In a fitting finale, internationally acclaimed designer Rajesh Pratap Singh brought Dubai Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011 to a dazzling finish.

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Showing to a packed house, bursting at its seams with people eager to view his latest offerings. With a dramatically delayed start, the show opened with three stiff translucent printed outfits…

Hanayen abayas, known for their finesse and unique designs, closed the abaya segment for Dubai Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011.

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With the classic black abaya at its core, geometric patterns in bright colours were seen along necklines, waist and sleeves of the abayas as patterned lace was layered on coloured silk capes.…

Having charmed audiences at DFW last season, the hugely popular abaya label, Nabrman returned with their Fall/Winter line.

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Straying away from the conventional lexus crepe abaya material, the creations utilised thick winter friendly fabrics with a geometric grid pattern. Voluminous velvet abayas were interspersed with draped silk in muted colours. The…

The ‘Amira’ collection from designer Ameera Aamer’s kitty is a well-balanced mix of abayas and dresses. With outfits in plush fabrics and a riot of colors, the collection pays homage to acclaimed Bahraini fashion designer Kubra Al Qaseer’s work.

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With international style influences being manifested in her creations, jalabiya-inspired gowns and…

Safa and Mariam Al Medfaei inject a heavy dose of glamour into the world of Arabic fashion with their Fall collection. The outfits from the label ‘1001 Abayas’ reflect the contrasting personalities of the sister-in-law duo.

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Fusing the traditional and creative, pullover abayas were adorned with heavy black tassels, swirly embellishments…

Aartivijay Gupta’s Fall collection features immaculate cuts and intricate embroidery on outfits, inspired by the elegant Indian silhouette. Nude dresses with embroidered necklines followed sheer white tunics worn over gold trousers. Outfits with delicate zardosi work were paired with gold-bordered dupattas.

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Salwars were paired with a high collared short pink kameez…

Surbhi Jaggi, former winner of DFW’s Emerging Talent, showcased her line of abayas and started off the last day of Dubai Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011.

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The ‘Maharani Collection’ fused Indian cuts and silhouettes into the abaya through touches such as Mughal detailing on the bust and a sari-inspired abaya featuring an…

Pakistani designer Muhammed Asim Jofa’s Fall line drew a packed house to close Day 4 of Dubai Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011. Inspired by monarchy, the collection took a subtle approach to the extravagance associated with royalty. Renowned for his exquisite jewellery designs, Asim Jofa ensured his appreciation for intricate details was brought on to his collection, as he treated each creation as a piece of…

The grand chunk of abaya fashion for Day 4 of Dubai Fashion Week came from local labels Marayem Abbayas and Slouchy’Z.

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Marayem Abbayas’ creations were infused with ample layering and ruffles. Tiered fabric around necklines gave outfits the illusion of deep necks while retaining the abaya’s modest silhouette. Shimmering fabrics were…

For the second time at Dubai Fashion Week, Fatma Mehdi Al Majid dazzled audiences with her 38- piece collection from her label ‘El Deseo’.

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Working primarily with pure chiffons and silks, the embellishments on all the outfits were hand-worked.

TV personality Uma Ghosh-Despande wore the show opener – a…