As this month marks the holy month of Ramadan, there must be something new and experimental that one can try to up the décor quotient of your living spaces. From trying out the stunning table setting to elegant lighting, and playing up with traditional rugs, and more, there is so much one can do to prep up their abode for the festive season. Here are few absolute must-visit stores and why one should consider them for all the Ramadan decorations:

NAKKASH Gallery

USP of the store: The USP is that we curate spaces, rather than just sell furniture. We handpick every piece that we use to build a concept. We also love mixing and matching so that no space is just made up of one specific style.

Ideas to steal: During Ramadan, there are a few easy steps you can use to make the best of your space. Firstly, you need to have ambient lighting, Ramadan and more specifically iftar is associated with the sunset and to be able to replicate that feeling in your home adds a new dimension. Secondly, through Iftar and Suhoor, Ramadan tends to unite the family around the dining experience. Always have beautiful table settings and tops for the family to enjoy together.

Must-buys: Candles, lanterns, and ambient lighting

Where: Al Rostamani Business Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road and, Building 7, mezzanine level, Dubai Design District

Inputs by Aya Nakkash, marketing manager, NAKKASH Gallery

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Nada Debs Boutique

USP of the store: I love handcrafted products. As a designer, I’m fascinated by the role of the human hand in telling stories and creating a sense of belonging, and love to play around with duality and dialogue, combining ideas, skills and techniques together and my interior style and my stores match with this. The store has some unique stools, wooden trays, colourful cushions, mirrors, stools, and much more.

Ideas to steal: It would be nice to have a mix of modern and traditional: lots of candles, warm colours, cosy feel soft cushions in terms of accessories, but contemporary pieces in terms of furniture.

Must-buys: Cushions, candles, and mirrors.

Where: Nada Debs Boutique, Saad Building, Gouraud Street, Gemmayze

Inputs by Lebanese designer Naba Debs

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Home Centre

USP of the store: The Mall of the Emirates store integrates customer-focussed store layout and product offerings with interactive digital technology to provide seamless online and in-store experiences to customers.

Ideas to steal: You don’t have to spend thousands of Dirhams to redecorate your home for Ramadan this season, instead focus on adding traditional arabesque accents that capture the spirit of Ramadan. Changing the lighting in your home can easily bring about a festive atmosphere. Place decorative lanterns in various sizes and shapes to create soft and soothing lighting, by using scented candles you can really add that extra touch and capture that festive feeling. Choose an existing table in your home such as a console table near your entrance hallway and create a decorative and welcoming Ramadan display. This display can feature decorations, such as decorative vases and bowls filled with gorgeous flowers, pretty plates, candles, or even fun string lights.

Must-buys: A distinct focus this year is on the Suzani collection, a grand and luxurious collection featuring mirror, silver and champagne finishes, with embroidered patterns.

Where: Mall of The Emirates, Dubai

Inputs by Anri Hamilton, style and trends manager, Home Centre

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Al Huzaifa Furniture

USP of the store: Al Huzaifa Furniture is known for its uniqueness in the region. The brand represents and produces individual bespoke pieces of furniture pieces and has a wide range of warm accessory options as well to give your space the look and feel of serenity and calming aesthetics, this holy month.

Ideas to steal: We advise mixing various metallic colours such as brass, silver, and gold, combining and highlighting the mood with additional warm colours.

Must-buys: Lamps, mirrors, and accessories in metallic colours such as brass, silver, and gold.

Where: Abu Dhabi Plaza, Hamdan Street. Opp.Al Mariah Mall and, Zabeel Road, Zomorrodah Building

Inputs by Lama Al Awa, head of interior design, Al Huzaifa Furniture