Welcome to the Dunas Blog!
Catch up on our latest news and exciting products added to the Dunas Lifestyle shops.
Our outdoor furniture showroom in Almancil in the Algarve, Portugal now has one of the largest displays of outdoor furniture in Europe.
Dedon - Manutti - Royal Botania - Tribu - Tuuci - Paola Lenti - Glatz & more!

Perfect resort fashion for an Algarvean climate and unusual gifts, scented products and decorative items fill our eclectic lifestyle boutiques in Quinta Shopping, Val do Lobo and The Conrad Algarve.


Relax - Enjoy.

Monday, September 16, 2013

From the Algarve to London, via Paris and Milan


It is that time of year again when we go shopping! Looking for new and exciting products for the coming seasons...

First stop - Paris - for Maison Objet - beautiful home accessories, in and outdoor furniture and scented products.

Favourite discovery and now available....

Tribu - Outdoor Furniture from Belgium 
- simply stunning teak and aluminium framed sofas, loungers, tables and chairs that are both comfortable and exceptionally stylish.
www.tribu.com



And then to Milan.... design central Italy....... exquisite fashion, incredible cathedral, a million scooters, risotto and chianti, miniature designer dogs, Ferrari and Versace........



Favourite Milanese discovery.....


Paola Lenti - truly unique outdoor furniture in rich woven rope fabrics in hundreds of vibrant jewel like colours. www.paolalenti.it



And back briefly to London it the midst of London Fashion Week. Privileged to see the Mary Katrantzou cat walk show by invitation of our daughter Emma - amazing design, embroidery, print and fabrics..........
- and Julien Macdonald whose resort collection in collaboration with Melissa Odabash will star in Dunas Resort next season - and photographed this Spring in the Algarve.


Melissa in 2014 Julien Macdonald - Melissa maxi with Julien and our two lovely girls - Carla and Charlotte
Dunas Home in Almancil  - call in ...browse at leisure...




Saturday, August 3, 2013

Summer fun in the Algarve

Summer Fun in the Algarve

We sent four "20 something" friends out with a camera to capture the essence of the Algarve in High Summer....



 Beaches - markets - boat adventures -  bars - sunsets and dining out..... the perfect place to chill out and enjoy the fabulous summer climate...
28 to 35 degrees daily


At Dunas Resort we have an equally fabulous collection of colourful swim and resort fashion for men and women.

Heidi Klein... Melissa Odabash... Elizabeth Hurley... Orlebar Brown... MC2 St Barths

Beach bags... Hats... Espadrilles... 


No problem finding space for your beach towel here!!!


Exceptional Outdoor Furniture

Arriving soon in Dunas Home chic outdoor furniture by Tribu.
Focusing on natural materials combined with powder coated aluminium frames, Tribu furniture is cool and edgy.
Come and try out the beautiful
Mood Lounger - relax in style.....


We have a large showroom of beautiful outdoor furniture from the worlds leading brands.

Dedon...Manutti...Royal Botania...Tuuci


Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Summer Inspiration


Summer is Here!


Gorgeous New summer Candles from Baobab in bright summer colours.  
Sea  -- Sand --  Sun








Friday, May 24, 2013

Three Gorgeous Boutiques in the Beautiful Algarve


The Perfect Gift - The Perfect Treat


Our original lifestyle boutique in Quinta Shopping goes from strength to strength with world class brands in tableware, linens, gifts, decorative items, stationary and books.
With new arrivals every week there is always something special in store.



Our collections of scented home and body products are chosen with care to compliment days spent in the sun. With summer highlights of fresh citrus and floral fragrances you can bring the outside in and nurture sun drenched skin with highly organic and soothing lotions from exclusive brands.
Coming soon Millar Harris - London...........

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The Perfect Bikini - The Perfect Place to Chill Out



Our stunning swim and resort wear collections for both men and women are perfectly in tune with our high quality terrace and garden furniture.

Relax in style......

Come and meet our friendly and helpful staff both in Quinta Shopping and in Almancil.
We look forward to seeing you in the Algarve this summer!






Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Step into Summer

Welcome to Dunas Lifestyle in Quinta Shopping fresh from its recent makeover!


If you have not visited for a while we hope you enjoy the calm and beautifully scented atmosphere of our original and inspirational boutique...

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New Collections for Summer


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Dunas Resort across the square, is simply bursting with beautiful summer fashion and fun accessories. We love these gorgeous clutches for day and night from US designers ERIC JAVITS and London designers MAWI




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Team with sparkling Brazilian bracelets of Swarovski crystals or cool spangled bangles by SPARK.

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New swim and resort collections by HEIDI KLEIN and MELISSA ODABASH are full of bright summer colours and beautiful prints to take you from day to night with elegant ease.  


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We just love the continuing quirkiness of Carrol Boyes pewter pieces.
And the crisp elegance of Diana Carmichael's tableware.

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EXCEPTIONAL OUTDOOR LIVING

Dunas OUTDOOR COLLECTIONS go from strength to strength with the addition this month of top brand DEDON to our showroom in Almancil.
We would be happy to show you this fun collection whenever you are passing!
Open Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6pm







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Sunday, April 14, 2013

Champagne and Sunshine

 Wish You Were Here??



Finally we see the Algarve returning to its true nature!
These superb ariel views were taken last week over our amazing coastline in warm sunshine!


Faro Old Town

Vilamoura Marina

Farol Ria Formosa


And today we had a glorious walk amongst the lavender, wild rock roses, green figs and blue orchids down in the valley.





So time to get the camera out and photograph our new collections! 
Now in store and on line...www.dunas-style.com

Carrol Boyes Cake Stand Have your Cake and Eat It!

Carrol Boyes  Cone Bowl Wound Up

Molton Brown Anniversary Body Wash and Lotion

Diana Carmichael Salad Servers Usiba
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And great new ideas for gifts now in store.....
Stunning champagne flutes from LSA International

Beautiful candles from Michael Aram 
The scents of Africa from Baobab