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Orient 499 at Home in Dubai

Orient 499 at Home in Dubai

We first arrived on the scene in Dubai with a pop-up store within Iwan Maktabi at Al Serkal Avenue. The response was overwhelming and it was clear ...

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...

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...

a woman wearing a green jellaba is sitting

The Classic Collection

Timeless, elegant and unique our Classic Collection is the foundation of the Orient 499 brand. Bold shapes, intricate embroidery and beautiful fabr...

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR A STRIKING SUMMER WARDROBE

In this guide, we showcase the ultimate fashion picks for summer escapes.

OUR ATELIER | THE HEART OF OUR SAVOIR-FAIRE

A peek inside the fascinating world of the creative atelier behind timeless collections. Celebrating talent and creativity Every day, at our ...

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...

Orient 499 lands in Dubai at Iwan Maktabi Lab

Orient 499 is launching a pop-up store at Iwan Maktabi Lab in AlSerkal Avenue, the Dubai distinctive art and culture district, starting March 1st...

An interview with ceramicist Hala Matta

Born in Beirut in 1970, Hala’s unusual career took her on a journey from the business world to the ceramics universe. Tremendously talented and pas...

Embroidery: From Decorative Art to Female Empowerment

In early modern Europe, embroidery was an essential part of the elite lifestyle and transmitted from generation to generation. This art was tradit...

LEBANON’S GLASSBLOWING: A FADING CRAFT

Glassblowing history Glassblowing history remained a highly guarded secret for many years. It is generally believed that glassmaking was discov...

Pop-up Store at THAT Concept Store in Dubai

Embarking on an immersive experience Orient 499 launches a pop-up store in THAT Concept Store – Dubai Orient 499 is seeking to extend its cultural...

Rebuilding Beirut Thread by Thread

ORIENT 499 x LIVE LOVE BEIRUT COLLABORATION How could you express hope in times like this? Just in time for the holidays, Orient 499 decides to j...