Ethnic fashion stores in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is a cosmopolitan metropolis, with people from different ethnicities inhabiting the region. There is also a large population of expats from the sub-continent in Abu Dhabi. Thanks to the ethnic wear stores in Abu Dhabi, people looking for traditional Indian, Pakistani and even Arab outfits, can find plenty of options. If you too want to buy traditional dresses in Abu Dhabi, here are some of the top ethnic wear stores that you can check out.
Ethnic Wear Stores in Abu Dhabi
The ethnic clothing stores in Abu Dhabi largely cater to Indian, Pakistani, Arab and Emirati residents in the capital. Spread across different areas, they offer traditional outfits and accessories for every occasion.
Popular Indian Ethnic wear stores in Abu Dhabi
From beautifully-embroidered kurtis to vibrant sarees, there are plenty of options in the following shops for those in search of traditional Indian clothing in Abu Dhabi.
Ethnic Weaves Fashion LLC
Born out of a passion for Indian ethnic wear, Ethnic Weaves is a top clothing store for women in Abu Dhabi. They offer a wide variety of Indian traditional sarees, ranging from the banarsi silk to kanjeevaram. They are located near Lulu Hypermarket in Abu Dhabi.
- Location: Near Lulu, Salam Street
- Timings: 10:00 am – 02:00 pm, 05:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Fri-Sat: closed
- Contact: +971-2-441-2500
Ethnic Dresses & Ladies Tailoring
Ethnic Dresses & Ladies Tailoring is a boutique that sells ready-made designs as well as a range of unstitched materials. they offer a range of bespoke ethnic tailoring solutions for women. If you already have a design in your mind or are just in the mood to dress in the latest ethnic styles, their expert designers can help you find the right material and make the perfect dress according to your taste.
- Location: Building No. 13, Behind Russian Embassy, Al Markaziya 1111
- Timings: 10:30 am – 10:30 pm | Fri: closed
- Contact: +971-2-667-2721
Jashn
Jashn is a one-stop destination for ethnic wear in Abu Dhabi. It offers sarees, salwar suits, wedding dresses as well as unstitched clothes in the city. It’s most popular outlet is in the Mushrif Mall; however, it has recently inaugurated a branch in Al Wahda Mall as well. It is one of the best shalwar kameez shops in Abu Dhabi.
- Location: Shop No.13, First Floor, Mushrif Mall, Mushrif
- Timings: 11:00 am – 09:30 pm daily
- Contact: +971-2-690-4444 (Mushrif Mall)
Fashion Fabric
Fashion Fabric provides both unstitched and readymade ethnic dresses in Abu Dhabi for women. They have an interesting collection of reasonably-priced readymade kurtis, printed shalwar kameez, party wear and occasional wear in both the readymade and unstitched variety.
- Location: Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Shabiya 12
- Timings: 09:00 am – 11:00 pm | Fri: 04:30 pm – 11:30 pm
- Contact: +971-2-631-2363
Mankamna Collections
The name of the brand, Mankamna literally translates to “your heart’s desire”, an apt expression for what the brand represents. Offering a wide range of beautiful designs and dealing in both readymade and bespoke outfits, Mankamna is sure to offer something for your ethnic wear needs.
You can pick from a variety of materials and get the perfect shalwar kameez tailored from their expert tailors or select from their range of Bollywood replica’s, designer sarees, kurtis and accessories.
- Location: Behind Honda Showroom, Opp Salam Bombay, Electra Street
- Contact: +971-2-676-8989
Popular Pakistani Ethnic Fashion Stores in Abu Dhabi
Pakistani expats can also find traditional dresses from the following ethnic stores in Abu Dhabi:
Junaid Jamshed (J.J)
After starting out with a single outlet in Pakistan, Junaid Jamshed has now grown to a well-known global label with outlets in many parts of the world. It also has a branch in Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi where you can find a range of contemporary outfits for men, women and children. The brand has a large inventory of vibrant kameez shalwar, kurtis, stoles and cosmetics.
J.J is one of the best Pakistani shalwar kameez stores in Abu Dhabi where you can buy both stitched and unstitched clothes. The price of their kurtis starts from just over AED 50.
