World's largest Emirati burqa attempt at Expo - in pictures

  • Maryam Qayed, 34, the founder of cultural tourism company Al Beqsha, is leading an attempt to create the world's largest Emirati burqa at Expo 2020 Dubai. The National
    Maryam Qayed, 34, the founder of cultural tourism company Al Beqsha, is leading an attempt to create the world's largest Emirati burqa at Expo 2020 Dubai. The National
  • The goal is to make a burqa that is 1.25 meters long. The completed burqa will be presented at the Women's Pavilion at the Expo on December 2. The National
    The goal is to make a burqa that is 1.25 meters long. The completed burqa will be presented at the Women's Pavilion at the Expo on December 2. The National
  • A burqa is made of a cloth called al sheel and then a wooden piece known as al seif is placed in the centre of the fabric, where the nose is. Photo: Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism
    A burqa is made of a cloth called al sheel and then a wooden piece known as al seif is placed in the centre of the fabric, where the nose is. Photo: Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism
  • The metallic-coloured face accessory was worn by women in the early days of the UAE to show they were married or as a form of protection from the sun and dust. The National
    The metallic-coloured face accessory was worn by women in the early days of the UAE to show they were married or as a form of protection from the sun and dust. The National
  • The burqa remains an important part of the Emirati culture and is still worn by mostly elderly women and young women during special occasions. The National
    The burqa remains an important part of the Emirati culture and is still worn by mostly elderly women and young women during special occasions. The National
  • Emirati women and residents are sewing together the burqa at the world's fair. The National
    Emirati women and residents are sewing together the burqa at the world's fair. The National