Get set for some festive fun

It is the time of the year when evenings turn more vivacious. Gala events, balls and fundraisers seem to come together as the climate takes a turn for the better. Coinciding with this is a shift in customer preferences – the focus now is on single items of clothing . So, more and more shops are going exclusive with blouses and evening wear to cater to this trend. This focus benefits customers as they get a wider range of choice and styles.

For instance, at Bardiaat Trading, a new outlet at Mazaaya Centre, the racks present a variety of evening gowns that will solve any woman's dilemma about what to wear for that ball this weekend.

Zahra Rezaei, the owner of the boutique, has a range of shimmering evening wear as well as a selection of casual wear which she picks from designer collections in America, Europe and Canada.

Sequins, beads and embroidery adorn her dresses which are priced as low as Dh200. "We bring in new styles almost every 15 days; this eliminates the chances of running into someone wearing the same dress," says Zahra. She is now getting ready with clothes apt for the Ramadan season, like evening gowns with long sleeves.