Ethnic Wear Stores in Abu Dhabi: Amazon, Riva & More

Indian Ethnic Wear Stores in Abu Dhabi
Pakistani Ethnic Wear Stores in Abu Dhabi
Emirati Ethnic Wear Stores in Abu Dhabi
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With its vibrant mix of cultures, Abu Dhabi is home to a thriving expat community, especially from South Asia. This cultural diversity is reflected in the city’s shopping landscape, where a range of ethnic fashion stores in Abu Dhabi cater to those seeking traditional wear. Whether you’re searching for an elegant saree or a classic shalwar kameez, these stores offer something for everyone. Here’s a look at some of the best places to shop for ethnic wear in Abu Dhabi.

Ethnic Wear Stores in Abu Dhabi

The ethnic clothing stores in Abu Dhabi largely cater to Indian, Pakistani, Arab and Emirati residents in the capital. Spread across different areas, they offer traditional outfits and accessories for every occasion.

Popular Indian Ethnic wear stores in Abu Dhabi

From beautifully embroidered kurtis to vibrant sarees, there are plenty of options in the following shops for those in search of traditional Indian dress shops in Abu Dhabi.

Kalyan Silk is one of the most popular ethnic stores in Abu Dhabi that sells premium quality sarees — *Kalyan Silk is one of the best Indian saree shops in Abu Dhabi*

MANYAVAR AND MOHEY

Manyavar and Mohey is a one-stop destination for Indian ethnic wear in Abu Dhabi. It offers sarees, salwar suits, wedding dresses and kurtas. Its most popular outlet is located in Al Wahda Mall and is known as one of the best Indian bridal and shalwar kameez shops in Abu Dhabi.

Location: Al Wahda Mall, Shop No 103, next to Baby Shop, Al Nahyan, Zone 1
Timings: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm | Friday and Saturday 10:00 am – 12:00 am
Contact: +971-2-626-2775

KALYAN SILKS

Born out of a passion for Indian ethnic wear in Abu Dhabi, Kalyan Silks is a top clothing store. They offer a wide variety of Indian traditional sarees, ranging from the banarsi silk to the kanjeevaram. It is without a doubt one of the best saree shops in Abu Dhabi.

Location: 1016 Zayed The First Street, Opposite Royal Rose Hotel, Al Danah, Zone 1
Timings: Monday to Thursday 09:45 am – 10:30 pm | Friday to Sunday 09:45 am – 11:00 pm
Contact: +971-2-562-9619

MANKAMNA COLLECTIONS

The name of the brand, Mankamna, translates to “your heart’s desire”, an apt expression for what the brand represents. Offering a wide range of beautiful designs and dealing in both readymade and bespoke outfits, Mankamna is sure to offer something for your ethnic wear needs.

It is one of the top Indian ethnic wear stores in Abu Dhabi that offers kids’ and men’s wear as well. You can pick from a variety of materials and get the perfect shalwar suit tailored from their expert tailors or select from their range of designer sarees, kurtis and accessories.

Location: Behind Honda Showroom, Opp Salam Bombay, Electra Street
Timings: 10:00 am – 01:30 pm, 04:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Friday 04:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Contact: +971-56-112-7575

ETHNIC DRESSES & LADIES TAILORING

Ethnic Dresses & Ladies Tailoring is a boutique that sells ready-made designs as well as a range of unstitched materials. They offer a range of bespoke ethnic tailoring solutions for women.

If you already have a design in your mind or are just in the mood to dress in the latest ethnic styles, their expert designers can help you find the right material and make the perfect dress according to your taste.

Location: Al Yihalah Street, Zone 1E9-02
Timings: 10:30 am – 10:30 pm | Fri: closed
Contact: +971-2-667-2721

Buy a colourful Indian saree at one of the most popular ethnic stores in Abu Dhabi — *There are several Indian saree shops in Abu Dhabi*

FASHION FABRIC

Fashion Fabric provides both unstitched and readymade ethnic wear in Abu Dhabi. They have an interesting collection of reasonably-priced readymade kurtis, printed shalwar kameez, party wear and occasion wear in both the readymade and unstitched variety.

Location: Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Shabiya 12
Timings: 09:30 am – 11:00 pm | Friday to Sunday: 09:30 pm – 12:00 am
Contact: +971-2-631-2363 | +971-55-874-7140

Popular Pakistani Ethnic Fashion Stores in Abu Dhabi

Pakistani expats can also find traditional dresses from the following ethnic stores in Abu Dhabi.

JUNAID JAMSHED (J.)

After starting out with a single outlet in Pakistan, Junaid Jamshed has now grown to a well-known global label with outlets in many parts of the world. It also has a branch in Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi where you can find a range of contemporary outfits for men, women and children. The brand has a large inventory of vibrant kameez shalwar, kurtis, stoles and cosmetics.

