Before you ask
Everything clients ask, answered plainly.
Couture has its own rhythm, and good questions deserve straight answers. Below is everything women usually want to know before commissioning at HANIYE — timelines, fittings, the approach to pricing, bridal, and the practicalities of visiting the atelier. If your question isn't here, one message will get a personal reply.
The House & the idea
What HANIYE is
What does HANIYE do?
HANIYE is a private couture house in Dubai, founded in 2023 by designer Haniye Yeganeh. We create one-of-one made-to-measure gowns for women — evening gowns, bridal couture and formal occasion wear. Every garment is designed from a blank page for one client, built through private fittings, numbered in the House Register, and never repeated.
What does "one-of-one" mean?
Your design exists exactly once. The pattern is drafted from your measurements, the design is created for your occasion, and once the gown is completed and numbered in the Register, that design is retired permanently. It will never be made again — for anyone.
Why are commissions limited each season?
Because couture done properly takes time and undivided attention. HANIYE accepts a limited number of commissions to protect quality, discretion and the calm of the process — for the house, and for each client.
Commissioning & cost
Starting a commission
How do I commission a custom gown in Dubai?
Send one message — WhatsApp +971 50 360 9660 or email [email protected] — with your occasion and date. The atelier replies personally with consultation times. The commission then moves through four steps: consultation, design, fittings, completion. See the full process →
How much does a HANIYE gown cost?
Each gown is an individual commission, so the investment depends on silhouette, fabric and handwork. Terms and pricing are discussed openly at your private consultation before any work begins — you will never be surprised later.
Is the first consultation free? Am I obliged to order?
The first consultation is a private conversation about whether the commission is right for both sides — there is no obligation to proceed. There is, however, an expectation of seriousness: appointments are limited and reserved for clients genuinely considering a one-of-one commission.
Can you recreate a dress from a photo?
We never copy. Bring any reference you love — a photograph, a plate from our Register, a feeling — and the designer will use it as a point of departure to create an original design that exists only for you.
Timelines & fittings
The rhythm of the work
How long does a couture commission take?
Made-to-measure occasion dresses typically take three to six weeks; custom evening gowns four to eight weeks; bridal couture is best begun three to six months before the wedding. Shorter timelines are sometimes possible — tell us your date and we will answer honestly.
How many fittings will I have?
Most commissions involve two to four private fittings, depending on complexity. The garment is refined directly on your body at each stage — structure first, then drape, then hand-finishing. Fittings continue until the fit is right, not until time runs out.
I'm visiting Dubai — can I commission a gown during my trip?
Often, yes. If your stay allows a consultation and at least one fitting, the schedule can be built around your travel dates; simpler silhouettes can sometimes be completed within a visit. Send your dates with your enquiry and we will tell you what is possible.
Bridal
For brides
Does HANIYE make wedding dresses?
Yes — bridal couture is a core commission of the house. A custom wedding dress is designed from a blank page, built across two to four fittings, and never repeated for another bride. Three to six months before the wedding is the ideal starting point. The full bridal journey →
Can a gown be designed for modesty or cultural requirements?
Absolutely. Coverage, sleeves, necklines and veiling are designed in from the first sketch — elegance and modesty are not opposites here. Modest couture, in depth → Many commissions also include a transformation, such as a ceremony look that adapts for the reception.
The atelier & practicalities
Visiting HANIYE
What should I bring to my appointment?
The date and nature of your occasion, any references you love, and the shoes or heel height you expect to wear. Nothing else is required — measurements are taken at the atelier, and fabrics are introduced by hand during the consultation.
Where is the atelier?
Villa 38, Street 58, Al Quoz 1, Dubai — in the city's quiet arts district, roughly ten minutes from Downtown Dubai and Jumeirah, with parking at the door. Open in Google Maps →
What are the opening hours?
The atelier operates by appointment only, so there are no walk-in hours. Appointments are scheduled around you, including evenings where needed. WhatsApp +971 50 360 9660 to arrange a time.
How do I contact HANIYE?
WhatsApp or call +971 50 360 9660, or email [email protected]. Replies are personal, not automated — usually within one working day. The house is also on Instagram at @maisonhaniye.
A question we didn't answer?
Ask it directly. A person will reply.
No chatbots, no scripts — your message reaches the atelier itself, usually within one working day.