Made to Measure Abayas in Dubai

A made to measure abaya is available for any abaya in the Rima Atelier collection, and it costs nothing extra. Choose the piece you want, send your measurements, and the atelier will cut it for you in Dubai.

This service is for anyone who wants the ease of an open-front abaya with a length and fit based on her own measurements. It is part of the same made-to-order process used for every piece, with 5 to 10 days allowed for making before delivery.

What Is a Made to Measure Abaya?

A made to measure abaya is cut to the measurements you provide instead of a standard XS to XXL size. At Rima Atelier, this option is free and can be selected for any piece in the open-front abaya collection.

Every Rima Atelier abaya is made to order in Dubai after the order is placed. It has an open front, wide cuffed sleeves and a matching chiffon shayla. Made to measure adds your individual measurements to that process without adding to the price.

You may see similar services described as a custom abaya in Dubai, a tailored abaya in the UAE or a bespoke abaya. Here, the meaning is simple: you choose an existing Rima Atelier piece and the atelier cuts it to the measurements you send. If you are looking for abaya alterations, this is a different route because the measurements are supplied before cutting, not after delivery.

How Does the Free Made to Measure Service Work?

The process has six clear steps, from choosing an abaya to receiving it. The making time is 5 to 10 days, then delivery time is added.

1. Choose a piece. Browse the collection and select the design, fabric and detail you want.
2. Choose made to measure. Select the made to measure option rather than relying on a standard size.
3. Send your measurements. Provide the five measurements used for the open-front shape: length, bust, sleeve, hips and shoulder.
4. Your piece is cut in Dubai. The small atelier cuts the abaya to the measurements you supplied and makes it to order.
5. Allow 5 to 10 days. This is the making time for the piece, not the delivery estimate.
6. Your order is delivered. Delivery within the UAE is complimentary. International delivery is calculated at checkout by destination and weight.

If you want to compare this process with standard sizing first, the Size Guide includes the full chart and an interactive size finder. The detailed abaya sizing guide for the UAE also explains how height relates to size.

Which Measurements Matter for an Open-Front Abaya?

The five measurements that matter are length, bust, sleeve, hips and shoulder. Length leads because an open-front abaya sits relaxed through the body, while its hem position determines whether the overall proportion looks right for your height and footwear.

Measurement	What It Determines
Length	The finished length of the abaya and where the hem sits.
Bust	The room through the upper body while the open front remains relaxed.
Sleeve	The sleeve length to the wide cuff.
Hips	The room through the lower body.
Shoulder	The width across the shoulders and the starting point of the sleeves.

The standard chart uses inches as its primary unit and provides all five measurements for sizes XS through XXL. Those measurements are useful reference points, but made to measure lets the atelier work from your own set instead.

Why Does Abaya Length Matter Most?

Length is what makes an abaya look made for you, which is why height drives Rima Atelier's standard sizing. The body of an open-front abaya is designed to sit relaxed, so the choice begins with where the hem should fall.

The standard lengths run from 50 inches in XS to 60 inches in XXL. Height guidance runs from XS for someone up to 149 cm through XXL for someone 179 cm and above. Between those points, each standard size pairs a height range with a set length.

Footwear changes that decision. If you wear heels or want a floor-length look, the atelier's standard guidance is to size up. With made to measure, your chosen length can be considered alongside the rest of your measurements from the beginning. For more context on the silhouette itself, read what an open-front abaya is.

Who Benefits Most from Made to Measure?

Made to measure is especially useful if you are very tall or very petite, sit between two standard sizes, or regularly wear heels. Each of those situations makes length or the relationship between measurements more important than a single size label.

If You Are Very Tall or Very Petite

The standard chart covers a broad height range, but your height may sit beyond it or near one of its edges. Sending full measurements gives the atelier the information needed to cut the piece for you rather than placing you at the nearest end of the chart.

If You Are Between Two Standard Sizes

The standard advice is to size up when you are between sizes. Made to measure offers another clear option: submit your length, bust, sleeve, hips and shoulder measurements so the piece is cut to them.

If You Wear Heels

Heels affect where the hem falls. Standard-size guidance recommends sizing up if you wear heels or prefer a floor-length result, while made to measure lets you provide the length that suits how you plan to wear the abaya.

Are Made to Measure Abayas Final Sale?

Yes. Every made to measure piece is final sale, and this applies even though the service itself is free.

The reason is straightforward and fair: the abaya is cut for one person's measurements rather than made in a standard size. Once the atelier has cut and made that individual piece, it cannot be treated as a standard-size order. This is why it is important to check the measurements before sending them.

Made-to-order pieces are also final sale. The store allows exchanges for sizing only, and no piece can be returned once worn. The full policy is set out on the Returns page, including what to do if an order arrives damaged.

How Long Does a Custom Abaya Take in Dubai?

Allow 5 to 10 days for Rima Atelier to make the abaya in Dubai, then allow delivery time on top. The making window applies because each piece is made after the order is placed.

Delivery within the UAE is complimentary. International shipping is calculated at checkout by destination and weight, and takes 5 to 10 business days. Tracking is sent once the order ships. You can review carriers, international duties and the distinction between making and delivery time on the Shipping page.

How Do You Choose Your Made to Measure Abaya?

Start with the piece you want, then choose made to measure and prepare the five measurements before ordering. Browse the full collection, or use The Rima Edit if you would like a short style quiz before deciding.

If you need help before sending your measurements, contact the atelier by WhatsApp or email. The service is available on any abaya in the collection, with no extra charge.