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FLAIR’s Ultimate Bridal Guide

With bridal season coming up, the pressure is building. You have brides-to-be, their mothers, and their maid of honors working around the clock, researching the Rolls-Royce of beauty products and dresses they can find in Cairo, along with the perfect honeymoon spot. We feel you, ladies, and we’ve got you covered. Here are our top picks for fashion designers, jewellery and makeup brands, hair stylists, skincare clinics, honeymoon destinations and even wedding photographers! We doubt there’s much else you need to worry about, except a smooth wedding!

Fashion Designers

Temraza

Aside from the fact that Farida Temraza was the first Egyptian to dress a celebrity at Hollywood’s Screen Actors Guild Awards, she also represented Egypt at 2018 New York Fashion Week! Her dresses are easily the cream of the crop.

Malak El Ezzawy

Following in her grandmother’s footsteps – esteemed designer Ne’emat Deyab – Malak proved to always bring her A-game when her designs made it to Dubai Fashion Week in 2011. Her attention to detail will definitely blow you away.

Kojak

There’s no way you don’t want to look at what Kojak offers for this bridal season. If you want a design that will have that bold, original, one-of-a-kind voice, Kojak is your top choice.

Norine Farah

To make a glamorous statement, you should opt for Norine Farah’s dresses. After making it to Tiffany’s New York Fashion Week in 2015, we think her designs can speak for themselves.

Rafik Zaki

After studying pattern making in Milan, Italy, Rafik brought haute couture in Egypt to a whole new level. His designs are known for their uniqueness and high-quality, figure hugging fabrics.

Jewellery

Cherif El Sirgany Joailliers

With diamonds and gemstones being handpicked daily by experts to guarantee the quality standards, this brand never disappoints. With a section dedicated to bridal rings and bands, we guarantee they will have a variety worth looking at.

Beit Ghaly

For a look that represents simple, feminine elegance, you should consider Beit Ghaly. They are also willing to customize your piece of jewellery exactly according to your specifications.

Bajocchi

Five generations of the Italian Bajocchi family have devoted their lives to offer you jewellery pieces that are not only top of the line, but also made with sentimental details.

House of Select

You might have noticed that House of Select keeps showing up in our favorites. There’s a reason for that. We simply love their polished style.

Bulgari

With a boutique of the luxury Italian brand right in Cairo, Bulgari offers you high-end, contemporary jewellery that we can recommend with undoubted confidence.

Pre-Wedding Skincare

Zo Skin Care

ZO Skin Centre in Cairo offers you cosmetic and clinical expertise with state-of-the-art technology, evident in a variety of effective products, treatments and services for skin and body health.

Bienetre Institute

What’s unique about this place is that it’s a medical spa where both your wellness and beauty are taken care of. Using a holistic approach, they give you a personalized pampering experience with organic and chemical-free products.

Clinica Joelle

A leading cosmetic surgical and non-surgical solutions clinic in Egypt, Joelle Clinica is something you definitely want to consider. Their edge is their first-rate choices of surgeons, dentists, dermatologists, body image experts, laser technicians and beauty consultants recruited to provide you with the best results possible.

Mayos Clinic

Claiming to guarantee full skin restoration, Mayos Clinic provides you with treatments including Botox, Filler, Laser Hair Removal, Laser Rejuvenation, Peeling, Dermapen, Mesotherapy and PRP. Take your picks.

Prime Clinics

Bringing you a team of well-renowned expert physicians in their respective fields, Prime Clinics has your best interest at heart. They aim to attend to your entire wellbeing as a person rather than simply providing you with a cure, which they assert “leaves the patient feeling healed, rested and respected.”

Makeup

Abdallah El Rifai

For a face that makes a bold statement, you should go for Abdallah El Rifai. He calls himself a creative artist and that he sure is! Make sure to look at his Bridal Makeup story highlights on Instagram to see what we’re talking about.

Aya M. Abdelhamid

Daughter of the famed make up artist Mohamed Abdelhamid, it seems Aya has inherited her father’s magical touch. For a royal look, go for Aya M. Abdel Hamid. She seems to always hit the mark on graceful elegance.

Zeina El Naggar

For a youthful glow, you should opt for Zeina El Naggar. The two most identifiable features in her makeup styles are mists and highlighters. You can imagine how that plays out.

