Kaftans, sundresses, and effortless linen — dressing for warm-weather getaways.
UAE Today Editorial | Women’s Fashion Guide
With sunshine practically guaranteed, Dubai is a wonderful place to shop for resort and vacation wear, whether you are packing for a Maldives escape or simply dressing for a poolside brunch. The Dubai Mall offers a lovely range of flowing kaftans, breezy sundresses, and relaxed linen, from beloved high-street names to boutique specialists. Here are the most famous places to buy resort and vacation wear at The Dubai Mall.
Effortless Resort Style
Zara — Zara’s summer collections are a genuine highlight for resort dressing, offering flowing sundresses, linen sets, and breezy separates that feel elevated without being fussy. Refreshed regularly through the warmer months, it is an easy first stop for building a versatile holiday wardrobe.
Mango — The Spanish brand Mango excels at relaxed, elegant vacation pieces, from printed maxi dresses to effortless linen shirts and trousers. Its polished, contemporary aesthetic makes it a favourite for resort wear that photographs beautifully and travels easily.
H&M — H&M offers an extensive, affordable range of vacation staples, including breezy dresses, crochet-style pieces, and lightweight separates. With frequent new arrivals throughout the summer season, it is ideal for building a fun, budget-friendly holiday wardrobe.
Beachwear and Cover-Ups
Calzedonia — For beach-ready pieces, the Italian brand Calzedonia offers a colourful range of cover-ups, kaftans, and beach accessories alongside its swimwear. With seasonal collections and a focus on flattering, on-trend designs, it is the place to go for a coordinated poolside look.
Oysho — The Spanish brand Oysho blends beachwear and loungewear beautifully, offering relaxed cover-ups and comfortable, stylish pieces that transition easily from the pool to a beachside café. Its soft fabrics and contemporary designs suit warm-weather dressing particularly well.
Elevated and Boutique Options
Massimo Dutti — For more elevated resort wear, Massimo Dutti offers beautifully made linen dresses, relaxed tailoring, and quality summer separates. Its refined, understated aesthetic suits those who want their vacation wardrobe to feel effortlessly sophisticated rather than purely casual.
& Other Stories — This stylish brand offers thoughtfully designed vacation pieces with a creative, fashion-forward edge. Its curated summer collections blend contemporary trends with quality and detail, appealing to those seeking elevated, distinctive resort style beyond the typical high street.
Accessories for the Getaway
A great vacation look is finished by the right accessories. Straw hats, oversized sunglasses from Sunglass Hut, and woven bags from Parfois or Accessorize add polish to even the simplest outfit, while comfortable sandals from Aldo or Charles & Keith carry a look from beach to dinner. A lightweight scarf also doubles as a stylish cover-up or an easy way to dress up a plain dress for the evening.
Packing and Styling Tips
For genuine versatility, prioritise pieces that layer and mix easily: a good kaftan works as both a beach cover-up and an evening piece with the right sandals, while linen separates transition from daytime sightseeing to a relaxed dinner. Natural fabrics like linen and cotton breathe far better in humid, warm climates than synthetics, making them a smarter choice for genuine comfort on a warm-weather trip.
Shopping Ahead of a Trip
If you are shopping for a specific trip, buy a week or two ahead rather than the day before, giving you time to try pieces together and check they pack well without creasing badly. Linen and cotton blends are more forgiving for travel than pure linen, which wrinkles quickly, so check fabric labels if a crisp, ready-to-wear look matters for your itinerary.
Ready for Wherever the Sun Takes You
From the effortless everyday style of Zara and Mango to the beach-ready pieces at Calzedonia and Oysho and the elevated resort wear at Massimo Dutti, The Dubai Mall makes packing for a getaway a genuine pleasure. Choose fabrics that breathe, pieces that layer, and colours that photograph beautifully, and you will be ready for wherever the sun takes you next.
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