Date: 24th Jan - 28th March (approx)

Location: Zeman Awwal, Mall of The Emirates

Fashion is more than a dress. It is art. It is the language that narrates our story without having to speak. 

Through the eyes of five UAE designers and five UAE artists, we explore what fashion and heritage mean to contemporary Emirati women. 

These ten outfits (Athwab) showcase select designers and artists creativity as well as their interpretation of contemporary UAE heritage. 

These outfits are now part of The Zay Collection, contributing to our preservation of contemporary UAE heritage for future generations. 

Scan the QR code 

Log on to the Zay Initiative website to learn more about each piece 

Browse the First Regional Digital Archive covering Arab Dress and Adornment 

Register as a friend of The Zay Initiative to help us sustain Arab Heritage, one stitch at a time.