Diafa Awards 2024: Best Dressed Celebrities and Guests
The star-studded award ceremony welcomed personalities from the Arab entertainment world and beyond…
Honouring high profile personalities within the Arab world of entertainment, culture and film, the 2024 Distinctive International Arab Festival Awards (DIAFA) took place yesterday evening at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, with powerful performances by Tina Yamout, Rahma Riad, Faouzia, Russian pop sensation Katya Lel, and Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen.
Bazaar Qatar cover star Salma Abu Deif and Syrian Zeina Yazigi both took home awards for their journalistic achievements, as did Turkish actress Demet Özdemir, for her work in television and film.
Guests brought their sartorial A-Game to the illustrious awards ceremony—the red carpet was alight with statement looks by Maison Yeya, while Swarovski accessories and jewels by Damiani sparkled with every camera flash.
Here, Bazaar Arabia shares a selection of the best fashion moments from the 2024 Diafa Awards.
Diafa 2024: Best Dressed Celebrities and Guests at The Awards Ceremony
Demet Özdemir
The former dancer and Turkish actress – best known for her work Erkenci Kuş, Çilek Kokusu and Adım Farah – wore a red off-the-shoulder gown to the Diafa Award ceremony.
Faouzia
Fresh off her musical tour in China, the Canadian-Moroccan singer-songwriter attended the Diafa awards ceremony in a custom-made purple gown by Dubai-based fashion house Maison Yeya. Styled by Rim Choucair, she paired the look with jewellery by Dhamani.
Saba Mubarak
Syrian actress Saba Mubarak, styled by celebrity stylists Maya Jules, shone last night in an electric blue grown by Dubai-based fashion house Marmar Halim; paired with jewellery by Cartier.
Noha Nabil
Noha Nabil opted for a red grown by designer Nour Fathallah, paired with ruby earrings by Dhamani.
Sulafa Mimar
Syrian actress Sulafa Mimar wore an emerald green grown complemented by jewellery from Mouawad.
Salma Abu Deif
Egyptian Actress Salma Abu Deif looked radiant last night, wearing a pleated pastel gown that complemented her growing baby bump. Her dress was from Georges Hobeika, paired with Sartoro Genève jewellery, and styled by Cedric Haddad.
Ameni Esseibi
Model Ameni Esseibi chose a daring, all-black look for her appearance last night. She wore a dress by Designers & Us and diamonds by Samra Jewellery.
Yara bou Monsef
A vision in fuchsia, the Lebanese model-turned-actress wore Carolina Herrera to the Diafa Awards, accessorising the look with statement Swarovski pieces.
Tina Yamout
Lebanese Singer Tina Yamout looked breath-taking in a custom-made white grown by Lebanese designer Elio Abou Fayssal, with a more stunning headpiece by B Bloomed Lebanon. Full look styled by Rim Choucair.
Aicha Othman
Tunisian television presenter Aicha Othman sported an ethereal dress by Dubai-based designer Michael Cinco, channelling her inner fairy princess.
Ola Elsharef
Influencer Ola Elsharef chose a one-shoulder emerald green Nicole Bakti gown to attend the awards, styled by Nora Othman, accented by classic diamond earrings and a sleek, sparkling bangle.
