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A bridal mask at Contessa Bridal and Evening Wear in Dubai's City Walk Boulevard Two.
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A staff member examines a dress at Contessa Bridal and Evening Wear in Dubai's City Walk Boulevard Two. People are gearing up to hold weddings again while adhering to precautions. All photos by Reem Mohammed / The National
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A staff member arranges displays in the window of Contessa Bridal and Evening Wear in Dubai's City Walk Boulevard Two.
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Contessa Bridal and Evening Wear in Dubai's City Walk Boulevard Two are seeing a rise in inquiries following the news weddings can be held again.
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No more than 200 people can attend weddings but this is good news for shops such as Contessa Bridal and Evening Wear in Dubai's City Walk Boulevard Two.
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A bridal mask at Contessa Bridal and Evening Wear at Dubai's City Walk Boulevard Two.
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Owners of bridal shops, such as Contessa Bridal and Evening Wear in Dubai, are happy restrictions have been eased.
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The pandemic has altered fashions, with some brides picking simpler designs.
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Mohammed Al Haj, co-owner of Contessa Bridal and Evening Wear, said Dubai is a positive city and people want to have fun.
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A bridal mask at Contessa Bridal and Evening Wear in Dubai's City Walk Boulevard Two.
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A staff member examines a dress at Contessa Bridal and Evening Wear in Dubai's City Walk Boulevard Two. People are gearing up to hold weddings again while adhering to precautions. All photos by Reem Mohammed / The National
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A staff member arranges displays in the window of Contessa Bridal and Evening Wear in Dubai's City Walk Boulevard Two.
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Contessa Bridal and Evening Wear in Dubai's City Walk Boulevard Two are seeing a rise in inquiries following the news weddings can be held again.
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No more than 200 people can attend weddings but this is good news for shops such as Contessa Bridal and Evening Wear in Dubai's City Walk Boulevard Two.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/3HOT444LP5NXB2F7FQNNGJYUXU.jpg?smart=true&auth=7b4394612c4e41f2d9c794350f02bdf939d09e9957e09fa86be64de39eab2b4d&width=400&height=225)
A bridal mask at Contessa Bridal and Evening Wear at Dubai's City Walk Boulevard Two.
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Owners of bridal shops, such as Contessa Bridal and Evening Wear in Dubai, are happy restrictions have been eased.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/KPJIEGV2VDQ4DVGGRBX2RB2LQE.jpg?smart=true&auth=66ec1c1fdcba1ab8470e3dac79bdaab8e2bdae23bb0aff7952b8b257a9bbd00f&width=400&height=225)
The pandemic has altered fashions, with some brides picking simpler designs.
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Mohammed Al Haj, co-owner of Contessa Bridal and Evening Wear, said Dubai is a positive city and people want to have fun.
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A bridal mask at Contessa Bridal and Evening Wear in Dubai's City Walk Boulevard Two.
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