Whether you’re planning a seaside escape or a resort staycation, a modest cover-up is a must-have in any summer wardrobe. From flowing kaftans to tailored capes, we’ve rounded up the region’s most refined picks that offer full coverage. Consider this your guide to the beach layers worth packing.
Taller Marmo
Dhs 5,332
AED 6,662
No one does holiday drama quite like the Dubai-born, Milan-made house. This season’s “Aarons” lemon kaftan and the fringed “Bohemian” in baby-blue hit that sweet spot between Riviera glamour and practical comfort, with fluid crepe that folds into nothing and swishes on command. Price tags hover around €1,200 (about Dhs 4,800), but the cost-per-wear maths checks out when you’re still reaching for it at sundown drinks.
Bouguessa
Bouguessa’s summer edit spins tailored polish into shoreline mode. Sizes run loose, and at roughly Dhs 2,000 they’re a savvy investment that sidesteps trend fatigue.
Anatomi
Doaa Alghouti peppers her summer edit with, earthy colours, tonal embroidery and micro-pleats that catch the breeze but not the sun.
Hessa Falasi
The abaya queen’s “Zainah Cut” designs travel surprisingly well. A luxe pick at about Dhs 1,600 that proves you can keep sleeves long without overheating.
Serrb
From the brand’s Ramadan/Eid 2025 collection, the RMDN’25 L19 pleated cape in bronze strikes that ideal between statement and subtle. Made from organza chiffon with a Japanese satin underdress, it floats without feeling fussy.
Bambah
Maha Abdul Rasheed’s “Resort 25” drop goes full technicolour. The aqua “Josephine” kaftan and metallic crochet number are cut loose, lined for opacity, and ring in between Dhs 1,100 and 1,650. Pack one and you’ve basically handled every RSVP from yacht to Eid barbecue.
