Delivered to the UAE
Made-to-Measure Pakistani Suits Delivered to the UAE
The Gilded Seam makes women’s clothing to your own measurements in Pakistan and delivers it to addresses across the Emirates, from Dubai and Sharjah to Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. Send a photo of the outfit you want, or choose one of our designs and change what you like, and we agree every detail with you before anything is cut. We have no shop or tailor in the UAE: you order online, a single piece is fine, and the finished outfit is couriered to your door.
- Made in Pakistan, shipped to the UAE
- Single pieces welcome
- Full payment in advance
- 5 to 7 working days to make, plus shipping
- Quote in USD, GBP or EUR
InspirationQuick answers
Ordering from the UAE
The questions customers ask before their first order, answered for your country.
What can I order?
Made-to-measure women’s clothing: three-piece and two-piece shalwar kameez, kurtas and kameez, co-ords, Eid outfits, casual party wear and Western pieces such as dresses, skirts and trousers. You can send your own design or reference photo, or start from one of our designs and change the neckline, sleeves, length, trousers or embroidery. Longer kameez lengths and full sleeves are easy to ask for.
Can I order just one suit?
Yes. One suit is a normal order for us, and it is cut to your measurements like any other. We do not offer free samples, so your first order is a real outfit made for you. If you want several pieces, for example before Eid, put them on one request and we quote them together.
Can you provide the fabric?
Yes. With Fabric + Stitching we supply the fabric and make the outfit, so nothing has to travel from the UAE to Pakistan. Tell us the colour, the feel and the occasion, and we send photos and descriptions of the fabric we suggest. Nothing is cut until you agree it.
Can I send my own fabric?
Yes, subject to fabric suitability and sufficient quantity. This is our Stitching Only service, and it has two shipping stages: you send the fabric from the UAE to us in Pakistan, then we ship the finished outfit back to you. Please send us photos before posting anything, so we can confirm the fabric, the quantity and how to send it.
How do I submit my measurements?
Enter them on the quote form in centimetres or inches, whichever your tape shows, and keep to one unit. Our size guide shows where each measurement is taken. If you would like help, choose measurement guidance on the form and we will talk you through it on WhatsApp.
How are the design and fit agreed?
In writing, before anything is cut. There are no appointments or try-ons in the UAE, so we confirm the neckline, sleeves, lengths, trouser style, lining and any embroidery with you, check your measurements, and ask about anything unclear. Your quote lists all of it.
Where is the clothing made?
In Pakistan. Every outfit is cut, stitched and finished there and couriered to you in the UAE. We have no shop, studio or tailor in Dubai or anywhere else in the Emirates, so ordering happens online and on WhatsApp.
How long does it take, and what does shipping cost?
We make your outfit in 5 to 7 working days, counted from when your quote is approved and paid in full, or with Stitching Only, from when your fabric reaches us. Courier time to the UAE comes on top of that, and the delivery cost is already in your written quote. If you need it for Eid or a wedding you are attending, put the date on the form.
Who handles import charges?
We do. Your written quote includes delivery to your address in the UAE and any customs duty, VAT and courier fees on the parcel, so there is nothing extra to pay when it arrives. If a courier ever asks you for payment on delivery, contact us before paying anything.
How do I request a quote?
Use the Request a Custom Quote form; opened from this page, it has the United Arab Emirates selected. Add a photo of your design or choose one of ours, tell us your city, and say whether you want our fabric or yours. We reply with one written total in US dollars, pounds or euros, whichever you choose. You pay in full once you have approved it.
Two ways to start
Your design, or one of ours
Send a photo of the outfit you want, or customise one of our designs. Either way it is cut to your measurements and shipped to the UAE.
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Have something in mind?
Upload a photo, a screenshot or a sketch. We’ll make it as a single piece, cut to your measurements, and agree every detail with you before we start.
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Like one of ours?
Pick a design from our collection and change what you want: neckline, sleeves, length or lining. Same care, your version.
Single pieces welcome
One outfit is enough. No minimum bundle.
Full payment in advance
You pay once you’ve approved your quote, before we cut anything.
5 to 7 working days to make
Production time only. Shipping is added on top.
Delivered worldwide
Delivery and import charges are included in your quote.
