Dubai’s tailors are racing against the clock to finish orders in time for Eid as the crescent moon of Shawwal approaches. Artisans work through the night to satisfy the astronomical demand in major tailoring hotspots like Satwa and Bur Dubai.
Asif Siddiqui of Suit Freek, a custom men’s tailoring store in Meena Bazaar, says, “We’re working until 3 am.” “We have many orders for bespoke shirts, men’s suits, and shalwar kameez.”
The custom of dressing in new garments for Eid represents a new beginning following the spiritual journey of Ramadan, which has led to a rise in the demand for tailors.
Abdul Majid, the owner of Jabal Arafat Tailors, an Emirati institution in Dubai’s tailoring scene since 1967, considers the rise in business. “We’ve already made over 10,000 Kanduras across our 12 outlets for Eid,” he states. “Most of our customers are from the United Arab Emirates, and they frequently arrange their orders two months in advance since they know that we don’t accept orders during Ramadan. We adhere to that policy as it is.”
With a reputation for delicate Japanese fabrics, Jabal Arafat has grown from its modest beginnings in Al Ras to encompass Dubai and beyond. Majid observes a move towards deeper tones during winters, so even if white kanduras are still popular, their wares are in demand all year round.
Master cutter Mohammad Sarwat is engrossed in attending to the needs of his Indian and Pakistani clientele at Tichi’s Tailors in Bur Dubai. He says, “It’s important to pay close attention,” as he meticulously cuts the fabric with his scissors to make sure the shalwar suits are cut precisely.
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