Emirati men traditional style

Emirati men traditional style

While reading some of the old articles by one of the news reporters who wrote an article with the title “Style is a way of Emirati life”, I decided it would be best to explain it more with some enlightening details. Some people look at some Emirati guys wearing the head traditional black-ring (Iqal), white or red head cloth (Ghutra) and khandouras as the easiest style ever. As one of the reporters said once “Do you know how much work it takes to look that cool and traditional at the same time?”. Well, Emirati men find it hectic and not easy whatsoever since they spend a long time finding the perfect fabric and the suitable Iqal that suit them. From 1000 Iqal, you’ll find one that sticks on your head, an Emirati guy stressed.

This makes most Emiratis tailor their Iqals and not only khandouras. “But the journey to finding the one tailor in that one shop is what lies ahead of you”, an Emirati added. The guys are very precise on the details of their national dress, so you’ll see them making sure that their khandouras are well ironed, there is no a stain on it and make sure they don’t miss the farokha (the tassel on the front of the ghutra). The fold of the ghutra initiates a certain level of respect in which a guy wears it and every Emirati’s ghutra style is either taken from their fathers, relatives, friends or developed by their own.

The National dress (khandoura) differs in summer and winter. So you’ll see Emriaties having tans, browns, yellows, grey, dark grey navy blues kndouras in winter and others will stick to the traditional white khandoura. In summer the majority stick to the light colors.

Pen, sunglasses and wallets become engrained in Emirati style which Emiraties have to use them carefully because they are the impressions they will give and what makes them professional in the business world. The journey is not yet ended; the Emirati should buy the traditional leather sleeper that has a different brand and quality. The chosen sleeper must suit the khandoura and pen to have a perfect style and fit.
So do you still have the idea that that Emirati national dress is too simple? Hope that everyone notices that the national dress is an art that most Emiratis are proud of and spend a great effort to make it look gorgeous and neat.