Countdown to Oriental Red Carpet Fashion Show 2009 begins

Notes and media contacts

If you would like to receive an invitation, please contact Dubai Ladies Club
T: +971 4 349 9922
F: +971 4 349 9965

About Oriental Red Carpet Ramadan 2009:

The Oriental Red Carpet Fashion Show is an annual fashion design contest for emerging Emirati designers; organised by Dubai Ladies Club, a subsidiary of Dubai Women Establishment.

Following the success of its inaugural launch in 2008, the competition returned once again as a pioneering campaign aimed at promoting young emerging designers and advancing their careers through extensive media exposure and introductions to key local & international clientele.

This year, aspiring designers were invited to rise to the challenge of conceiving 'The Next Big Trend' in Khaleeji fashion. The competition was divided into three categories - Abayas, Jalabiyas and Ready-to-Wear. At a private Judging Ceremony held earlier this month, an international Fashion Panel convened at Dubai Ladies Club where 10 finalists were given a chance to show their designs and sketches to the panel. Each contestant spent fifteen minutes with the panel to discuss her designs, background and future plans. The judges made their decision based on creativity, marketability, workmanship, fabric suitability and overall appeal.

The Oriental Red Carpet Fashion Show has been a launch pad for a number of distinguished local fashion designers such as Reem Biljafla, Fatima Al Qassimi and Fatima Al Tunaiji, who have gone on to accomplish even greater things.

Focussing on Emirati women's overall development, Dubai Ladies Club has consistently promoted Emirati talents through a number of educational and career-oriented professional programmes to open avenues for women to channelize their strengths and contribute effectively to the social and economic progress of the UAE.

For Media Enquiries:

Rohini Nagu
Communications Specialist
Tel +971 4 349 9922
Fax +971 4 349 9965

Dubai Ladies Club
The Dubai Ladies Club is not just another club. Founded in 2004 as part of the Dubai Women Establishment by Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, its mission was to create an oasis where the modern Emirati woman could develop her interests and talents, be they in the arts, sport, fashion, philanthropy or business. A place not only to satisfy women's existing needs, but to enhance and encourage new skills and awareness. The club's stated objective was to help national women realize their potential, and as a result, contribute to an ever changing, dynamic, modern society.

Successfully combining luxury with learning, modernity with tradition, the local with the global, since its inception the club has developed and gone on to become a powerhouse of cultural exchange, debate and recreation for women of all ages and nationalities.

The clubs world-class facilities and services include a dedicated Art Centre, a superior Childcare Centre, fully equipped Fitness Centre and the five-star Moroccan Style Al Asalla Spa. The club also offers a long line of programs, events and activities which will help nurture and nourish spiritual wellbeing of every woman. Moreover, the tranquil atmosphere envelopes the Club is further enhanced by its exquisite location overlooking one of the most beautiful beaches in Dubai.