Bestie, if you didn’t get to level up your life organisational skills in 2024, you best believe 2025 will be your year to set things straight.
Whether we like to admit it or not, we all started a journalling notebook early this year, only to completely forget about it.
That’s why, as 2025 officially knocks on our doors, we need to step right back up to the momentum– and yes, this means we’re staying clear of anything digital (sorry notes app, you will be missed)
Thankfully, the UAE has a plethora of homegrown stationery brands that will surely be worth your coin and mental health.
From journals to keep tabs on your life happenings to your day-to-day to-do lists, these are the best journals to buy in the UAE for 2025.
Side Note
Why it’s worth your 💲: We love a brand that prides itself on its roots. And this journal and planner inspired by the Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, includes the entire journey of all his successes. There’s no better way to jot down your manifestations, achievements, and dreams than this right here.
Price: Dhs300.
By Mariya
Why it’s worth your 💲: Packed with inspirational quotes and pages to fill up, you best believe this journal by By Mariya can keep all your thoughts and help you track ’em right down to the T.
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Nappa Dori
Why it’s worth your 💲: When you’re trapped in thoughts or if you’re in your happy place, you need to write it down in a sturdy notebook with a greyboard and bonded leather (it’s giving prepared). The best part? Two pen holders *obsessed* giving that all-in-one energy.
Price: Dhs43.
Prickly Pear
Why it’s worth your 💲: The best way to start your 2025? A journal packed with positive psychology. This journal will help you✨reflect ✨ all the good things in your life. From mental health checks to your personal growth.
Price: Dhs150.
Softly Studio
Why it’s worth your 💲: Handmade in UAE? Yes, please! This Abu Dhabi brand made the softest journalling paper in the Middle East with a 100 per cent Abaca cover. It’s earthy and aesthetic, major points from us.
Price: Dhs100.
101Notes
Why it’s worth your 💲: Okay, this right here has all the essentials you need for journalling and planning. With the daily journal, you also get a TikTok-approved highlighter from Midliner, washi tapes and sticky notes.
Price: Dhs495.
Spark By Alyazia
Why it’s worth your 💲: “A New Era,” that’s the name of this 2025 It-girl planner. If you’re in your glow-up manifestation route, it’s time to jot down the progress on this 200-page notebook.
Price: Dhs130.
Dots and Doodles
Why it’s worth your 💲: There’s nothing like a good ‘ol undated planner. Perfect for the girlies who like a clean slate to work on for 2025, the Colour Wave hardbound planner (we love a hardbound here) features everything you need to take on the days ahead from a page dedicated to the vision board all the way to personal letters for yourself and the day-to-day to-do’s and reflections.
Price: Dhs64.
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