The Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards has come yet again, and glamorous global and regional stars are flocking Dubai with their stylists and couture in tow.

Earlier this week, the biggest names in television gathered at the St. Regions, The Palm, bringing out their most glamorous looks from the night’s most prominent nominees and presenters. Ranging from music, arts, culture, business and humanitarian services, a qualified committee selects these personalities from different nationalities to honour international and Arab stars for their achievements and contributions.

While we were pleasantly surprised by many of the looks that came out of the red carpet, I’m sure we weren’t the only ones who expected celebs to throw on floor-length or elegant ensembles for their acceptance speeches. From Cynthia Sam in an emerald green satin gown by regional designer, Marmar Halim to Nawal El Zoghbi opting for a French blue Lebanese designed dress by Labour Joisie, Mais Hamdan in a gorgeously designed white high-neck gown by Egyptian designer Nour Azazy, the fashion from the ceremony’s red carpet did not disappoint.

Click through for some of the best looks from the 2021 Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards ahead.

1. cynthia sam in marmar halim

2. tracy harmoush in rami al ali

3. sally moussa hajjar in antoine kareh

4. neslihan atagul dogulu in ozgur masur

5. MAIS HAMDAN IN NOUR AZAZY BRIDAL

6. ZEINA makki in marmar halim

7. angham in Charbel karam

8. giovanie khawam in antoine kareh

9. nawal el zoghbi in labour joisie

10. petra narch in yasmine hawa couture

11. Nour in sadek majed

12. roza in bambah

13. deema al asadi in rami kadi

14. Elie nakhle in tom ford

15. hadia ghaleb in sara mrad