
Threads by Aisha
Al Nahda, Sharjah
AED 150 / piecePreview
Wellness & fitness
Stronger, one session at a time
Kofi Movement
Dubai Marina, Dubai
AED 120 / sessionPreview
FAMILIAR FLAVOURS, FOUND HEREFor the things
home ♡
For the things
you miss from home.
The right spice. Your favourite flour. That first sip of proper coffee. Find the little things that bring you back.
Explore African groceries A TASTE OFhome ♡
African groceries
The back-home pantry bundle
Mama’s African Pantry
International City, Dubai
AED 65 / bundlePreview
African groceries
Pure shea. Everyday goodness.
Roots & Rituals
Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
AED 45 / 250 gPreview
A SMALL STEP. A NEW CONNECTION.
Good things happen when we connect.
01 / DISCOVER
Find your people.
Explore local skills, products and services.
Search by what you need and where you are.
02 / CONNECT
Say hello, directly.
Ask a question. Talk through the details.
Connect on WhatsApp or give them a call.
03 / GROW
Keep it in the community.
Support an independent business.
Find a new favourite. Come back for more.
A LITTLE LOCAL KNOW-HOW
Explore community guides Good advice. Shared here.
Practical guides from finding your next stylist to showing your own best work.
Hair & beauty
Finding a hair braider in the UAE: what to ask before you book
Compare braiding portfolios, explain the style you want, and agree the details before your next hair appointment in the UAE.
Read the guide : Finding a hair braider in the UAE: what to ask before you book
Hair & beauty
Your next nail appointment: a checklist for getting the details right
From shape and nail art to removal and travel fees, agree a clear brief with your nail technician before your appointment.
Read the guide : Your next nail appointment: a checklist for getting the details right
Hair & beauty
Choosing a makeup artist for your event, without the last-minute rush
Build a clear makeup brief around your event, preferred finish and getting-ready schedule, then compare portfolios with confidence.
Read the guide : Choosing a makeup artist for your event, without the last-minute rushCome as you are.
Find where you belong.
Built around the African community in the UAE.
Made better by everyone who joins it.