Sally Rashid

Ever since her collaboration with worldwide-famous brand, Lancôme, Sally Rashid has established her name as an expert capable of highlighting your hidden beauty. You can look up her tutorials on Lancôme’s Facebook page to see if she suits your preference.

Dina Ragheb

Quoting her motto “If you look good, you feel good”, Dina Ragheb is your choice if you’re after a subtle classy look.

Hair

Richard El-Boustany

Lebanese hairstylist Richard El-Boustany is a favorite among Egyptian brides for his signature style and friendly charisma. He is mainly known for the wavy voluminous bridal hairstyle, which has that effortless vibe but in reality, is difficult to perfect.

Kimi Safadi

Another Lebanese hair expert we have our eyes on is Kimi Safadi. Safadi is known for his authentic concern towards women’s beauty issues. He won’t let you off the chair until he’s sure you are a hundred percent happy with how your hair turned out.

Kriss

Considering the motto “Good hair speaks louder than words”, Kriss Beauty Salons provide all hairdressing services you can possibly think of. This includes hairstyling, cuts, coloring, straightening, extensions, treatments and a special wedding celebration service that caters to 40-50 weddings per month.

Hamo Mohsen

Hamo Mohsen is considered a celebrity in the hair styling field in Egypt for his first-class skills and techniques. Make sure to take a look at his fabled wedding looks online.

Rabie Mrad

For a simple, gorgeous look, head to Rabie Mrad Beauty Lounge. You will not be disappointed. While the

Photographers

Remon El Markiz

Being one of the most sought-after photographers in Egypt, Remon can capture real affection and the most intimate moments you will want to look at many years after your wedding.

Chehab Adel

Chehab is known for accommodating that comfortable atmosphere in which people can be themselves, and then capturing them in that natural context.

Hussein Abd El-Kader

Abd El-Kader is known for being a warm, fun person to work with and he will capture your most classic, memorable moments flawlessly.

Ahmed Rajeep

Having worked on an international level, Rajeep is easily one of your top choices. He also does couple shoots, if you’re interested – not the cliché type but rather the sweet and sincere people actually want to see.

OJO Creative Studios

OJO Creative Studios is the team you pick for the highest quality of professional photography and cinematography. They’ve won Best Cinematography in a Foreign Language Film at the International Filmmaker Festival in London 2016 so we definitely recommend them.

Honeymoon Destinations

Mauritius

Being an Indian Ocean island country in East Africa, Mauritius is known for its beautiful beaches, reefs and lagoons, and its gorgeous mountainous inland, which is full of rainforests, waterfalls, hiking trails and wildlife.

Bhutan

The South Asian country, situated on the eastern edge of the Himalayas, is known for its Dzong architecture and sensational landscapes, ranging from subtropical plains to steep valleys and mountains.

Chiang Mai

This resplendent city is located in Northern Thailand with an Old City area containing historical remnants of walls and moats and a modern area full to the brim with urbane galleries, boutiques, cafes and restaurants offering traditional khantoke dinners and khao soi (egg noodles in curry), the signature local dish.

Maldives

Known worldwide as a hotspot for honeymooners, Maldives is a tropical country in South Asia in the Indian Ocean comprising of 26 atolls made up of more than 1000 coral islands. The islands are the ideal spots for snorkeling and diving because of their diverse marine life that includes manta rays and spotted whale sharks.

Zanzibar

Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania composed of the Zanzibar Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, consisting of several mini islands and two large ones, Unguja and Pemba Island. Aside from the gorgeous scenery, it’s known for its historic center at Stone Town, which is also a World Heritage Site.

By Sarah Guirguis

FLAIR’s Ultimate Bridal Guide was originally published on FLAIR MAGAZINE

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We Talked to Huda Kattan, Jen Atkin (and Others!) About Why Dubai Should Be On Everyone’s Beauty Radar

When you think of the beauty industry and its capitals, you likely think of the usual four cities: New York, London, Milan and Paris. They also happen to be the fashion capitals of the world. Or at least they were, once upon a time.

But thanks in large part to social media and the access it offers us, inspiration and influence now comes from, literally, all around the globe.

