Understanding Emirati culture: Women's clothing

Did you know Emirati women traditionally wore patterned garments until the abaya came along and that the ‘niqab’ actually shields the wearer from dust and heat? Watch the third of our five-part series on understanding Emirati culture and traditions with The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding as we look interesting facts about women’s clothing. (Video: Rahul Gajjar)

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Published: Tue 23 Oct 2018, 5:35 PM

Last updated: Tue 23 Oct 2018, 10:39 PM

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