Fashion market in the UAE

The UAE Fashion eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$2,054.7 million by 2024 and accounts for 30.6% of the total eCommerce market in the United Arab Emirates. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 7.3%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$2,719.6 million by 2028. Within the Fashion market ECDB considers the following three sub-markets: Apparel, Footwear, and Bags & Accessories.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the Dresses & Skirts market in the UAE

The UAE Dresses & Skirts eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$179.7 million by 2024 and accounts for 15.3% of the Apparel eCommerce market in the United Arab Emirates. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 5.6%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$223.2 million by 2028. The Dresses & Skirts eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Apparel market. Further categories within the Apparel market are: Jackets, Coats & Anoraks, Other Apparel, Pants, Socks, Suits & Trouser Suits, Sweaters, T-Shirts, Shirts & Blouses, Underwear & Nightwear, and Workwear.

eCommerce revenue development in the Dresses & Skirts market in the UAE

in million US$

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

eCommerce revenue growth in the Dresses & Skirts market in the UAE

in %

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

Net eCommerce revenue split by sub-category

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Revenue (in mUS$)0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Growth (in %)84.757.025.337.119.83.157.144.7

Market definition

Definition of the Dresses & Skirts market within the Fashion market

Market definition: Fashion > Apparel > Dresses & Skirts The category Dresses & Skirts includes the online trade of dresses (e.g. sundresses, cocktail dresses, evening gowns) and skirts (e.g. pencil skirts, mini skirts, a-line skirts). This category does not cover skorts and wedding dresses. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Dresses (e.g. sundresses, cocktail dresses, evening gowns)
  • Skirts (e.g. pencil skirts, mini skirts, A-line skirts)

Out-of-scope

  • Skorts
  • Wedding dresses

Market comparison

The UAE Dresses & Skirts market in a global comparison

Market comparison by growth, online share, and revenue in 2023

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Source: ECDB analysis