And one of the cities that’s playing a major role in the beauty industry right now is Dubai, boasting beauty trends that are very different from those coming out of the west. Middle Eastern beauty in general tends to take a “more is more” approach. Bold brows and false lashes aren’t reserved for special occasions—for many women, they’re part of a daily routine.

And as a Middle Eastern woman myself, I know this firsthand. While I rarely step out in a full face of makeup, some of my favourite childhood memories involve gathering at a family member’s house before a wedding, where all the women in the family would get ready together. That’s where I was introduced to things like lip overlining, hair extensions and enough kohl eyeliner to fill a drugstore aisle.

That’s why when Emirates invited me to explore Dubai and get to know not only the city, but also its budding beauty scene, I couldn’t say no. So I happily hopped on a 13-hour-long flight in search of beauty secrets from the industry experts in Dubai, land of bold brows and flawless contour.

Dubai – where the world comes to meet | Image Credit: @JordHammond #MyDubai #EmiratesAirline #HelloTomorrow

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What I didn’t realize was that my glam education would start before the plane even took off. Emirates prides itself on its comfort, glamour and excess. In fact, I learned that a single first class seat on an Emirates flight—complete with on-board showers, a Bulgari kit of amenities, the largest on-flight screen of any airline (32 inches!), loungewear that uses Hydra Active Microcapsule Technology to release motion-activated, nutrient-rich sea kelp which prevents dehydration and stimulates circulation (!!!)—is valued at around half a million dollars.

Pack even more into your trip to Dubai when you fly with us. ‘My Emirates Pass’ gives you access to over 250 exclusive offers across the city, simply by showing your boarding pass. For more details, click on the link in our bio. #MyDubai #EmiratesAirline #HelloTomorrow

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Then there are the flight attendants, who I learned have a major beauty trick up their sleeves. A well-known Emirates rule is that the women working the flight must wear a matte red lipstick (of any brand) that perfectly matches the red accents of their uniform. Since they’re flying for long periods of time, the matte lipstick has to be long-wearing and ultra comfortable, even in the dry, harsh air of a flight cabin. The most popular lipstick choice? Write this down: Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick in 01 “Always Red.”

Imagine the amount of swatching and trial and error required to find the perfect red.

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Now that the (chic and actually really relaxing) flight was behind me, it was time to talk to some beauty industry experts about what they love about Dubai and why the city is on its way to becoming a major player in the beauty scene.

Huda Kattan

OMG!! 25 Million Followers!!! You guys make me so happy!! I love you guys beyond words! Thank you for making this dreamer into a creator and for being such a special part of my life! We are proof that hard work and passion are all you need to succeed! When I first started, I was broke and scared to try something new, and now find our company competing with giants, and that’s all because of YOU!! You guys inspire me so much and I love each and every one of you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Dubai’s most famous beauty industry insider is Huda Kattan, Iraqi-American makeup artist and brand founder. About ten years ago, Kattan was working in L.A, where she became a go-to makeup artist for celebs like Eva Longoria and Nicole Richie. Upon moving back to Dubai, she launched a blog called Huda Beauty, and later, in 2013, a successful cosmetics line of the same name. Today, Kattan is considered the richest Instagram influencer, raking in an impressive $18,000 for each sponsored post that she shares with her 25 million followers.

On Dubai’s love of glam “Beauty in the Middle East is very glamorous, and the women living in this region love to pamper themselves. Many muslim women wear a niqab or a hijab, so the eyes really are the focus. [We also] have strong features and tend to play them up with eye makeup. Middle Eastern women can get away with wearing false lashes on a daily basis, having a dramatic winged liner, or being really bold when filling in their eyebrows.

We love to take chances and be quite daring. Women in Dubai love going full glam on any regular day; that means lashes, contour, highlight, prominent brows and a perfect eyeliner. European and [North American] women are definitely a lot more natural when it comes to their makeup.”

I’ve been straightening my hair for years, but sooo ready to just let my natural curls take over! Which style do you guys prefer: straight & polished? Or wild & curly?

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On skincare “When it comes to skincare, we love natural ingredients–like using coconut oil to remove our makeup, castor oil for our brows, or using rose water as a toner. A lot of Middle Eastern women use ingredients from around the house because it’s what their mothers and grandmothers did for so many years and they trust it!

However, in the west, women are more aware of ingredients lists and if there is SPF in their products.”

