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The Ramadan Collection

A Ramadan Collection Inspired by Alf Leila Wa Leila (1001 nights) An enchanting blend of femininity, opulence, and cultural heritage characterizes...

Orient 499 in Dubai

Orient 499 proudly announces the opening of its first store in Dubai, located in the vibrant cultural hub of Alserkal Avenue. This new space not...

SUSTAINABILITY & EMPOWERMENT AT THE HEART OF OUR BRAND’S MOTTO

We, at Orient 499, firmly believe that sustainability and empowerment do create positive change. Today we partner with more than a hundred artisans...

September at Home

As the leaves begin to turn and the days grow shorter, we can't help but feel a little sad that summer is coming to an end. But what if we could ho...

The History of the Jellaba

In this article we dig into the history of the Jellaba, how it came to be and how it has evolved throughout history.

The Ramadan Collection: Unlocking the Secrets to Hosting the Perfect Iftar

in this post we show you how to wow your guests at your next iftar

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Handmade Fashion at its best: Discover Our Fall/Winter Collection

Welcome to our world of handmade & slow-made fashion, where creativity and craftsmanship come together to create the perfect blend of style and...

The importance of ikat in fabrics

Ikat is a traditional dyeing technique that involves tying and dyeing yarns to create unique, woven patterns. The art of ikat dates back to ancient...

Islamic Arts Biennale x orient 499

Islamic Arts Biennale x orient 499 Orient 499 is honored to be pa...

MEET ABDALLAH HATOUM

Abdallah Hatoum is a visual artist and a maker of objects and murals artifacts. With an academic background in graphic design, he has always been f...

Rajwa Al-Saif with Prince Hussein bin Abdallah at their engagement

The romantic message in Rajwa Al-Saif’s engagement abaya

We are delighted that Rajwa Al-Saif chose to wear our Birds of Peace Abaya for the formal announcement of her engagement to Prince Hussein bin Abdu...