Emirates Woman thinks globally and supports locally. As the region’s leading women’s fashion and lifestyle brand and with over 40 years at the forefront of publishing in the Middle East, we remain dedicated championing and supporting the incredible women of the region and beyond. The event returns this year to shine a light on the women whose outstanding achievements in their respective fields align with the values we hold dear: integrity, authenticity, excellence, and grit.

The Nominees

Nominees for the Emirates Woman – Woman of the Year Awards have been unveiled. The nominees have been shortlisted from the previous 11 issues of Emirates Woman and the winners will be decided by a combination of public vote and judges within the industry. Awards will be given for the previous 12 months and an additional award will be given for Emirates Woman – Woman of the Year Awards.

The Refinement Issue

VALÉRIE MESSIKA – Founder, Messika
DIMA AYAD – Founder, Dima Ayad
ERIKA DOYLE – Founder, Drink Dry
RASIDA LAKOBA – Founder, Rasario

The Winter Escape Issue

ILKYAZ ÖZEL – Founder, New Arrivals
ALIA ZAKI – Founder, L’alingi
ELIZABETH VON DER GOLTZ – Founding Board Member, RAISEFashion
NADINE MERABI – Founder, Nadine Merabi

The Alignment Issue

HELENA HIJAZI – Founder, FitnGlam
MARISA PEER – Founder, RTT
SARAH LINDSAY – Founder, Roar Fitness
PATRIZIA BORTOLIN – Project Leader, Kintsugi Space

The Tech Issue

CHRISTIANA MAXION – Founder, MAXION
FAJER FAHAD – Founder, Beauline Beauty
ARAM KABBANI – Chief of Fashion and Retail, MWAZ
REBECCA TRESTON – Laser Skincare Expert, Hortman Clinics

The Authenticity Issue

TAMARA RALPH – Founder, Tamara Ralph
HER HIGHNESS SHEIKHA MOZAH BINT MARWAN AL MAKTOUM – First Emirati Helicopter Pilot
AL REEM AL TENAIJI – Founder, Kintsugi Space
AMNA MOHAMMAD KARMOSTAJI – Founder, Elna Line

The Abundance Issue

AISHA BINHENDI – Founder, TOi Fine Jewelry
DUHA ALRAMADHAN – Founder, Aubade
SHAHD ALSHEHAIL – Founder, Abadia
ROSANNA + CHRISTIE WOLLENBERG – Co-Founders, Otiumberg

The Creativity Issue

JENNA MEEK – Co-Founder, REFY
HAYA JARRAR – Founder, Romani + Romani Home
YASMIN AL MULLA – Artist and Designer, YNM DUBAI
SARAH ALHASHIMI – Film Director

The Body Issue

AMENI ESSEIBI – Model
JESSICA SEPEL – Founder, JSHealth
DINA ELSHURAFA – Founder, Reform Athletica
HADIL AL-KHATIB – Founder, The Broth Lab

The Summer Escape Issue

NAT MORCOS – Co-Founder, goshá + SKOONI Arts Foundation & Residence
COURTNEY BLACK – Founder, Courtney Black Fitness
MICHELE BARCLAY – Founder, BROWZ
ANITA PATRICKSON – Founder, AMANU

The Visionary Issue

INGIE CHALHOUB – Founder and President, Etoile Group
NADINE KANSO – Founder, Bil Arabi
KHADIJA AL BASTAKI – Senior Vice President, Dubai Design District (d3)
SHEIKHA AL MHEIRI – Entrepreneur and Founder, MAD Hospitality

The Bold Issue

AMINA TAHER – Former Vice President  Brand, Marketing, & Sponsorships at Etihad Airways and Founder, AT The Agency
MARIAM YEHIA – Founder, Mrs. Keepa
MONA KATTAN – Founder, Kayali

To vote for our nominees, click here and select the winner under each category.

The Event

Winners will be announced at the event on October 10th, 2024. The black-tie event will be an intimate occasion with a reception and seated dinner.

For more information, please contact events.ew@motivate.ae. or visit the official website

Date: October 10th, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: One&Only One Za’abeel, Dubai

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