Driven by a vision to make Dubai a leading global trade hub, investment hub, and tourism destination, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is highlighting the city's rise in the fashion industry.

Dubai has become a hub for fashion designers and local brands, blending traditional Arab heritage with modern and global styles. Dubai offers a platform for creativity and innovation in the fashion industry, from renowned international designers to emerging local talents. Over the past decade, Dubai's fashion industry has grown significantly thanks to local talent, international partnerships, and a creative ecosystem, while local brands have carved out a unique niche by blending contemporary design with regional aesthetics. These brands capture the essence of Dubai's multicultural society and appeal to diverse tastes.

Dubai Fashion Week showcases the city's strength in creativity and fashion to a global audience, solidifying its place on the global stage and leaving a lasting impression on fashion enthusiasts. Founded by Dubai Design District (d3) and the Arab Fashion Council, Dubai Fashion Week will bring together the world’s top designers, models, and fashion enthusiasts from September 1–6, 2025. As the only official platform in Dubai, DFW stands alongside fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan, and Paris on the international fashion calendar.

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Founded in Dubai in 2014, contemporary ready-to-wear brand BOUGUESSA represents a vision of minimalist elegance and feminine chic for strong, sophisticated women. Inspired by art, architecture, modern design, and the designer's French-Tunisian heritage, the brand skillfully blends global trends with contemporary classics. The brand offers a minimalist wardrobe featuring extremely modern cuts, bold lines, and hidden, flawless details with geometric precision. Designer Faiza Bouguessa continues to create three collections each year, bringing her artistic vision to life in every piece.

Dubai-based Filipino fashion brand Michael Cinco is on a mission to redefine elegance in a timeless way, allowing individuals to express themselves freely and perfectly. While his designs are mostly used in chic and high-end wedding dresses, they are also available to fashion lovers in international markets. Drawing inspiration from art, opera, and the diverse cultures that make up Dubai, Michael Cinco's designs appeal to young, independent individuals who are unafraid to push beyond traditional boundaries.

With her bold and contemporary interpretations, Lama Jouni is at the forefront of Dubai's evolving fashion scene. Notably, she presents limited-edition collections of classic, timeless pieces made from biodegradable materials, highlighting her commitment to sustainability.

Founded by Egyptian entrepreneur Maha Abdul Rasheed, Bambah has been making a name for itself as a Dubai-based fashion brand and boutique since 2010. Each season, it presents stunning collections featuring luxurious fabrics, bold feminine silhouettes, and striking color options. Bambah’s eye-catching pieces, with their generous ruffles, open shoulders, large bows, and vibrant floral patterns, add joy and movement to women’s wardrobes.

Dubai-based fashion designer Alina Anwar, who founded her eponymous haute couture brand in 2018, quickly caught the attention of celebrities and stylists with her feminine yet bold designs, being chosen by names such as Hollywood producer Monella Kaplan and Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor.

Madiyah Al Sharqi, the daughter of the Emir of Fujairah, who founded her eponymous brand shortly after graduating from the French fashion school Esmod, has risen in international fashion with her nostalgic designs. Stars like Zendaya, Leslie Mann, and Nicole Scherzinger have worn her retro-inspired outfits, making her brand valuable.

Syrian haute couture designer Rami Al Ali, who began his career at fashion houses in the UAE, founded his own brand in 2000 and designs bold evening gowns ranging from sculptural dresses in unconventional shapes to glamorous gowns tailored for the red carpet.