SHATHA ESSA is a womenswear label based in Dubai. Emerging from an industry led by foreign brands, Shatha tried to challenge societal norms and serve as a platform not only to design garments for women across the world but to serve communities in need. That is achieved through supporting artisans and craftsmen across a diverse range of cultures and nationali ties. 

The concept of SHATHA ESSA emerged out of the love and passion of the world of design intersected by Shatha’s passion to support di fferent causes. 

Wi thin 6 years of launching the brand, Shatha Essa has managed to gain international recognition on magazines such as Harpers Bazaar, Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, 

Savoir Flair and many more. SHATHA ESSA is also stocked in leading international stockists such as Farfetch, Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ounass and many more. 

THE FOUNDER

SHATHA ESSA AL MULLA

Shatha Essa Al Mulla is an entrepreneur and the founder of Shatha Essa, a leading Dubai-based fashion house acclaimed for its luxurious womenswear and children’s wear. With a distinctive ability to merge Emirati heritage with contemporary design, Shatha has positioned her brand at the forefront of Dubai’s global fashion industry.

Shatha Essa became the first Emirati children’s wear brand to be stocked in Harrods of London, marking a significant milestone for Emirati fashion on the world stage. Her brand’s presence in top-tier global department stores highlights its pioneering role as an Emirati fashion label.

Shatha’s commitment to cultural preservation and innovation is demonstrated through her collaborations with Dubai Culture and her initiatives to revive dying arts with women in the UAE, India, and Tunisia. Her partnership with Dubai Cares in building a school in Nepal underscores her dedication to global education and community empowerment.

Shatha holds a degree in design from Zayed University, with further studies at the University of the Arts London and Harvard Business School.

CSR

SHATHA ESSA BUILDS A SCHOOL IN NEPAL IN COLLABORATION

SHATHA ESSA, Emirati fashion brand and Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives partners for ‘Adopt a School’. The fundraising initiative aims for SHATHA ESSA to donate 10% of all sales from its SS18 and Ramadan collections towards building a school in Nepal.

The fundraising target was set at AED152,500. The funds were signed off by September 2018 and the school in Nepal was built by Ramadan 2019.

Shatha Essa, Founder & Creative Director of SHATHA ESSA said, “I am delighted to announce my partnership with Dubai Cares and the initiative to build a school in Nepal. Volunteering and philanthropy are extremely important to me. From a young age I have volunteered my time to help those less fortunate and when I started my own business it was my goal to support CSR initiatives. Today, I am proud to say that my brand is partnering with Dubai Cares to build a school that will provide quality education to underprivileged children in Nepal. Every child deserves an education despite poverty, amidst conflict and crisis. Together we can make the difference

Amal Al Redha, Director of Fundraising at Dubai Cares said: “We are proud to part- ner with SHATHA ESSA, a young Emirati designer and entrepreneur, whose generosity will without doubt make a valuable contribution to our goal of positively impacting the lives of children and young people in developing countries by providing them with the opportunity to continue their education and learning. SHATHA ESSA’s support reflects the values of the Year of Zayed which celebrates the UAE’s Founding Father’s glorious humanitarian and philanthropic legacy. We aspire to see more young entrepreneurs like SHATHA ESSA who genuinely believe in, and support, our cause.”.

When SHATHA ESSA was founded, Shatha the founder was committed to supporting Women, Children & their education. As soon as Shatha Essa as a brand broke even, the brand immediately shifted focus to supporting the build of a school in Nepal to support children's education as well as mothers who are not able to support their children. The CSR drive was also to educate the women in the city that the school was built in. The support came with providing them with the necessary tools and awareness for them to be able to support their children in school.

SHATHA ESSA is the first Emirati Womenswear brand to build a school with Dubai Cares in support of education. Shatha focuses on breaking stereotypes and leading as an Emirati Womenswear Brand. The main CSR target of the brand is to support women and children all around the world.

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