A Guide on Traditional Clothing

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A Guide On Traditional Clothing In UAE That You
Can Get From A Tailor In Abu Dhabi

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Introduction
There is still some uncertainty when the issue of
traditional clothing is discussed in the United
Arab Emirates. Apart from the adherents of Islam,
not many people are conscious of the Arab type of
dress characteristic of Muslim culture. With
perhaps the exception of Dubai, the other
Emirates in the UAE are traditional in their
dressing manner, preferring modesty and, to
some level, specifically following what is
recommended in Islamic texts. Dubai draws many
foreigners, including many travelers and
expatriates, so the dress code is more
accommodating. Though western-style garments such
as t-shirts, long dresses and pants are allowed,
women are required and asked to keep their skin
hidden. To summaries, everything or anything goes
as long as you know that you are in a modern yet
Islamic Emirate. Islamic/Traditional attire is
designed according to what needs to be worn
throughout the day, at night as well as on
religious holidays. The apparel is designed to
conform to the local hot temperatures and
religious practices of the area. The following
are examples of traditional clothes worn by women
and men in the UAE that you can get stitched from
your tailor in Abu Dhabi. Abaya The Abaya is a
long, beautiful robe worn by women in the UAE and
also is their national attire. Generally black,
it wraps the whole body with the exception of the
ears, hands and feet. Some people choose to wear
it together with the niqab and Gafaaz to cover up
their faces and hands.
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Ghutrah

• A traditional head scarf designed for men, the
  ghutrah is often identified as keffiyeh/kufiya or
  shemagh in many other Arab nations. Usually made
  of square cotton fabric in checkered shapes, it
  is worn over the head in a number of designs. In
  dry places, these scarves offer protection from
  swirling dirt and harsh sunshine.

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Agal

• Agal, often termed as iqal, egal or igal, is a
  black band closely tied to the ghutra to hold it
  in place. Typically in black colour, the Agal is
  reducing its dominance these days with young
  people draping the guthrah in various ways.

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Burqa

• Burqa or burka, burka, burqa is an external piece
  of fabric used to conceal the body of a woman to
  avoid exposing the face to the public. A burqa is
  lifted as the woman goes home and/or in the
  private company of the members of her family. It
  is placed over everyday clothes and is more
  prevalent in elderly generations of Arab women.

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Kandura

• Usually identified as thawb, thobe, or dishdasha,
  Kandura is an ankle-length, loose-fitting dress
  for men, generally white in colour. The Kandura
  is offered in a splash of cooler colours in
  winter. The size of the robe is associated with
  the rank of the rich and royal person seen in the
  long robes. Shorter lengths symbolise modesty and
  are worn by regular Arabs. These are extremely
  popular and you can easily get a stylish kandura
  dress online.

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Gishwa Ghafiyah

• UAE women typically wear Gishwa, a thin veil that
  hides the face, keeping them unrecognisable for
  the sake of retaining modesty. Nevertheless, it
  is visible enough for the wearer to see though.
• The Ghafiyah is a Muslim religious hat worn by
  Arabic men under the ghutrah headscarf. They are
  usually exquisitely embroidered and not
  noticeable since they are hidden by the Ghutrah.
• If you are looking to purchase the traditional
  Kandura, you should consider visiting Meemo, a
  renowned Kandura shop in Dubai.