Guess who I spent the day with?! The stunning @oliviaculpo 😱❤️❤️❤️ She’s perfection @oliviaculpo @oliviaculpo

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On Dubai as an up-and-coming beauty industry hub

“I think Dubai will be the [leader in] ‘modern beauty.’ You can get the very best products here, some of the best Hollywood doctors and dentists practice here, and because the city is very young, it leads the way with beauty trends. Dubai offers unlimited possibility. I moved here permanently in 2008 and it was a really interesting time in my life. It was a time of self-discovery and what the UAE represented for me was limitless opportunities.

The Middle East is a really vibrant market and the beauty industry is fast-growing, particularly when it comes to indie and niche beauty brands. I feel like beauty is a necessity in the Middle East. Because of their amazing features, women in the Middle East wear more makeup to enhance their big beautiful eyes and bold brows. They’ve always loved makeup. Being very glam and over-the-top is a part of Middle Eastern culture and history; it’s as though it’s in your blood to love beauty.”

Jen Atkin

Holy ship we did 75 haircuts this week!✂️🤯 Thx to @styled and all of the staff and clients at @sashspa @bellefemmedubai for being so sweet! Also thx @hairinel and @amandaleehair for all of your bomb AF blowouts👯‍♀️… and last BOAT not least thx @jumeirahalnaseem for taking such good care of us! ⛵️👋🏼 #jumeirah #MyMadinat #rediscovermadinat

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Celebrity hairstylist and founder of Mane Addicts and Ouai Haircare, Jen Atkin, visits Dubai regularly, as many of her clients are located in the UAE and are willing to pay serious cash to have her cut their hair.

On what draws her to Dubai

“I’ve been traveling to Dubai for 5 years now. I go four or five times a year, for a week at a time. A lot of my followers [and clients] are in the Middle East.”

On the retailers and industry in Dubai

“The beauty industry & retailers are so glamorous and savvy. Everyone does their research and knows about the best beauty regimes for gorgeous hair and skin.”

🚀 to Dubai for my @dysonhair masterclass, @sephoramiddleeast @theouai meet up, and 3 days of 💇🏻‍♀️💇🏽‍♀️💇🏾‍♀️ at @bellefemmedubai. I'm going to IG live tmrw so leave any hairdrying or styling questions 👇🏼

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On what she’s learned from Middle Eastern clients

“Middle Eastern ladies tend to have hair that’s twice as thick as, and longer than, that of my clients back in Los Angeles. My clients here have taught me a lot about what women need. I learned about hair masking from them! They told me they have weekly masking nights at home with their family. That inspired me to create the Ouai Treatment Masque.”

Sonia and Fyza

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You may know Sonia and Fyza as the Instagram influencers who have a striking resemblance to Kim and Kylie. But while they don’t personally see the similarities, they’ve used the Kardashian-Jenner association to build an impressive following and brand. Fyza, a makeup artist, posts photos of her work (which she does on her sister, Sonia), to their 781,000 followers, many of which come for the Kardashian-Jenner resemblance, but stay for the lewks.

On how they got their start

Fyza: I’d had a passion to move to the States from a young age. I wasn’t getting any opportunities as a makeup artist in the UK, where we were born and raised. I wasn’t getting any jobs because my last name was Abdullah. I feel bad for it now but I took my last name out. It was stopping me from getting any work.

Sonia: When she’d send an email, she’d use my name because it’s universal.

Fyza: Her name sounded European, so I’d use her name. That’s why the [Instagram] page is called Sonia first. Anyway, I wanted to move to the States because I always felt it was more accepting than the UK, for muslims especially. They say it’s harder but when you look a certain way in America, you’re accepted.

So we were on vacation in Miami and a woman who worked at M.A.C stopped us and said she loved our makeup, which I had done. She said, “There’s an app called Instagram. I want you to upload images of your work on Sonia or your mom.” She was the head of the region—from Canada, I think. She told us, “I want you to upload your work as much as you can so I can show my coworkers why you should come over here.” Every few days, I’d do a look on Sonia and we’d upload pictures with my mom’s digital camera onto the app.

Sonia:No hashtags. Nothing.

