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Contents

  1. The collectionEvery abaya
  2. Made to measureThe five measurements
  3. The atelierNovella in brief
  4. Fabric guideFrom crepe to lace
  5. The journalGuides and seasons
  6. QuestionsBefore you choose
  7. Visit usMuaither, Al Rayyan

Novella Abayas, Doha

Journal

The Novella journal

Short, useful guides to the abaya: how to take your measurements, how to choose the length, fabric, colour and cut, what suits Ramadan, Eid, occasions and work, and how to keep your black abaya deep and black.

12 guides

  2. Front view of a black abaya with a V-neckline edged in black and white lace, three small metal buttons and lace cuffs

    024 min read

    Abaya Size Guide: XS to XL and Lengths 50 to 60

    Two numbers decide your abaya: a size from XS to XL for the body and a length from 50 to 60 inches for the hem. Use the garment measurements and height ranges below to choose both.

  3. Front view of a black abaya with a shirt collar, four fabric-covered buttons and vertical seams, worn with a black shayla

    034 min read

    How to Choose an Abaya for Ramadan and Eid

    Ramadan asks a lot of one abaya: prayer, long evenings, family visits and Eid morning. Plan two or three pieces, each for a different hour, and order early if you want them made to measure.

  5. Front view of a beige blazer abaya with black lapels, black side panels, a single button and two welt pockets

    054 min read

    Made-to-Measure or Ready-to-Wear Abaya? How to Choose

    A ready size suits you when your shoulders, sleeves and length match one row of the chart. Made to measure suits you when they do not. Check three measurements, then order either way from Novella.

  7. Front view with the model looking aside, showing the slanted closure and the front opening at the hem

    075 min read

    Abaya Trends 2026: What Qatar and the Gulf Are Wearing

    Gulf fashion press spent 2026 writing about velvet, soft structure, blazer collars and black and white. We read the coverage and matched each trend to cuts and details in the Novella collection.

  8. Front view of a black textured abaya with large pale metallic roses, a shirt collar, a buttoned bodice and long sleeves

    084 min read

    Occasion and Wedding Abayas: A Guide for Qatar

    At many ladies-only weddings in Qatar the abaya comes off inside the hall. It still has to look right at the door, sit over an evening dress, and hang at the right length in heels.

  10. Front view of a black wrap abaya with wide blazer lapels, fastened by a small metal clasp at the waist

    104 min read

    Black Abaya Care: How to Wash, Iron and Store It

    Sun, hot water, detergent residue and perfume take the depth out of black. A few habits keep a black abaya dark: cold washes, shade drying, a pressing cloth and a breathable bag.