• YNM Dubai

  

  The womenswear designer founded the contemporary, ready-to-wear label in 2014. She has since collaborated with major brands such as Tiffany & Co, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin.

• Twisted Roots

  

  Founded by UAE-born Latifa Al-Gurg, the womenswear label has been in the headlines after winning the competition to design the uniforms for more than 30,000 staff and volunteers at Expo 2020 Dubai.

• Madiyah Al-Sharqi

  

  The daughter of Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Sharqi, the ruler of Fujairah, Madiyah Al-Sharqi launched her eponymous label in 2012. Her outfits have been worn by US-Colombian actress Sofia Vergara and American model Paris Jackson.

• Qasimi

  

  In addition to heading the London-based menswear brand, Sheikha Hoor Al-Qasimi is also the president and director of the Sharjah Art Foundation.

• Illi

  

  Designer Rawdha Thani's abaya line, which translates to ‘my daughter’ in Berber, is known for its beautiful contemporary and ethereal designs.

• Fatema Fardan

  

  A year after launching her own label, Fatema Fardan became the first Emirati to present her designs during New York Fashion Week in 2015.