Fyza: All of a sudden people were following us and requesting Kim Kardashian-inspired looks. I started getting these makeup bookings from all over the world. I’d do a billionaire’s wife’s makeup every weekend in Vienna. I’d be flown out to Morocco and Spain and to the royal family of Saudi Arabia. All of them wanted a Kardashian look.

On whether or not the Kardashian-Jenner comparisons bother them

Fyza: No, it doesn’t bother me. They’re the most beautiful women in the world at the moment. They’re getting the most attention. I’d rather look like them than Paris Hilton.

Sonia: Because of them, our look is okay now. It’s accepted.

Fyza: Growing up, I was a hairy Arab girl that no one wanted. Now…

Sonia: But people don’t see our personalities now. We’re each just seen as someone who looks like someone else. Later on, when you get to know us as people, the image of Kim and Kylie disappears. Our personalities are nothing like theirs. We don’t really watch them so we don’t know how they act or their mannerisms.

Fyza: They’re very Californian. We’re British. It’s totally off.

Sonia: People expect us to speak in an American accent when they meet us. They’ll say, ‘You guys sound nothing like them!’ We’re not trying to act like them…

had the loveliest time talking to @soniaxfyza (the dubai-based sisters you probably know as the kim and kylie lookalikes on instagram) about beauty trends in the UAE, working in makeup pre- and post-kardashians, and why middle eastern women rarely talk about their skincare routines. full story coming soon…ish 🙃

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Fyza: I really admire them so much. If it wasn’t for them, blonde hair and blue eyes would still be the only thing considered pretty.

Sonia: No one would work with influencers before them.

Fyza: They get so much shit for what they do, but no one can do what they do. The amount of hate they get…I would quit if I was in their shoes. They came on the scene not knowing if they’d be laughed at or hated and still did it. They made people love them without having any talent. That’s the hardest thing to do.

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On the differences between beauty trends in Dubai (where they now live) and the UK

Fyza: Girls here are wearing full coverage foundations from 8am onward.

Sonia: Many English girls would never wear full coverage makeup before. They’d save that for special occasions. They used to only wear tinted moisturizer and mascara. Now, they’re wearing Fenty and Huda foundation and going all out. They’re even wearing lashes, which is a lot for them—but that’s my everyday makeup.

On Middle Eastern beauty trends making their way west

Fyza: I think Huda started the trend of full-coverage makeup. She’s also a really good voice for the Middle East. Huda was the first in the Middle East to do the whole Kardashian thing. She’s put us on the map. Before that, I don’t think anyone gave a shit about girls from Dubai and what they were doing.

Sonia: Now brands are making more Arabic-influenced things that consumers can feel comfortable buying. When we were younger, you’d never see an oud perfume [in the mainstream market]. Now it’s everywhere. We went on a press trip with a group of bloggers from the west and all the girls were like, ‘What’s that smell? Ew, it’s so strong!’ Now everyone’s got oud perfume.

Fyza: We’re setting trends here. You know when someone laughs at you first and then copies you later? That’s the Middle East with beauty trends.

summer is here 🍭☀️ which city are you from? 💜

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On why skincare doesn’t have as much of a pull in Dubai

Sonia: People here like what’s on trend. If an influencer writes about something, they’ll all go buy it.

Fyza: Women here generally have great skin. It’s so humid, so you’re forced to drink a lot of water. That’s the best thing for skin.

Fyza: I’m so into skincare but I’m not open about it. I’m very private when it comes to skin because it’s an insecurity. When Sonia posts a picture of makeup and you look at the insights, the likes are way more than a skincare post. But when you look at the insights, my skincare post is saved by 3000 girls while her makeup post is saved by 1000 girls. Girls are private here and don’t want their friends to know that they’re following skincare or surgery pages. Girls in Europe or America are more open with their insecurities and skincare routines.

Sonia: I’d never post pictures of my bad skin. It’s about modesty. It’s nice to have secrets [and not put that stuff on social media]. The mystery is very attractive.

On whether or not green beauty has taken off in Dubai

Fyza: It’s not doing very well here. Here, you can’t get past the term “mineral makeup” because girls think it’s not full coverage. I’m trying to tell girls it’s not just about covering your skin with makeup. You want to have a good base.

On what makes a beauty brand successful in Dubai

Fyza: Social media, 100%.

