"While Dubai may have become synonymous with over-the-top glamour-a caricature reinforced by TV shows such as Dubai Bling and Real Housewives -in reality, it's a city of eclectic style sensibilities that far outshine the sequins and skyscraper heels for which it's known. Priding itself on diversity and with an entrepreneurial spirit at the heart, Dubai attracts a host of different cultures and personalities, resulting in a dynamic variety of style tribes influenced by just about everywhere."
"Dubai has actually influenced my style a lot, in a very positive way-I feel like I can be more myself. In Amsterdam, or Europe in general, it's all about being comfortable, but in Dubai, you can go as crazy as you want because you're not the only one. I really love dressing up here, the city makes me feel more confident."
"Traveling often between Morocco and Dubai over the years, Oumayma says the Middle East has influenced her in myriad ways, not solely in a modest aesthetic. "The Middle Eastern woman is very strong which also defines my style perfectly, as well as being independent," she says. "Although people outside may see Middle Eastern women very differently, in my household, we've always been told to be strong, feel strong and confident.""
Dubai often appears synonymous with over-the-top glamour but actually hosts eclectic style sensibilities that outshine sequins and skyscraper heels. Diversity and an entrepreneurial spirit attract many cultures and personalities, producing varied style tribes influenced by global aesthetics. Residents adopt reactive dressing, switching between city suiting and beach chic to navigate meetings in the D3 Design District and sunset cocktails on the beach. Oumayma Elboumeshouli, raised in Amsterdam with Moroccan descent and living in Dubai since 2017, cultivated a strong, experimental style enabled by increased confidence. Frequent travel between Morocco and Dubai and Middle Eastern cultural values, including strength and independence, further shape a bold, adaptive fashion identity.
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