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Her Highness Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is a UAE royal we all admire. From her nuptials to the recent announcement of her pregnancy, the sheikha is an influential presence in Dubai and the UAE.
Sheikha Mahra’s love for fashion
During her many different public appearances, Sheikha Mahra is always dressed to the nines. From attending the ICONS Exhibition, an event which supports homegrown UAE brands, to attending the Middle East Watches and Jewellery Exhibition in Sharjah, the Dubai sheikha has a keen interest in fashion.
A philanthropist, fashion symbol and supporter of local brands, she frequently stuns in an array of different outfits. With that, GRAZIA brings five homegrown brands HH Sheikha Mahra has worn.
Ezra Couture
Starting with the most notable mention of all is the Dubai princess’ exquisite white gown she wore for her lavish wedding ceremony in Dubai to her husband His Highness Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum. Ezra is a Filipino fashion designer who is based in Dubai. Ezra, who has been in the fashion industry for more than 20 years, is a renowned brand in the Middle East and specializes in exquisite evening wear and dreamy wedding gowns. He has a fascination for the classics with a futuristic viewpoint to produce designs that are the perfect mix of luxury and minimalism.
Toktam Jewellery
UAE-based fine jewellery brand TOKTAM was created by designer and creative Toktam Shekarriz who draws inspiration from a wide range of sources and cultures to create her own collections, which include ready-to-wear items, works of art and custom designs. Sheikha Mahra wore an 18-karat ring representing the dome of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi. The Dubai royal is a supporter of the Icons Exhibition which showcases local brands, where she first discovered TOKTAM.
SMWHA Designs
Smwha Designs creates feminine and ethereal styles with stunning embellishments, lacy cuts and a delicate pastel color palette as an original contemporary take on traditional abayas. HH Sheikha Mahra wore this blue and silver sequin embellished abaya to a previous public engagement.
Misbella Abaya
Known for its distinctive and creative interpretation of traditional Arab clothing, Missbella Abaya offers a wide selection of styles, materials and colorways. Missbella Abays apparel has intricate needlework that gives it a perfect finish, fit for a royal. In a photo shoot she shared to her Instagram page, she wore a flawlessly embroidered pastel blue abaya.
Salem Alshueibi Jewellery
Salem Alshueibi Jewellery creates Emirati jewelry that accurately reflects the rich history and heritage of the UAE. Varying from substantial gold collections kept for special occasions to delicate silver and pearl items for daily ensembles. In a previous photo shoot, Sheikha Mahra paired gold bell-shaped earrings with a collared neck piece.
