From swimwear to moisturizer, here are six essentials from regional brands to pack for your next seaside escape.
Sunscreen

If you are looking to protect your skin, the UAE-born brand’s Broad Spectrum sunscreen lotion has SPF 30 and contains jojoba oil, rosemary oil and aloe vera, which moisturizes your skin and protects it from ageing.
Swimwear

From swimsuits to cover-ups, Egyptian influencer Hadia Ghaleb’s new swimwear line will get you beach ready this summer.
Sunglasses

Protect your eyes with a pair of trendy shades from Lebanese influencer and entrepreneur Karen Wazen’s eyewear brand. Wazen’s shades have been seen on A-list stars including Dua Lipa and Cardi B.
Slippers

Slippers are essential items for your summer look and beach trips. Egyptian brand Zee has a wide selection of flip-flops that will be your outfit staples this season.
Tint

Want to add some color to your cheeks for a sun-kissed look? Try Bassma Boussel’s Doll Filter lip and cheek tint, one of the Moroccan entrepreneur’s best-selling cosmetics.
Moisturizer

As the weather warms up, your skin’s moisture levels could decrease. Try the Honey Whip Peptide moisturizer from US-Iraqi entrepreneur Huda Kattan’s skincare brand Wishful.



