Brisk business for tailor shops ahead of Eid

“Tailors and dressmakers across Qatar are experiencing a significant increase in workload as the Eid holidays approach, driven by a sharp surge in demand for tailor-made garments, particularly the traditional Qatari thobe for men and Abaya for women. The festive season, which is deeply rooted in cultural and family traditions, has once again become one of the busiest periods of the year for tailoring shops and fashion outlets throughout the country. Across major traditional markets, especially in Doha’s popular souqs, tailoring shops are bustling with activity as customers rush to place their orders ahead of the holidays. Many tailoring businesses have reported receiving an exceptionally high volume of requests in recent weeks, making them operate under tight schedules to ensure timely delivery before Eid starts. The Eid season is widely regarded as an important social and cultural occasion in Qatar, where families gather to celebrate and exchange visits. Wearing new clothes during Eid is considered an essential tradition, particularly among children and young people who eagerly anticipate the festivities. Accordingly, customers prefer custom-made attire that reflects elegance, individuality, and cultural identity. Demand has been especially strong for men’s thobes, which remain one of the most commonly worn traditional garments during religious and national celebrations. Customers often order a number of thobes to wear throughout the holiday period and accompanying social events. Similarly, women’s abayas continue to represent a major segment of the seasonal market. Many women seek customized designs that incorporate unique embroidery, embellishments, or modern fashion elements to create a more distinctive appearance. Prices for tailored garments vary depending on the quality of fabric, craftsmanship, and the reputation of the tailor or fashion outlet. Men’s thobes are generally available at prices starting from around QR100, although higher-end materials and premium tailoring services can raise the cost considerably. Women’s tailored abayas with basic designs typically start at approximately QR500, while luxury versions produced by renowned designers or specialised boutiques can cost several thousand riyals. Despite the seasonal increase in demand, many customers and shop owners have stressed that clothing prices in Qatar have remained relatively stable over the years. Both Qataris and expatriates noted that only minor increases are sometimes observed during the peak festive seasons, largely due to higher operational pressures and increased demand. Still, the local market continues to offer a wide range of options that cater to different tastes, styles, and budgets. Accordingly, many tailoring shops have extended their working hours until late hours in the evening to cope with the large number of orders. Some businesses have also recruited additional workers and temporary staff to accelerate work and maintain delivery schedules. However, some tailors continue to receive last-minute orders from customers hoping to obtain new garments before the start of Eid celebrations. Shop owners say the pressure during this period is intense but expected, as Eid consistently represents one of the most profitable seasons for the tailoring and fashion industry in the country. The weeks leading up to the holiday often determine a significant portion of annual revenue for many small tailoring businesses and independent dressmakers. “The Eid holidays in Qatar are a time of joy, celebration, and family gatherings, and everyone wants to appear at their best on the first day of Eid. For many people, buying a new thobe or abaya is an essential tradition associated with the occasion. That is why we work tirelessly to complete orders before the holidays begin. Failing to deliver on time would be a disappointment for our customers,” said a veteran tailor who has been working in Doha for decades.

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