2023 Unbelievable Dubai

Dubai is a shopping mecca and the fashion is amazing. Although the daytime fashions are more conservative as representation of the Muslim culture, evening fashions are stylish and often high fashion.

Light and loose is the way to go in this humid tropical climate. Bring light trousers or skirts made of a natural fabric such as cotton, combined with a stash of cotton T-shirts (beware of the t-shirt message and camouflage should be avoided), plenty of socks and underwear, hat or other head covering as the sun can be brutal.

Women should keep their shoulders covered and wear skirts and shorts that are below the knees in this predominantly Muslim country. Pack a shawl, light sweater or jacket for quick convenient shoulder coverage.

One sweater or sweatshirt should be adequate, since night time temperatures are occasionally chilly.

As for footwear, a good pair of walking shoes with solid ankle support is a must, Sneakers, but you’ll also want sandals. If you forget anything, don’t stress as Dubai is a shoppers paradise! 

As stated on the Visit Dubai website, with around 200 nationalities represented in Dubai, how people dress is incredibly varied – yet the traditional attire of the UAE is bold and distinctive. You can see it all across the city.

Emirati national dress is a symbol of pride and identity that has been designed with the dual intent of providing comfort and adhering to religious beliefs. In Dubai, men wear an ankle-length, loose-fitting garment made of white cotton, known as a kandora or dishdasha. A ghutrah covers the head and is held in place by the agal, a type of black cord. This garment was originally used to protect the face from the harsh desert environment

Traditionally, women in Dubai wear an abaya – a long, black flowing light coat over their clothing. This is worn over their Western clothes or a traditional long-sleeved full-length dress known as a jalabeya. A black scarf called a shayla is often draped over the head.