Sonia: Everyone here just follows trends on social media. If Huda’s wearing something, they’ll buy it. If we’re wearing something, they’ll buy it.

Fyza: That’s all that matters. Social media.

Shawna Morneau, Founder of Hammamii

☀️Reminiscent of the vast desert.. Hammamii’s gentle SAHARA Body Exfoliant combines an aromatic blend of clove, cinnamon and finely ground palm date kernels ~ rich in Vitamin E, Omega-3, magnesium and Vitamin K ✨ This exfoliant leaves the skin gently smoothed and remineralized 🙌🏽 #hammamii #madeindubai #sahara #bodyscrub #exfoliate #natural #skincare #skincareaddict #skincareproducts #skincarejunkie #careforyourskin #beautyproducts #skinbenefits #skinfood #health #wellness #relax #lifestyle #skinluxury #hammam #girlboss #entrepreneur #beauty #musthave #blogger #beautybloggers #picoftheday #dubai #mydubai

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Originally from Windsor, Canada, Shawna Morneau traveled all around the world (no really, she’s lived in North America, Australia, Africa, Europe, Russia) working in the spa industry (going from therapist, educator and trainer, to spa consultant and director of spa for The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts), before settling in Dubai. Combining her appreciation of fresh regional ingredients (like za’atar, sumac, saffron, salt from the Arabian Sea), her love for the hammam and her knowledge of cosmetic chemistry, Morneau launched luxury beauty brand, Hammamii, in spas a year and a half ago. Currently, the brand is carried at the Fairmont Fujairah and Sharjah Ladies Club and Armani at The Burj Khalifa, with plans to expand.

Take home a piece of the desert with Hammamii’s gentle SAHARA Body Exfoliant.. an aromatic blend of clove & cinnamon, combined with finely ground palm date kernels ~ rich in Vitamin E, Omega-3, magnesium and Vitamin K ☀️ This beautiful scrub leaves the skin gently smoothed and remineralized 🙌🏽 #hammamii #madeindubai #sahara #bodyscrub #exfoliate #natural #skincare #skincareaddict #skincareproducts #skincarejunkie #careforyourskin #beautyproducts #skinbenefits #skinfood #health #wellness #relax #lifestyle #skinluxury #hammam #girlboss #entrepreneur #beauty #musthave #blogger #beautybloggers #picoftheday #dubai #mydubai

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On the inspiration behind Hammamii

“I wanted to come up with a nice range of cleansing rituals that were a merriment of North Africa and the Middle East. We do all our own manufacturing, and everything is made here in Dubai. I wanted to take my experience in cosmetic chemistry, my experience traveling through the Middle East, and my experience in plants and herbs and make a regional offering that was quite cool.”

On the conversation around skincare in Dubai

“Your skincare routine is something you wouldn’t do in front of anyone. However, the tradition of the hammam is basically seen as a social gathering. It’s the cleansing before Friday prayer. Organic and natural skincare is a new conversation here. People are starting to wake up and care about what’s going on their face. Before, it was more like, ‘Chanel is hot? I’m going to use Chanel. Shiseido is hot? I’m going to use Shiseido.’ Now, instead of using things that are so complicated, they’re going back to their roots. That’s what we found with Hammamii. People like the fact that these were their grandmother’s recipes that have been rebirthed and reproduced in a way that’s not so rough and more refined.”

Your perfect skincare companion when exploring the beautiful Emirates 🇦🇪 100% natural and 100% Halal, all of our products are compatible for all skin types 💆🏽‍♀️ As the first homegrown luxury spa brand, our raw materials are sourced locally within the region and our entire collection is formulated to be used in this dry desert climate ☀️ #hammamii #madeindubai #dubai #mydubai #skincare #summer #spabrand #luxury #natural #skincareaddict #skincareproducts #skincarejunkie #careforyourskin #beautyproducts #skinbenefits #skinfood #halal #wellness #spalife #lifestyle #desertlife #skinluxury #health #hammam #beauty #musthave #blogger #beautybloggers #instagood #instadaily

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On the ever-present glam factor

“I can’t imagine any of my friends going to a drugstore to buy skincare or makeup. Maybe at a specialty drugstore. Overall, it’s not really done, but this is just from my personal experience. Dubai is still Dubai. The glam side will always be more in the limelight.”

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