• As you might expect, the region’s hypermarkets are getting in on the football act. There is dedicated merchandise for the coming month ahead in Lulu branches, including mugs emblazoned with shiny flags. Or for those looking to rustle up some foreign food, there are frying pans bearing the French, German, Italian and Argentinian flags. Deepthi Unnikrishnan / The National
    As you might expect, the region’s hypermarkets are getting in on the football act. There is dedicated merchandise for the coming month ahead in Lulu branches, including mugs emblazoned with shiny flags. Or for those looking to rustle up some foreign food, there are frying pans bearing the French, German, Italian and Argentinian flags. Deepthi Unnikrishnan / The National
  • Ever innovative, Magnolia Bakery in Bloomingdale’s Dubai and The Galleria in Abu Dhabi has designed commemorative cupcakes. Your favourite team’s flag will adorn the vanilla, -buttercream or chocolate tops of the cakes. They are priced at Dh17 each and you can buy the sweet treats in-store or order delivery from Thursday by calling 04 350 5440 or 02 674 9380. Courtesy Bloomingdales
    Ever innovative, Magnolia Bakery in Bloomingdale’s Dubai and The Galleria in Abu Dhabi has designed commemorative cupcakes. Your favourite team’s flag will adorn the vanilla, -buttercream or chocolate tops of the cakes. They are priced at Dh17 each and you can buy the sweet treats in-store or order delivery from Thursday by calling 04 350 5440 or 02 674 9380. Courtesy Bloomingdales
  • To celebrate the games, Donatella Versace has designed a unisex T-shirt combining football and the label’s vivid iconography. The Italian house has created a one-off baroque print incorporating the colours of a Brazilian carnival, footballs, players and flowers. As you might expect, the design also features Versace’s Medusa head, gold chains and a touch of leopard print. Courtesy Versace
    To celebrate the games, Donatella Versace has designed a unisex T-shirt combining football and the label’s vivid iconography. The Italian house has created a one-off baroque print incorporating the colours of a Brazilian carnival, footballs, players and flowers. As you might expect, the design also features Versace’s Medusa head, gold chains and a touch of leopard print. Courtesy Versace
  • The UAE-based e-tailer Virgule has launched some limited-edition espadrilles to cater for World Cup fans. Available in bold Brazilian green and canary yellow and adorned with international flags, the shoes are unmissable. Courtesy Virgule
    The UAE-based e-tailer Virgule has launched some limited-edition espadrilles to cater for World Cup fans. Available in bold Brazilian green and canary yellow and adorned with international flags, the shoes are unmissable. Courtesy Virgule
  • For ladies looking for an alternative to watching the beautiful game, Fairmont The Palm has come up with a novel idea called the Trophy Package. Guests who book Willow Stream Spa’s signature treatments will receive a second one free, as well as complimentary access to the hotel’s beach and pools. The deal is available from June 12 through to July 13. Courtesy: Fairmont The Palm
    For ladies looking for an alternative to watching the beautiful game, Fairmont The Palm has come up with a novel idea called the Trophy Package. Guests who book Willow Stream Spa’s signature treatments will receive a second one free, as well as complimentary access to the hotel’s beach and pools. The deal is available from June 12 through to July 13. Courtesy: Fairmont The Palm

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In pictures: must have merchandise for World Cup fans

Rebecca McLaughlin Duane

June 08, 2014

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Football fever is taking hold of the UAE ahead of the Fifa World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday. We have the top picks for those who can’t get enough of the sporting action – and one for when you need a break from it all

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