5 Top Local Clothing Brands in the UAE

 Best Clothing Brands in the UAE- Top 5 Picks

Here’s a look at the top clothing brands in UAE that you should not miss. 

1. AIISHA- One of the most exciting and top clothing brands for women, AIISHA offers contemporary designs spearheaded by award-winning designer Aiisha Ramdan. The brand started its journey in 2017 and offers formal, casual, and bridal wear with intricate detailing and embroidery. The collections like Fall, Spring, and Resort are available at the brand’s boutique and may also be showcased online soon. Their store can be found on City Walk II, Al Wasl Street. Leading celebrities like Aishwarya Rai, Carmen Soliman, Ileana D’ Cruz, and Kareena Kapoor have worn their creations over the years. 


2. Michael Cinco- An acclaimed local clothing brand in the UAE, it was founded by Filipino designer Michael Cinco. Ever since it launched in 2003, the brand has made quite a splash, with global celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna wearing its products. It is one of the best clothing brands for women, with Summer/Spring, bridal wear, and Autumn/Winter collections on offer and its office in the Dubai Design District. 


3. BAMBAH- BAMBAH offers elegant and contemporary outfits in the luxury segment. Some of its core offerings include gowns, dresses, pants, tops, and skirts. It has a boutique in City Walk along with an online portal where its products are available at competitive prices. 


4. Dee by Dalia- Another one of the top clothing brands in the UAE, it is the brainchild of Dalia El Ali, a designer based in the UAE and of Lebanese-Palestinian descent. The brand offers quirky and innovative 60s and 70s-themed designs along with attractive ruffles and cutouts which add a playful vibe to vintage fashion items. The brand has several collections including popular picks such as Autumn, Sirius, and the Summer collection. It has its office in the Dubai Design District. 


5. Zayan The Label- This is a store that was launched by fashion designer (Dubai-based) Zayan Ghandour and is known for its vibrant collections that feature hand-embroidered patterns and prints. There are kaftans, dresses, jumpsuits, tops, skirts, pants, and many other items available at its store in the Galleria Mall and also online. 

Along with these leading clothing brands in the UAE, several other names are worth mentioning, including All Things Mochi (jackets, dress sets, skirts), BUKA (Emirati streetwear including track pants, shirts, hoodies, etc.), Bougessa (minimalist dresses, tops, culottes, coats, and blazers), Boom & Mellow (bottoms, dresses, tops), and of course, Rami Al Ali (bridal wear and more). Some of the best-known online clothing brands include the likes of Reemami, FMM Dubai, Taller Marmo, Lama Jouni, and others. 

Other reputed options include Nafsika Skourti, The Fierce Nay, Saucelovers, Nathalie Trad, Sass The Boutique, L’Afshar, Shorouk, Original Marakkeh, and more. The UAE is a hotbed for cutting-edge fashion and has witnessed steady evolution in sync with rapidly changing global preferences.