When he realized that his place was started to look like a perfect IKEA showroom, Nicolas decided it was time to change and started out of curiosity to see what a flea market looked like. 8 years and a thousand finds later, he is now looking for a bigger flat to accommodate all his awesome flea market treasures, vintage items and design furniture. Nicolas has been featured on The Wall Street Journal, Homes & Antiques, HGTV Magazine, Refinery 29, NPR, and CBS New York.
From Safa Park’s first open-air flea market to today’s weekend vintage fairs and artisan pop-ups, Dubai has become one of the Middle East’s most dynamic cities for second-hand shopping.
Two days, 15 miles, and a boot-full of finds. A personal account of the Münchner Flohmarkt auf der Theresienwiese — with tips on arriving early, hunting designer pieces, and why Friday is the secret weapon.