Social Media in the UAE: the most popular Fashion influencers
Social Media in the UAE: the most popular Fashion influencers
SHARE ISTITUTO MARANGONI DUBAI PROFESSIONAL COURSE IN FASHION ENTREPRENEURSHIPAs the fourth most used social media platform, with more than a billion monthly active users worldwide and a million advertisers, Instagram has taken the lead as the top social media platform for influencer marketing campaigns. It is also considered the best platform for influencers because it is highly engaging and highly visual. It has been estimated that engagement on Instagram is ten times higher than on Facebook.
Influencer market in UAE
The influencers of the UAE are highly engaged with their followers and various brands to promote products and services on social media platforms. If you want to know the latest in fashion, and many lifestyle bloggers, who are doing their best to give their readers a most precise account of the latest trends. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at a selection of the top fashion and beauty influencers from the United Arab Emirates.
1. Huda Beauty
With almost 53 million followers, award-winning blogger and Hollywood-trained celebrity make-up artist, Huda Kattan, the famous founder of Huda Beauty is the UAE’s number one influencer. Kattan is ranked #1 on the “2023 Influencer Instagram Rich List,” earning $18,000 for each post of sponsored content. She has been described as a “Kim Kardashian of the beauty influencer economy”, and was declared one of the “ten most powerful influencers in the world of beauty” by Forbes magazine. She was also chosen as one of “The 25 Most Influential People on the Internet” by Time magazine in 2017. In 2021, Kattan was ranked number one on Cosmetify Beauty Influencer Rich List.
2. Joelle Mardinian
With almost 21 million followers, Joelle Mardinian is a Lebanese fashion model, actress and entrepreneur who founded Joelle, the beauty products company. Most of her content features her outfits, as well as beauty tips, which is how she built up her large fanbase. As one of the top influencers in the UAE, she uses various social media platforms to share pictures of nature, which also helps increase her following. Mardinian is also the host of a Lebanese TV show, and is one of the most popular Arab TV presenters in the MENA region.
3. Nour Arida
Nour Arida is a Lebanese-American model, social media influencer, fashion blogger, and founder of the children’s clothing line
4. Generation Peace
She began her career working in fashion stores in Lebanon, and worked as a buyer and brand manager for a number of prestigious fashion labels, including Rag & Bone, Zimmerman, and Frame Denim. Arida’s Instagram page focuses on creativity and the importance of inclusivity, she aims to use her unique talent to help encourage women and girls to maintain their “unique nature and spontaneity”.
5. Karen Wazen
Karen Wazen is a fashion entrepreneur and social media influencer based in Dubai. She began her online career through the blog, Karen’s Choice, in 2016, and has now gained over 7 million Instagram followers. Wazen has been featured on several magazine covers, including Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, Elle Arabia, and Grazia Morocco. She has her own eyewear collection, which launched in 2018 and was ranked in Forbes’ Women Behind Middle Eastern Brands in 2019. Given her social media presence and influence in the Middle East and North Africa, Wazen has also represented the region at global events such as the Cannes Film Festival, and the British Fashion Awards.
6. Rawan Bin Hussein
Kuwait-born Rawan Bin Hussein is a model, beauty and fashion influencer who is known for her work as an editor for Velvet magazine. She currently divides her time between Dubai and London and gained worldwide acclamation after receiving the title “the Brooke Shields of Kuwait” from the media. The same year she also bagged the most influential social media figure of the year in Dubai. Rawan is a global ambassador for several brands, including Maybelline, Gucci, Lancôme, and Charlotte Tilbury in the Middle East. She currently has 7.5 million followers, both male and female and her success continues to grow.
These inspiring trailblazers are proof that anything is possible, and the sky literally is the limit when it comes to building a career in the fashion business. Starting with your feet on the ground, the best thing to do if you really want to take off is to begin with a good foundation. The right education can set you on a path to use your talents in a business context so that you are equipped to navigate this highly competitive industry successfully. Combined with your own personal talent, an education from a highly respected institute, taught by experienced professionals, can truly offer you a competitive edge.
Istituto Marangoni, Dubai.
In September 2022, International Design School Istituto Marangoni inaugurated its new campus in Dubai. A creative melting pot of Italian heritage, UAE tradition, and international influences, its campus is located inside the Dubai International Financial Centre, and offers a variety of undergraduate and professional courses in Fashion, and the various branches of design. All the courses are taught by the Institute’s team of professionals from Italy.
The school of design at Istituto Marangoni offers an exciting opportunity to fuse Italian expertise with local talent, with a view to shaping the future of the UAE fashion, design, and creative industries. It's strategic partnerships and international outlook make Istituto Marangoni the ideal place to develop your skills and learn from industry experts. With its unique network of international schools, Istituto Marangoni also offers enriching study-abroad opportunities for students looking to broaden their horizons in every sense. We offer a wide range of courses, and whilst the links below are Merchandise Planner specific, there are many other paths that Istituto Marangoni can help you pursue.
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