Emirati designer wins prestigious ADMAF x Dolce&Gabbana award for cultural fusion

“This award is more than a personal achievement, it is a reminder of the power of design to build bridges between cultures,” she said.

She said the piece shows a meeting between Emirati heritage and Italian craftsmanship, “creating a dialogue between two cultures through craftsmanship, storytelling, and innovation.”

From January, Alansaari will spend six months in Milan, working in the fashion house’s ateliers alongside its artisans. She says she hopes to improve her craft there.

“The opportunity to intern in Milan will allow me to refine my craft while learning from one of fashion’s most iconic brands,” she said.

Alansaari was part of the first group of students to graduate from the University of Sharjah with a bachelor’s degree in Fashion and Textile Design, the first such degree offered in the UAE. She is also a co-founder of House of 45, described as Sharjah’s first concept store, which supports emerging designers.

All three designs were produced by Dolce&Gabbana and will be shown for six months at the brand’s boutique at The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.

The organisers have opened applications for the third edition. Emirati designers aged 18 to 35 can submit concepts until 16 November 2026.