Dubai tailors see rise in customers ahead of Eid Al Fitr - in pictures

Dubai’s tailoring businesses are seeing a surge in customers as residents and tourists rush to have their outfits stitched in time for Eid Al Fitr. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
Dubai’s tailoring businesses are seeing a surge in customers as residents and tourists rush to have their outfits stitched in time for Eid Al Fitr. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
Tailors across the city are working extended hours to meet the growing demand for traditional and custom-made attire
Tailors across the city are working extended hours to meet the growing demand for traditional and custom-made attire
The Islamic holiday will likely begin on March 31, but is to be determined by the UAE's moon-sighting committee in the final days of Ramadan
The Islamic holiday will likely begin on March 31, but is to be determined by the UAE's moon-sighting committee in the final days of Ramadan
For many in the UAE, Eid celebrations involve dressing in new and custom outfits, leading to a seasonal increase in orders at tailoring shops
For many in the UAE, Eid celebrations involve dressing in new and custom outfits, leading to a seasonal increase in orders at tailoring shops
This year, businesses are experiencing a boost, thanks to tourists and a return to pre-pandemic business levels
This year, businesses are experiencing a boost, thanks to tourists and a return to pre-pandemic business levels