Abaya entirely made of UAE flags was designed to celebrate UAE 40th National Day
Dubai, November 30 2011 – To mark the UAE’s 40th National Day celebrations, the helipad of Burj Al Arab was the site that saw Emarati designer Lamya Abedin, showcase a 40-meter-long abaya made exclusively from 40 UAE flags.
Photo of a 40-meter-long abaya designed by Lamya Abedin in honour of the UAE’s 40th national day, taken on the helipad of Burj Al Arab by Nabila Abbas with the support of SkyDive Dubai
The abaya, which took months to sew and is one of the longest abayas ever made, was worn by the designer herself and displayed from Burj Al Arab’s helipad, rising 280 meters above sea level. The event was photographed by Nabila Abbas, one of the region’s leading photographic talent, onboard a helicopter provided by SkyDive Dubai, the UAE’s state-of-the-art sky dive centre, who also provided the logistical support for the event.
Photo of a 40-meter-long abaya designed by Lamya Abedin in honour of the UAE’s 40th national day, taken on the helipad of Burj Al Arab by Nabila Abbas with the support of SkyDive Dubai
Abedin said: “The UAE has left its mark on the world map and has set examples for others to follow with its cosmopolitan, multicultural society where all races, nationalities, and religions live in peace and harmony. This year, we all celebrate 40 years since the start of our nation and this is our way of taking part in marking this momentous occasion.”
Photo of a 40-meter-long abaya designed by Lamya Abedin in honour of the UAE’s 40th national day, taken on the helipad of Burj Al Arab by Nabila Abbas with the support of SkyDive Dubai
About Burj Al Arab
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a world-class portfolio of hotels and resorts, including Burj Al Arab, the world’s tallest all-suite hotel and recognised as the World’s Most Luxurious Hotel. Designed to resemble the billowing sail of an Arabian dhow, the hotel soars to a height of 321 metres, dominating the Dubai coastline. Regarded as one of the world’s true architectural icons, Burj Al Arab epitomises outstanding personalised service and is dedicated to surpassing guest expectations by providing the ultimate Arabian hospitality experience.
About Lamya Abedin, Founder, Queen of Spades
For this Emarati woman with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, life was more colourful than to pursue a 9 to 5 job. So Lamya Abedin’s ardent love for fashion, styling, makeup and interior decorating got the better of her. Having lived most of her life out of the UAE in various countries in the Gulf, Middle East, Europe and North Africa, Lamya decided to take a lesson in the diversity of cultures and create something unique and novel in the fashion industry. So Abedin blended the cultures she experienced into her designs, to give her national dress a whole new fashion statement.
Designing abayas started as a passion more than a business. It all started when she moved to Jeddah some years ago. She got her inspiration from Saudi fabrics, designs, workmanship, and craftsmanship. While searching for a special abaya for herself in Dubai, she wasn’t able to find that “one-of-a-kind” piece and that led her to create her own line of abayas – all individual pieces of creativity and exclusivity.
When many started to admire her unique ensembles she was encouraged to let her creativity take another step and build her brand – Queen of Spades. People wearing Lamya’s creation are most likely to be the only one in their city to own that piece. Therefore Lamya succeeded in making her women clientele feel so special and give the abaya a creative exuberance she always wanted to.
About SkyDive Dubai
Skydive Dubai offers those interested with the extraordinary skydives over one of the most breathtaking views in the World. Located in the heart of Dubai, Skydive Dubai is in the process of redefining the “skydiving experience” on a global level, and is well on its way to becoming the best skydiving resort on the planet.
The already awe-inspiring Skydive Dubai is open for all fun jumpers of the world… First time tandem jumpers, fun jumpers, coaching and training teams alike.
Skydive Dubai is an all-turbine dropzone; Jumpers can expect to be stepping into the blue out of 2 of the cleanest Twin Otters in the industry, immaculate Pilatus Porter, and a variety of helicopters. We also have a guest Skyvan and Turbo LET 410 mostly based for support at SD2 (Desert Campus).