Two ways to order
Our fabric, or yours
Both are made to your measurements. The minimum order is one suit, and we don’t offer free samples.
Fabric + Stitching
We supply the agreed fabric and make your outfit to your measurements. One parcel: the finished outfit shipped to you.
- Fabric agreed with you before cutting
- Minimum order one suit
- No need to send anything
Stitching Only
You supply suitable fabric, such as an unstitched suit, and we cut, stitch and finish it.
- Two shipping stages: your fabric to us in Pakistan, then the outfit to you
- Confirm suitability and quantity before sending
- Minimum order one suit
In detail
Fabric, delivery and sizes in the UAE
Official sources
- u.ae: Customs duty and tariff
- UAE Ministry of Finance: Value Added Tax
- Dubai Customs: e-commerce exemption threshold (2026)
Import rules can change. Check the official source for your parcel.
Ordering to Dubai
Most of our UAE enquiries mention Dubai, so here is what helps there. Give a mobile number that you answer, because UAE couriers usually call or message before they deliver, and include your building name, area and, if you have one, your Makani number. If you live in a tower with a concierge, say whether the parcel can be left there.
Dubai already has plenty of tailors, so why order from us? Because you can send a photo from Instagram at midnight, choose the fabric from home, and have the outfit made to your measurements without visits back and forth. If you have fabric you bought at Meena Bazaar in Bur Dubai or in Satwa, Stitching Only works too, as long as we confirm it before you send it.
Delivery to the UAE and import charges
Your outfit is made in Pakistan and couriered to you, so it enters the UAE as an import. The UAE government portal u.ae says a 5 per cent customs duty is imposed on goods imported from abroad, and the Ministry of Finance explains that VAT applies to imports of goods, at the standard rate of 5 per cent. In 2026 Dubai Customs raised the customs duty exemption for e-commerce shipments to AED 1,000 of CIF value.
You do not need to work any of that out. Your written quote includes delivery to your address and whatever duty, VAT and courier fees apply, so nothing is due at the door. Shipping time is separate from the 5 to 7 working days we take to make the outfit, and our guide to processing and worldwide delivery explains how the two add up.
Fabric for UAE weather
For most of the year the answer is light and breathable: lawn and cambric are cool against the skin in the heat and hold up to frequent washing. Offices, malls and cars are often cold with air conditioning, so a lined kameez or a slightly heavier cotton is worth thinking about for workwear. From December to February the evenings cool down, and linen or khaddar suits a desert evening or a winter Eid.
If you wear an abaya over your outfit, tell us. A kameez that sits smoothly underneath, with a softer collar and sleeves that do not bunch at the wrist, is easy to plan into the design. The fabric guide compares every fabric we use, and our designs show the shapes you can start from.
Across the Emirates
We deliver to every emirate: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Ordering works the same everywhere, and the quote covers delivery to your address wherever it is.
Ordering from elsewhere in the Gulf? We also have guides for Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, and you can see all our locations.
What we do for the UAE
Design, fabric, stitching, fancy work and more
Each service has its own page with the details for your country.
- Custom designSend a screenshot, sketch or written brief from the UAE, and we stitch it to your measurements in Pakistan.In the UAE
- Fabric + StitchingWe source the fabric and make the outfit in Pakistan, so only one parcel needs to reach you in the UAE.In the UAE
- Stitching OnlySend your unstitched suit from the UAE once we confirm it, and we stitch it to your measurements in Pakistan.In the UAE
- Fancy workEmbroidery, lace and borders on the outfit we stitch for you, from delicate to statement for Eid.In the UAE
- Customise our designsStart from one of our designs and change the sleeves, length, neckline or lining to suit life in the UAE.In the UAE
Across the UAE
Local notes by city
Where people buy fabric, the weather, and what they order most.