- Location: Ground Floor, Al Wahda Mall
- Timings: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm I Fri: 03:00 pm – 11:00 pm I Thu and Sat: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-2-491-3306
Nishat Linen
One of the biggest fashion stores from Pakistan, Nishat Linen also has a branch in Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi. Combining the style of the Middle East and Pakistan, it caters to men, women and children. At Nishat Linen, you can find salwar suits, embroidered lawn shirts, fusion wear, handbags, sunglasses and beautiful jewellery.
- Location: First Floor, Al Wahda Mall
- Timings: 10:00 – 10:00 pm | 10.00 am – 11.00 pm (Weekends)
- Contact: +971-2-443-2329
Popular Stores for Emirati wear in Abu Dhabi
Here are the top stores for Arab and Emirati clothing in Abu Dhabi.
Kalash
Operating since 1997, Kalash is one of the most popular boutiques for Arab and Emirati wear in the UAE. It also has an outlet in Yas Mall as well as Bawabat Al Sharq Mall in Abu Dhabi where you can find the finest Arabic clothing and accessories for men.
- Location: Multiple including Yas Mall
- Timings: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Thu-Fri: 10:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-2-550-0233
Kashkha
Discover the finest selection of Emirati clothing at Kashkha. Their outlet is located in Dalma Mall. They offer hijabs, jalabiyas and scarves in Abu Dhabi.
- Location: Dalma Mall
- Timings: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Thu-Fri: 10:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-2-665-6002
Riva
Looking for a store to buy hijab in Abu Dhabi Mall? Riva has a diverse selection of hijabs available in different types of materials.
- Location: Abu Dhabi Mall
- Timings: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm I Thu-Fri: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Contact: : +971-2-645-1142
Please note that some of these stores such as J.J, Kashkha and Riva also have an online presence.
Online Shops to Buy Ethnic Wear in Abu Dhabi
While there are plenty of online shopping sites in the UAE, the common online marketplaces to buy ethnic wear in Abu Dhabi include:
The Ethnic Fix
The Ethnic Fix is one of the brands in the UAE presenting an eclectic range of ethnic fusion wear. The Ethnic Fix has a wide range of glamorous apparel, fashion accessories and footwear for men, women and children.
Interested customers can shop 24/7 at their online store. They have an extensive range of women’s kurtas, tops, jackets, lehengas, sarees, skirts, pants, men’s jackets, kurta’s, sherwani’s footwear, accessories and kidswear. They offer 10% discount on first purchase as well as free shipping on orders above AED 350.
- Contact: +971-52-257-0035 I customercare@theethnicfix.com
Fabvery Fashion
The brainchild of Sunita Singh, Fabvery has been set up with the aim to make ethnic fashion accessible to all. Boasting a wide range of trending traditional ethnic kurtis, Indo-western blended designs, tops, tunics and bottoms and a collection of ethnic jewellery, Fabvery has something for everyone.
Their website offers free delivery on orders above AED 50 while charge AED 10 for delivering orders below the set limit. They typically deliver within 24 days in the UAE.
- Contact: +971-55-247-9547
Charisma Kurtis
Charisma Kurtis, as their name implies, deals primarily in kurtis, salwar suits, festive wear and sarees. They have a range of readymade designs available on their website which you can buy based on standard sizing options. They also offer custom-tailoring options for those looking for that perfect fit. The outlet offers free delivery on orders above AED 100 in the UAE.
- Contact: +971-5-299-48111
DB SOUQ
DB Souq features some exclusive ethnic brands including Sojanya, Manish Creations, Svanik, Vastramay, House of Pataudi, Manyavar, FabIndia and many more.
- Contact: +971-50-473-1388
Amazon
A global online retail giant, Amazon has an extensive collection of ethnic wear on their website. They have a large variety of kurta pajamas, sarees, kurtis and shalwar suits. Additionally, they also have handbags, bangles and a few options for mojris, traditional Rajasthani footwear.
Sareeka
Sareeka specialises in wedding sarees, bridal sarees, designer sarees, trendy shalwar kameez, lehenga and choli for women along with providing a wide range of traditional Indian accessories to match with their ethnic collections.
The store is based in India but also offer international shipping at competitive rates depending upon the size of your order. The larger the order, the lower the rate.
- Contact: care@sareeka.com
And that brings an end to our list of ethnic wear shops in Abu Dhabi. For those looking for clothing outlets in the neighbouring emirate, there is an impressive selection of local clothing shops in Dubai.
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