How to Choose the Right Abaya Size for Women (UAE Size Guide 2026)

December 7, 2025

How to Choose the Right Abaya Size for Women (UAE Size Guide 2026)

Introduction

Buying an abaya online can sometimes feel confusing—especially when it comes to choosing the right size. In the UAE, women prefer abayas that are comfortable, modest, and perfectly fitted, which makes correct sizing extremely important.

This complete Abaya Size Guide for UAE women will help you measure your size correctly, choose the right length, and avoid sizing mistakes. Whether you are in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, or anywhere in the UAE, this guide will make your abaya shopping accurate and stress-free.

✅ Abaya Size Chart (UAE Standard)

Most UAE abayas are sized by length, not body shape.
Here is the standard abaya size chart:

Your Height	Recommended Abaya Length
150 cm – 152 cm	50 – 52 inches
153 cm – 157 cm	52 – 54 inches
158 cm – 162 cm	54 – 56 inches
163 cm – 167 cm	56 – 58 inches
168 cm – 172 cm	58 – 60 inches
173 cm – 176 cm	60 – 62 inches

Tip: Abaya length should ideally reach the ankle, not drag on the floor.

Abaya measurements are taken all around the body and are provided in inches.

Size (مقاس )	Chest (الصدر)	Hip (الأرداف )
XS	31 - 33	32 - 34
S	34 - 36	36 - 38
M	39 - 41	40 - 42
L	42 - 44	44 - 46
XL	45 - 47	48 - 50
XXL	48 - 50	52 - 54
XXXL	51 - 52	56 - 58

ABAYA LENGTH (INCHES)	YOUR HEIGHT (CM)	SLEEVE LENGTH (IN INCHES FROM NECK)
50	146	25
51	150	25.5
52	153	26
53	156	26.5
54	159	27
55	162	27.5
56	165	28
57	168	28.5
58	171	29
59	174	29.5
60	177	30

🧵 How to Measure Abaya Size Correctly

Follow these simple steps for accurate sizing:

1️⃣ Measure Your Height (Most Important!)

Stand straight against a wall and measure your total height in centimeters.

Since abaya sizes depend mostly on length, height is the main factor.

2️⃣ Measure Your Shoulder Width

Use a measuring tape from the edge of one shoulder to the other.

Standard UAE abayas come with relaxed shoulder fits
If your shoulders are broad, choose one size up

3️⃣ Measure Chest/Bust Area

Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your chest.

Don’t pull the tape too tightly
Leave 1–2 cm for comfort

4️⃣ Sleeve Length Measurement

Measure from the top of your shoulder down to your wrist.

If you prefer longer sleeves (common in UAE styles), choose one size up.

🌟 How Should an Abaya Fit? (UAE Style)

A perfectly fitted abaya should:

✔ Not be too tight around the chest
✔ Reach the ankle (not drag on the ground)
✔ Have comfortable arm movement
✔ Sit naturally on the shoulders
✔ Feel loose, flowy, and modest

UAE women prefer a relaxed and elegant fit, not a body-hugging style.

💡 Common Abaya Sizing Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid these issues when picking your abaya size:

❌ Choosing a longer length thinking it looks elegant (it may drag)
❌ Ignoring shoulder width
❌ Not considering heel height (important!)
❌ Buying the same size for all abaya styles
❌ Not checking the fabric stretch level