To celebrate the region’s remarkable ladies, here is a selection of surefire gifts for Women’s Day in the Emirates.
From eye-catching, understated jewelry to lavish, highly effective skincare, GRAZIA editors put together a list of treats perfectly tailored to the specific needs and desires of the country’s women.
Stock up on traditional international brands and dominate Emirati labels too. Find variety, luxury and style in this comprehensive Emirati Women’s Day gift guide.
Christian Louboutin
With the shiny red sole peeking out with every step, everyone knows what a pair of Christian Louboutins means to an Emirati woman. From its unfathomable elegance to its piquantly bold audacity, the esteemed French fashion designer’s most coveted piece has made a name for itself in the region. For the unflinchingly elegant or the slightly bold, this coveted footwear is an investment that will pay off.
Prada
Where the codes of art and fashion intersect, avant-garde Prada thrives. A continuation of this exploration is the latest handbag silhouette from the Italian heritage fashion house. With elongated tubular straps and a trapezoidal body, this leather shoulder bag in its deep brown colorway embodies a modern, elegant attitude.
Summer Fridays
With a rosy tent and a 100% vegan formula, Summer Fridays moisturizing lip balm has received rave reviews from its cult following and beyond. Made with shea butter, vegan waxes, and even a little cherry, this instant moisture-locking lipstick keeps that molded, dehydrated dryness at bay. To celebrate Emirati Women’s Day, shop lip-nourishing gifts at Apotheca Beauty.
Lacoste
Although we can’t stand the heat of summer, the touch of winter weather will be upon us in a few months. Stay tuned and secure the undiscovered pieces before the brand’s new collections flood the stores. Reinterpreting the iconic crocodile logo with an artistic retro look, this green Lacoste V-neck sweater is an understated fashion find for stylish yet playful wearers.
Cartier
The coveted Juste un Clou silhouette is usually found on the fingers, in the form of a stunning wrap ring, or on the wrist of the high-end spenders. But now the respected French jewellery house has brought the famous style to the face with its latest single earring.
Lee
Elegantly draped to the floor, no Emirati Women’s Day gift collection would be complete without a stunning kaftan. With its unparalleled regal beauty, bold blue hue and asymmetrical neckline, this piece from Leem is a real crowd-pleaser for many reasons. Founded in the Gulf Cooperation Council, the brand continually offers luxurious, flowing pieces that add a modern twist to modest fashion.
Bottega Veneta
Bold yet elegant, Bottega Veneta has always been known for indulging in the limitless pleasures of luxury. Taking that to the extreme of daring street style, these forest green acetate sunglasses are actually named the “Unapologetic Square Sunglasses”. The gold-tipped glasses are confident in their essence and offer an effortlessly cool aura.
Chanel Beauty
Reviving your eye area with luxurious excellence, these Chanel Beauty eye patches have unique firming properties that put them in a whole new category. Whether you’re shopping for a mom who’s up all night or a skincare junkie who’s always trying to expand her arsenal, this vitamin C-infused serum and eye patch is a game-changer for all your under-eye woes.
Gucci
Gucci’s Pop Print Silk Carré directs its style story with fearless, inimitable curves, exuding an Italian vibrancy that is simply inimitable. Featuring the iconic name in bright squares, this silk masterpiece is a vibrant piece of summer in even the most everyday outfits.
Aisha Baker
Another option that perfectly fits the occasion of Women’s Day in the Emirates and beyond is this option for jewel-encrusted pieces. Aisha Baker creates sophisticated jewelry that isn’t afraid to take up space and is intricate, layered, colorful, yet full of elegance. From diamonds to emeralds to yellow and blue sapphires, this mesmerizing bracelet wears its complexity with understated ease.