J. is one of the best Pakistani shalwar kameez stores in Abu Dhabi where you can buy both stitched and unstitched clothes. The price of their kurtis starts from just over AED 50.

Location: Ground Floor, Al Wahda Mall
Timings: Sunday to Wednesday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Thursday, Firday and Saturday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Contact: +971-2-491-3306

NISHAT LINEN

One of the biggest fashion stores from Pakistan, Nishat Linen also has a branch in Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi. It caters to men, women and children. At Nishat Linen, you can find salwar suits, embroidered lawn shirts, fusion wear, handbags, sunglasses and beautiful jewellery.

Location: First Floor, Al Wahda Mall
Timings: Sunday to Wednesday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Contact: +971-2-443-2329

Ethnic Wear in Abu Dhabi in different colours and variety — *Shop for Indian and Pakistani ethnic wear in Abu Dhabi at various stores*

Popular Stores for Emirati wear in Abu Dhabi

Here are the top stores for Arab and Emirati clothing in Abu Dhabi.

KALASH

Operating since 1997, Kalash is one of the most popular boutiques for Arab and Emirati wear in the UAE. It also has an outlet in Yas Mall as well as Bawabat Al Sharq Mall in Abu Dhabi, where you can find the finest Arabic clothing and accessories for men.

Location: Multiple including Yas Mall
Timings: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Friday to Saturday: 10:00 am – 12:00 am
Contact: +971-800-927-6255

KASHKHA

Discover the finest selection of Emirati clothing at Kashkha. Their outlet is located in Dalma Mall. They offer hijabs, jalabiyas and scarves in Abu Dhabi.

Location: Unit No. GR-054, Ground Floor, near North Entrance, Dalma Mall
Timings: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Friday and Saturday: 10:00 am – 12:00 am
Contact: +971-2-665-6002

RIVA

Looking for a store to buy hijab in Abu Dhabi Mall? Riva has a diverse selection of hijabs available in different types of materials.

Location: First Floor, Abu Dhabi Mall
Timings: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Friday and Saturday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Contact: : +971-2-645-1142

Online Shops to Buy Ethnic Wear in Abu Dhabi

While there are plenty of online shopping sites in the UAE, the common online marketplaces to buy ethnic wear in Abu Dhabi include:

laptop with online shopping icon — *Place an order via e-commerce websites in the UAE* *and get your favourite dress delivered right at home*

CHARISMA KURTIS

Charisma Kurtis, as their name implies, deals primarily in kurtis, salwar suits, festive wear and sarees. They have a range of readymade designs available on their website which you can buy based on standard sizing options. They also offer custom-tailoring options for those looking for that perfect fit. The outlet offers free delivery on orders above AED 100 in the UAE.

Contact: +971-5-299-48111

AMAZON

A global online retail giant, Amazon has an extensive collection of ethnic wear on their website. They have a large variety of kurta pajamas, sarees, kurtis and shalwar suits. Additionally, they have handbags, bangles and a few options for mojris, traditional Rajasthani footwear.

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SAREEKA

Sareeka specialises in wedding sarees, bridal sarees, designer sarees, trendy shalwar kameez, lehenga and choli for women along with providing a wide range of traditional Indian accessories to match with their ethnic collections.

The store is based in India but also offers international shipping at competitive rates depending upon the size of your order. The larger the order, the lower the rate.

Contact: care@sareeka.com

Buy formal and semi formal outfits from the most popular ethnic wear stores in Abu Dhabi — *Buy stunning outfits online or visit a store nearby*

FAQs

What types of ethnic wear can I find in Abu Dhabi?

You’ll find a diverse range of ethnic wear in Abu Dhabi, including Indian sarees, salwar kameez, Pakistani lawn as well as embellished dresses, abayas, jalabiyas, fusion kurtis and unstitched fabrics for custom tailoring.

Are both stitched and unstitched ethnic dresses available?

Many stores offer both ready-to-wear outfits and unstitched fabrics. You can also explore the best tailors in Abu Dhabi for customised outfits.

Where can I buy Pakistani ethnic wear in Abu Dhabi?

J. and Nishat Linen offer Pakistani ethnic wear in Abu Dhabi.

Which stores offer Indian ethnic wear in Abu Dhabi?

Ethnic Dresses & Ladies Tailoring, Mankamna Collections and Kalyan Silk are popular options for Indian ethnic wear in Abu Dhabi.

And that brings an end to our list of ethnic wear shops in Abu Dhabi. For those looking for clothing outlets in the neighbouring emirate, there is an impressive selection of local clothing shops in Dubai.

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Ethnic fashion stores in Abu Dhabi

Ethnic Wear Stores in Abu Dhabi