officially opens in Dubai on April 22 2009.

Opening in April 2009, Studio 8 is an international multi-brand boutique based in Dubai, UAE. Bringing together some of the most respected names in design from Asia and the Middle East, Studio 8 is an emporium of style and sophistication. Manish Malhotra from India, Priya Kataaria Puri from Kuwait, Hatem Alakeel from Saudi Arabia, HSY from Pakistan, Reem & Hind Beljafla and Chitra Amarnani (Sweety Exclusive) from UAE are all lined up to showcase their latest collections at the glamorous store on Jumeira Beach Road.

This unique gathering of talent has been brought together by one of the UAE’s leading ladies of fashion – Sarah Belhasa. As an advisory member on the board of Dubai Fashion Week and Manish Malhotra’s partner in Dubai, Sarah has a wealth of experience and contacts in the fashion industry. “I am very excited about this new chapter in my fashion career. I believe Studio 8 will add a new dynamic to the fashion scene in Dubai,” says Sarah. “I have brought together a diverse group of designers at a range of prices so that the store has something for every one and every occasion.”

Studio 8 will be the headline show at Dubai Fashion Week on April 7 at 10pm, where Manish Malhotra, HSY, Pria Kataaria Puri, Aiisha Ramadan and Sweety Exclusive will take to the catwalk to display their latest collections.

All our designers did a fantastic job and I am proud that they are part of Studio 8.”