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What I Wear in UAE: My Modest Winter Layers for Dubai Weather
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items Living in UAE, I struggled to find modest winter layers that work for 15-25°C. Mornings are chilly and afternoons are warm in Dubai, so I needed jackets that are not too heavy. This is my small edit from last winter - just the 20 pieces I actually ke...
I kept this one for Dubai mall evenings. It's super light so I don't get too hot inside, but enough for the chilly AC and outside at night. I wear it with jeans and abaya both. The material is not see-through and doesn't wrinkle when I fold it in my ...
ZEAGOO Women's Lightweight Bomber Jacket
My go-to blazer for office and meetings in Dubai. I was looking for something modest that I can wear with jeans and trousers both. This brown one is lightweight so I don't sweat in the day, but looks formal enough for work. I got it in L and the slee...
ZESICA Women's Business Blazer - Modest UAE
I love this cropped trench for UAE winters. I wanted a light layer that works with my abaya and also with jeans. It's oversized so I can wear a hoodie underneath on colder evenings. The buttons are good quality and the color goes with everything. I w...
ZESICA Cropped Trench Coat Lightweight UAE
This barn jacket is everywhere right now and I get why. I bought it for the vintage brown color - it matches my black abaya perfectly. It's faux suede so it's soft but not too heavy for UAE. I wear it for coffee runs and evenings out. The fit is crop...
ZESICA Faux Suede Barn Jacket Vintage Brown
I picked this plaid blazer for office days. I needed something that looks professional but still modest with full sleeves. I wear it with black trousers for meetings and with jeans for university. The plaid is subtle, not too loud, and the fit is loo...
ZESICA Plaid Business Blazer - Office UAE
Kept this vest for desert nights and travel. I layer it over my abaya and over sweaters, it looks stylish both ways. The inside is fluffy and warm but it's sleeveless so I don't overheat. Brown and white color is my favorite combo.
Mina Self Faux Suede Winter Vest UAE
I use this fleece vest for casual days. It's zip up so easy to wear over my abaya when I go out. It's light but warm enough, and has pockets which I love. Good for everyday use in UAE winters.
Mina Self Fleece Sherpa Vest - Zip Up
I bought this herringbone blazer for office work. The beige color is so easy to match with everything I own. It's double breasted and fully lined, so it looks premium. Boyfriend fit is comfortable and modest for my office days.
Mina Self Herringbone Tweed Double Breasted Blazer
I wear this grey blazer when I need a formal look. It's collarless and oversized so it's very modest and comfortable. I like the dark grey color for winter, it goes with my black and white outfits. The fabric is premium and it has pockets.
Mina Self Oversized Collarless Blazer Grey
I love this denim jacket for casual days. The stand collar and buttons give it a military style look which I like. It's lightweight for UAE weather and I wear it over abayas and dresses. I got it in blue, it's easy to style.
CHICME Denim Jacket - Button Up Stand Collar
This pearl denim shirt is so cute. I got it because of the pearl details on the sleeves. It's modest with long sleeves and I wear it for travel and casual dinners. Goes well with jeans and abaya both.
CHICME Pearl Rhinestone Denim Shirt UAE
I keep this plush fleece for cold evenings. It's full zip with high neck so it's cozy and modest. It's soft and warm but not too heavy. I wear it for travel and daily wear in UAE winter.
32 Degrees Heat Plush Fleece Full Zip Jacket
I bought this fuzzy hooded cardigan for home and casual outings. It's super soft and warm. It has a hood and pocket, open front so easy to layer over my abaya. I love wearing it on lazy days in UAE.
Dokotoo Fuzzy Fleece Hooded Cardigan UAE
This cropped corduroy jacket is my winter favorite. The quilted style and stand collar keep me warm and modest. It's chunky soft fabric is perfect for UAE evenings. I wear it with brown pants and abaya.
Dokotoo 2026 Cropped Corduroy Quilted Jacket
I wear this brown teddy fleece when it's cold outside. Full zip with lapel so it's modest and warm. Brown color is trendy and goes with black abaya. It has pockets and oversized fit which I love for UAE winter.
Dokotoo Brown Fleece Jacket Lapel Full Zip
I got this plaid boyfriend blazer for office days. Houndstooth pattern looks so classy and professional. It's notch lapel with 2 buttons, modest fit for work and uni in UAE. I wear brown color with my abaya.
Ebossy Plaid Boyfriend Houndstooth Blazer
I bought this brown faux suede jacket for my winter collection in UAE. It's cropped but still modest with oversized fit. I love the button down collared style and patch pockets. It's lightweight for Dubai and I wear it for work, uni and mall outings ...
PRETTYGARDEN Faux Suede Cropped Jacket Brown
I got this ZESICA pearls trim cardigan for modest office wear in UAE. I love the pearl details and it looks so elegant. I wear size M, it's soft knitted and not see-through. Perfect for Dubai AC and winter, I pair it with my abaya and jeans for work ...
ZESICA Pearls Trim Cardigan 2026 Sweater
I got this black faux leather bomber for nights in Dubai. Oversized fit makes it modest and easy to layer over my abaya. I wear it for mall and casual outings. The moto style looks chic and the zip up is comfortable for fall and winter in UAE.
AUTOMET Oversized Faux Leather Bomber
I wear this Columbia fleece for winter in UAE. It's lightweight and perfect for 15-25°C weather. I bought it for hiking and desert trips. The black color is modest and goes with everything, and it keeps me warm in office and outdoors.
Columbia Fast Trek II Jacket