Gulf Kanduras
Ashbiliya offers all four Gulf kandura styles — Emirati (collarless, center-chest tassel), Saudi (stand collar, two buttons), Omani (side tassel, embroidered neckline), and Kuwaiti (single-button collar, slimmer cut) — in a range of fabrics and sizes from children to men, across 11 UAE branches. Prices in-store.
What is a kandura?
The kandura (also called thobe or dishdasha) is the traditional Gulf men’s robe — a long, loose garment worn daily and for occasions. Its details differ by country in collar, tassel and cut.
Emirati Kandura
Collarless, with a tarboosh tassel from the center of the chest.
Distinguished by clean simplicity: a loose cut and an unbroken neckline. The chest tassel ranges from plain for daily wear to decoratively woven for occasions. White in summer; earth tones in winter.
Saudi Thobe
Stand collar with two front buttons.
Longer and looser, with a formal silhouette from the stand collar; the front buttons ease dressing. It straddles traditional and semi-formal contexts — offices and meetings.
Omani Kandura
Collarless, with a side-shoulder tassel and embroidered neckline.
Identifiable by neckline embroidery and a tassel at the shoulder rather than the chest. Oman is known for colour variety — beige, grey, soft blue and white.
Kuwaiti Dishdasha
Single-button collar, slimmer cut, lighter fabric.
Slightly shorter and more fitted, with a single-button collar and lighter fabric for humidity. It overlaps with Bahraini and Qatari designs in some details.
Quick comparison
| Style | Collar | Tassel | Cut | Common colour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirati | Collarless | Center chest | Loose | White |
| Saudi | Stand, 2 buttons | None | Long, loose | White |
| Omani | Collarless | Side + embroidery | Mid | Varied |
| Kuwaiti | 1-button | None typically | Slimmer | White/light |
Sizes
Available in sizes from children to men. For help choosing, contact us on WhatsApp or visit your nearest branch.
Our kandura brands
We carry kanduras from our own label Ashbiliya (ISHBLIAH), and from Al-Sheikh, Claridge, and ALBAIRQ.
Related questions
What is the difference between the four kanduras?
Emirati: collarless with a center-chest tassel. Saudi: stand collar with two buttons. Omani: side tassel and embroidery. Kuwaiti: single-button collar, lighter fabric.
Can I wear a style that isn’t from my country?
Yes — there’s no strict rule; many choose by taste or occasion.
What sizes are available?
From children to men.
How do I find the price?
Prices are in-store. Contact us on WhatsApp or visit your nearest branch.