Dubai Street Style
Name: Lyla Dalal
Occupation: Co-founder Odyssey Dubai Fashion + Lifestyle
From: Holland, and has been in Dubai for nine years
What are you wearing? J Brand "Houlihan" cargo pants, Reiss blouse, Mango cardigan, Forever 21 shoes, "part deux" bag and Van Cleef & Arpels necklace.
Her thoughts on Dubai: She is hoping to find exciting deals at the Dubai Shopping Festival.
On her wish list: Boyfriend Bag by Rebecca Minkoff and Bionda Castana sandals that will "take me all the way through to summer!"
Name: Vandana Bhatia
Occupation: Co-founder Odyssey Dubai Fashion + Lifestyle
From: She was brought up in London and moved to Dubai when she got married to her Indian husband, who was born and raised in Dubai.
What are you wearing? Joseph sweater, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna blouse, J Brand "Houlihan" cargo pants, Miu Miu sandals and Chanel bag.
Her thoughts on Dubai: "Dubai is a modern, vibrant city yet at the same time warm and welcoming."
Name: Rashi Chowdhary
Occupation: Nutritionist
What are you wearing? Ted Baker top, Mango pants, Fendi bag, Chopard watch and Macau shoes
Her thoughts on Dubai: "Love Dubai... absolutely love it!"
Name: Annabelle Mwankwo Mwazu
Occupation: Curator form London
Why she is in Dubai: For a contemporary-arts festival on the African diaspora and an exhibition at Mojo Gallery.
What are you wearing? Shoes from Office in London, the bag is a gift form someone is Sengal, Gap jeans and everything else is Zara.
Her thoughts on Dubai: Annabelle will be missing the Dubai festival due to travel but really believes it's the highlight of Dubai and worth traveling there for!
Name: Saif bin Thani
Occupation: Lawyer
From: He is a local from UAE and was brought up in Dubai.
What are you wearing? Shoes are by Prada.
His thoughts on Dubai: "Dubai is all about being at the forefront of regional change and development. Dubai is the city of hope for millions around the world."
Name: Tejal Partlett
Occupation: Insurance underwriter
From: Originally from London and living in Dubai since May
What are you wearing? Hobbs black boots, Long Tall Sally jeans, Whistles shirt, custom-made jewelry and Hermès bag
Her thoughts on Dubai: Dubai is lovely, has a great vibe and she can hardly wait for the Dubai Shopping Festival. She has hardly shopped since she's arrived so she can't wait 'til she can hit those shops.
Name: Mona Hauser
Occupation: Owner XVA gallery and XVA art hotel
From: Kentucky originally but has lived in Dubai since 1988
What are you wearing? Twinset is likely Chanel, trousers are her own design -- produced by XVA's own tailor Imamadin -- watch and bag are Hermès vintage, shoes are Chanel and diamond drop earrings by Aliel.
Her thoughts on Dubai: "Dubai is the perfect place for the contemporary fashion experience. Multiple ethnicities intermingle to bring a wide variety of designs and fabrics together."
Name: Mouna Ayadi
Occupation: Barclays Wealth
From: Tunisia
What are you wearing? Scarf is from AlMotaHajiba which is a brand from Qatar and the sSkirt is from Marks & Spencer.
Her thoughts on Dubai: "I like living in Dubai especially because it is a very safe place. Looking forward to shopping for me and my kids at the Dubai festival."
Name: Roland Clemente
Occupation: Chef at La Petite Maison
From: His parents are from the Philippines originally, but he grew up in France. He has spent the past four months in Dubai.
What are you wearing? Nike Air Force 1 sneakers, Diesel jeans, Lee shirt and H&M jacket.
His thoughts on Dubai: "Dubai is great, lots of fun with great nightlife to boot. Although it's a lot of work and I hope to visit the festival if I get some time off."
Name: Maria Kravchevskaya
Occupation: Director of ICT
From: Russia
What are you wearing? Loro Piana cashmere sweater, Dolce & Gabanna jeans, Michael Kors boots and Jil Sander bag
Her thoughts on Dubai: "Love the shopping festival because I'm always bargain-hunting. My choices are often upscale brands, hence the festival is a great place for that."
Sharma's coterie of stylish subjects was as international as they come. Most have been living in Dubai for close to a decade, with their homelands as varied as Tunisia and Kentucky. Interestingly, recognizable Western brands, such as Forever 21, Reiss, and Zara, were well represented, while well-to-do women also carried Hermès as their handbag of choice.
Check out the full gallery above (be sure to click on the full-screen option) and then peruse some other impressive street-style fashions here.