Arabic gowns in Dubai aren’t bought off a rack at the last minute. Lightweight chiffon gowns are planned weeks in advance, satin-silk blends are discussed over fabric swatches, and soft crepe gowns are fitted with precision for moments that matter: weddings, engagement ceremonies, Eid gatherings, and formal family events where appearance carries cultural weight.
The UAE apparel market is set to reach $20 billion by 2030, reflecting steady consumer spending on clothing that is personal, occasion-driven, and often custom-made. Within that, demand for tailored Arabic gowns remains resilient, shaped by cultural calendars, multi-generation households, and a preference for garments that are fitted, altered, and refined rather than mass-produced. Customers aren’t looking for off-the-rack pieces; they’re looking for precise fitting, fabric knowledge, and tailors who understand tradition as much as technique. You could be the one to facilitate that.
Whether you’re opening a boutique gown tailoring studio, running a workshop serving ceremonial wear, or scaling a made-to-measure operation built around peak seasons, operating legally requires the right Arabic Gowns Tailoring license in Dubai.
Arabic Gowns Tailoring – 1410.93
This business activity covers professional tailoring and alteration services for Arabic gowns, carried out by individuals or companies. It focuses on the stitching, fitting, and alteration of traditional Arabic gowns and ceremonial garments, using approved tailoring equipment and workshop tools for commercial purposes.
Under this business activity, you can operate a tailoring shop or studio and work on garments such as:
- Traditional Arabic gowns worn for daily formal and cultural occasions
- Ceremonial gowns designed for weddings, engagement ceremonies, and family celebrations
- Eid and festive gowns tailored for religious and seasonal gatherings
- Formal Arabic occasion wear worn for majlis events and family functions
- Layered or embellished gowns that require precision fitting, hemming, sleeve work, or neckline adjustments
You can stitch made-to-measure gowns, provide alteration services such as length adjustments, sleeves, necklines, hems, and overall fit, maintain customer measurement records, and manage rush or seasonal orders aligned with wedding calendars, Eid, and other cultural events.
You could be tailoring custom bridal gowns for wedding clients, refining ceremonial garments for repeat customers across festive seasons, or operating a workshop that handles high-volume gown alterations during peak cultural periods.
However, you can’t engage in the manufacture of wearing apparel of fur skins (except headgear), footwear, wearing apparel of rubber or plastic garments not assembled by stitching but merely sealed together, leather sports gloves and sports headgear, safety headgear (except sports headgear), fire-resistant and protective safety clothing, or the repair of wearing apparel.
Third-Party Approval:
No third-party approval is required for this activity.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance:
Business activity 1410.93 is exempt from this requirement.
