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Word entry · Arabic (Gulf)
Kandura.
/kan-doo-ra/· n. · Arabic (Gulf)dresscustom
"The long white robe worn by Emirati men. Also: thoub, dishdasha."

Always white in the UAE (other Gulf countries vary by region and occasion). Long sleeves, ankle-length, with a small embroidered opening at the neck. Worn daily by most Emirati men, for work, socialising, and everything in between. The quality of the fabric, the tailoring, and the crispness of the collar all communicate status without anyone saying a word.