Dubai: There are all sorts of abayas, the traditional dress worn by Arab women, in the market. You can certainly get one of the black garments in a Sharjah souq for not more than Dh70, and if you are ...

As Union Day approaches, shoppers across the UAE are on the lookout for the perfect abaya to celebrate the national spirit in ...

Abaya woes pushed designer Huda Al Nuaimi to come up with her own unique designs Huda Al Nuaimi remembers growing up surrounded by swatches of different coloured fabrics and mannequins. “My mother is ...

Hash Design is a distinct boutique concept launched by Emirati sisters Fatma and Maryam Al Hashimi, known for its prêt-à-porter, custom-made outfits as well as Arabic local combined with a touch of ...

The Beljafla sisters have come under fire for some of their designs Few images shout Middle East quite like the abaya - the long, black overgarment worn by millions of women across the Arab world. The ...

They say the ‘little black dress’ is every woman’s wardrobe essential. In the Gulf region, that translates as ‘the little black abaya’ – and some fashionistas are giving the traditional garment a ...

For many Emiratis across emirates, colored abayas are not just about style but identity Dubai: There was a time when young Emirati Ghalya Alawadhi, 21, wanted to mix things up when it came to her ...