• From left: co-founders Tiba Al Damen and Mahmoud Gao prepare an order with stylist Melissa Rahal. Sarah Dea / The National
    From left: co-founders Tiba Al Damen and Mahmoud Gao prepare an order with stylist Melissa Rahal. Sarah Dea / The National
  • Stylist Melissa Rahal steams a mens dress shirt for a customer. Sarah Dea / The National
    Stylist Melissa Rahal steams a mens dress shirt for a customer. Sarah Dea / The National
  • From left: Tiba Al Damen, Mary Freij and Mahmoud Gao started Mr Draper a year ago in Silicon Oasis, Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National
    From left: Tiba Al Damen, Mary Freij and Mahmoud Gao started Mr Draper a year ago in Silicon Oasis, Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National
  • Co-founder Mary Freij works on a computer. About 2,500 people have so far signed up for Mr Draper's service. Sarah Dea / The National
    Co-founder Mary Freij works on a computer. About 2,500 people have so far signed up for Mr Draper's service. Sarah Dea / The National
  • Co-founder Tiba Al Damen sits beside a nearly completed order box. Most of Mr Draper’s marketing has been via word of mouth and Facebook. Sarah Dea / The National
    Co-founder Tiba Al Damen sits beside a nearly completed order box. Most of Mr Draper’s marketing has been via word of mouth and Facebook. Sarah Dea / The National
  • Stylist Anielle Calisse prepares an order for one of Mr Draper' clients. Sarah Dea / The National
    Stylist Anielle Calisse prepares an order for one of Mr Draper' clients. Sarah Dea / The National
  • Stylist Anielle Calisse picks pieces of clothing for an order at Mr Draper. Sarah Dea / The National
    Stylist Anielle Calisse picks pieces of clothing for an order at Mr Draper. Sarah Dea / The National

Dubai business drapes in style – in pictures


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Dubai-based Mr Draper offers an online grooming service for men where they can discuss the look they want with a stylist, who then assembles a customised set of clothes and couriers the box direct to the customer.