- DubaiA saved screenshot or a Meena Bazaar suit, cut to your measurements in Pakistan and couriered to Dubai.Ordering from Dubai
- Abu DhabiPolished workwear and Eid outfits for the capital, stitched to measure in Pakistan and couriered to Abu Dhabi.Ordering from Abu Dhabi
- SharjahFabric from Rolla or a suit from home, stitched to measure in Pakistan for Sharjah, Khor Fakkan and Kalba.Ordering from Sharjah
- AjmanEveryday kurtas and Eid sets for Ajman, cut to measure in Pakistan and quoted with delivery included.Ordering from Ajman
- Al AinBreathable cottons for the inland heat and warmer pieces for cool nights, made to measure for Al Ain.Ordering from Al Ain
- Ras Al KhaimahFrom the coast to Jebel Jais: made-to-measure outfits for Ras Al Khaimah, stitched in Pakistan.Ordering from Ras Al Khaimah
- FujairahLight, humid-weather outfits for the east coast, made to measure in Pakistan and couriered to Fujairah.Ordering from Fujairah
Journal
Guides for the UAE
- 4 min readPakistani suits in Dubai and the UAE: a buying guideBuying Pakistani suits in Dubai or anywhere in the UAE: ready-to-wear, unstitched or made to measure, what each route gives you, and how to choose the right one.Read
- 4 min readOnline ladies tailor for Dubai, made in PakistanLooking for a ladies tailor in Dubai online? How ordering made-to-measure clothing from Pakistan works, what replaces the try-on, and when a nearby tailor is better.Read
- 4 min readFabrics for UAE heat and air-conditioned officesChoosing fabric for UAE life: what breathes in humid coastal heat, what copes with cold offices and malls, and how lining and wearing an abaya change the choice.Read
- 4 min readEid dresses for Dubai and the UAE, made to measurePlanning Eid dresses in Dubai or across the UAE: outfits for prayers, visits and evenings out, fabric for the season Eid falls in, and ordering in good time.Read
- 4 min readRamadan in the UAE: outfits for iftars and taraweehWhat to wear in Ramadan in the UAE: outfits for iftar invitations at home and in hotels, taraweeh at the mosque, late suhoor gatherings and shorter working days.Read
- 4 min readWedding guest outfits for UAE weddingsWhat to wear as a guest at a Pakistani wedding in the UAE: mehndi, nikah and reception outfits, hotel ballrooms and outdoor winter venues, and ordering in time.Read
What we make
Women’s clothing, made to measure
Shalwar kameez, kurtas and kameez, co-ords, Eid outfits, casual party wear and Western pieces. Not bridal wear, menswear or childrenswear.
- Inspiration
01 · Custom stitching
Custom stitching
We make custom women’s clothing to your measurements: shalwar kameez, kurtas, co-ords, Eid outfits and Western pieces, cut and stitched in Pakistan and shipped to you wherever you live.
Quoted individuallyExplore - Inspiration
02 · Send Your Design
Send Your Design
Seen an outfit you love on Instagram, at a wedding or in an old family photo? Send it to us.
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03 · Fabric + Stitching
Fabric + Stitching
With Fabric + Stitching, we supply the fabric and make your outfit to your measurements in Pakistan.
Quoted individuallyExplore - Inspiration
04 · Stitching Only
Stitching Only
With Stitching Only, you supply suitable fabric or an unstitched brand suit, and we cut, stitch and finish it to your measurements in Pakistan.
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Inspiration05 · Custom abayas
Custom abayas
We make abayas to your measurements in Pakistan and ship them to you wherever you live, including Dubai and the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the rest of the Gulf, the UK and the USA.
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06 · Custom embroidery
Custom embroidery
We add embroidery in two ways.
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FAQ
More questions from the UAE
Measuring guide: how to measure. The whole process: how ordering works.
Do you have a shop or tailor in Dubai?
No. We have no shop, studio or tailor anywhere in the UAE. Everything is ordered online or on WhatsApp, made in Pakistan and couriered to your address in the Emirates.
Can I order an outfit for a wedding I am attending in Dubai?
Yes, as a guest. We make Eid outfits and casual party wear, dressed up without being heavy. Put the date on the form, and remember that courier time is added to the 5 to 7 working days we take to make it.
Can you copy an outfit from an Instagram photo?
We can make an outfit inspired by your photo, cut to your measurements. Upload the picture, tell us which details matter to you, and we will say honestly if anything needs to change for your fabric. Every detail is agreed in writing before cutting.
Ready when you are
Made to measure, delivered to the UAE
Send a photo of what you want, or pick one of our designs, and tell us your city in the UAE. We reply with a written quote in US dollars, pounds or euros, whichever you choose, including delivery and import charges. Once you approve and pay in full, we make it in 5 to 7 working days.
No commitment until you approve your written quote.