For an Iftar dinner in Dubai, the baseline is modest and polished: shoulders and knees covered, elegant rather than casual. The exact brief depends on where you’re going — a hotel rooftop tent calls for something more formal than a family home — but covered and considered is always appropriate, and often produces the best-dressed people in the room.

Dress code by venue:

• Hotel or restaurant Iftar: Floor-length or midi dress, covered shoulders, elevated styling. Nadine Merabi, Nora The Label, or a silk abaya all work here
• Corporate or workplace Iftar: Tailored maxi dress or covered co-ords. Smart enough to go straight from the office
• Family or home Iftar: Long dress or modest set. Comfortable but considered — full formal isn’t required
• Outdoor tent or courtyard: Bring a layer. Dubai evenings cool down and outdoor venues vary

Dubai’s Ramadan dressing tends to be some of the most beautiful of the year. Jewel tones, rich fabrics, embellished abayas, flowing silhouettes — all appropriate, all available on Endless to rent rather than buy.

If you’re going to multiple Iftars across the month, renting a different piece for each is more practical than buying outfits you’ll wear once. Endless delivers across Dubai in two hours and arranges free collection after use.

Browse Iftar-appropriate modest wear on endless.ae, rental from AED 185.