Sales occur frequently in Dubai and fantastic bargains are available especially in areas as bedding, toweling, kitchen ware etc. The Dubai shopping festival occurs in January / February each year and the Dubai Summer surprises in July and August.
Rug Retailers from other Emirates regularly visit residential locations in Dubai, ask your neighbours or friends before you go out to buy.
Recommendations are always good and don't forget to bargain.
Fabrics may become faded by the sun so perhaps consider mid priced fabrics that can be replaced every few years and represent better value.
Consider V-cool/ 3M, which is a sun filter lining for windows and helps reduce sun damage to soft furnishings and also reduce air-conditioning costs. Initially expensive to install but is money saved in the long term.
Consider a contract with a pest control company in Dubai to protect both your interior and exterior against mosquitoes, cockroaches, ants etc.