A closing night of awards, runway presentations, and industry figures at the Armani Hotel.
Dubai’s fashion community gathered at the Armani Hotel on January 30, 2026, for the Global Fashion Awards, the closing event of the Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion. The evening brought together designers, creatives, and industry leaders to recognize achievements across fashion, beauty, digital media, and modeling.
Runway Highlights and a Global Style Icon Moment
The ceremony included a runway presentation by Reem Acra, whose designs set the tone for the evening’s visual program. Among the night’s notable moments was Shah Rukh Khan receiving the Global Style Icon Award, bringing together fashion and global entertainment influence on the festival’s final stage.
Sara Charif Among the Invited Guests
Among those in attendance was Sara Charif, founder of Sara Charif Designs. As an emerging designer developing a slow contemporary luxury label, her presence reflected her growing involvement within the regional fashion landscape.
The after-party that followed the ceremony gathered invited guests from across fashion, media, and business, providing a private close to the festival’s week of programming.
From Panel Speaker to Closing Night Attendee
Earlier that day, Sara Charif appeared as a speaker at the festival’s masterclass, From Vision to Brand, where she discussed the process of building a fashion label with clarity, discipline, and long-term perspective. Her participation in both the daytime program and the evening’s closing events marked a full-circle presence at the festival.
A Designer to Watch
As Sara Charif Designs prepares for its official launch, her appearance at the Global Fashion Awards after-party signals her entry into the wider conversation shaping contemporary fashion in Dubai. With a focus on craftsmanship, restraint, and quiet sensuality, the brand is positioning itself as part of a new generation of designers redefining modern luxury.
