Danya Almulla is an Emirati television personality and entrepreneur, best known as Diva Dee on the Netflix hit Dubai Bling. She is referred to as a woman of many firsts, and the description fits, because she became the first Emirati female on Netflix. She grew up in Abu Dhabi, and her father encouraged her to learn and sent her to an international school. A university visit to New York kindled her entrepreneurial spirit.
That spirit led to Bicnic, a luxury picnic business, and to a career in content creation. She later introduced DeesignS, a shoe brand famous for its double heel, on season two of Dubai Bling. Her voice travels far past the screen too. In 2025 she spoke at the Future of Women Leaders Forum in Dubai, an event from Gulf News and BeingShe, and she champions climate awareness and sustainability. Cosmopolitan Middle East has featured her, and so has Harper's Bazaar Arabia.
A Crimson Chiffon Gown Owns The IIFA Insider Backdrop
Red was the whole message at IIFA Insider, and the gown delivered it in full. The floor-length dress is cut from crimson chiffon and finished at a high mock neck that gives the silhouette a graceful start. A long scarf panel falls from the collar straight down the front, drawing one slim vertical line from neck to hem. The sleeves are wide and sheer, opening into cascading ruffles that flutter whenever she lifts a hand.
Sleeves this wide make every gesture look graceful, and the tonal red from collar to hem keeps the whole look unified. The skirt follows in tiered ruffled layers that sweep the floor in a romantic wave. Fabric this airy photographs beautifully, and every layer catches the light differently. Behind her, giant gold marquee letters spelled INSIDER in glowing round bulbs, so the red gown and the golden lights made a pairing the cameras clearly loved. It is a gown made for flashbulbs.
Danya Almulla Cinches The Gown In Black And Gold
The wide black belt at her waist is the styling hero of the outfit. Its ornate gold buckle gleams against the chiffon and gives the flowing gown a clear waistline, so all those ruffles gather into a flattering outline. Belting a dress this airy is a smart trick, and the gold of the buckle echoes the golden bulbs on the backdrop.
Then comes the oversized black leather clutch, puffy and relaxed, tucked under her arm. Black shows up in both the belt and the bag, giving the red two dark anchors that balance the color. A pale manicure completes the hands, a gentle touch that lets the red and black speak for themselves. The result is a gown that looks effortless from a distance and wonderfully detailed up close.
Sleek Hair And Winged Liner Finish The Look
Her hair is pulled back into a sleek low updo and a few loose strands rest near her cheeks, a choice that shows off the high collar and the scarf panel. The updo and the high collar make a tidy match, since neither one crowds the other. Winged eyeliner and dark lashes make her eyes the beauty headline, a warm nude-brown lip keeps the face easy, and her skin glows under the marquee bulbs.
All of the makeup choices lean warm and neutral, which hands the spotlight to the gown. The overall effect is camera ready from every angle. Her pose adds a final flourish. One hand rests on her belt while the other hangs gently beside the ruffles, a relaxed stance that lets the fabric do the talking.
Danya Almulla Hands Out A Red Carpet Styling Lesson
Danya Almulla now has a masterclass to her name for anyone planning an outfit for Abu Dhabi. Pick one strong shade for the gown. Choose a flowing fabric that dances around you. Let a belt add the structure, and let gold hardware pick up the lights of the venue. Keep the beauty look warm and neutral so the dress gets all the spotlight.
Every one of those ideas is easy to borrow, whether the dress is crimson or any other favorite color. Emerald, cobalt or ivory would suit the same cut beautifully. A long scarf panel is an especially smart addition, because it stretches the body into an elegant vertical line and adds movement to every stride. Expect plenty of outfits inspired by this one as January gets closer.
IIFA 2027 Brings Bollywood Back To Yas Island
IIFA Insider is the warm-up, and the big night is huge. The 27th IIFA Weekend and Awards fill Etihad Arena on Yas Island on January 22 and 23, 2027, the fourth edition in Abu Dhabi after 2022, 2023 and 2024. Karan Johar and Varun Dhawan host the awards ceremony on January 23, and Salman Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Janhvi Kapoor are set to perform. Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal host the IIFA Digital Awards on January 22. Tickets start at Dh100 at Etihad Arena, and the ceremony will stream live around the world, a first for IIFA. The festival continues its partnership alongside the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi and Miral, and Sobha Realty keeps its partnership going into 2027. If the Insider outfits are a preview of the glamour coming, January is going to be a fashion feast. Start planning your look now, because Abu Dhabi is about to host a celebration to remember.
