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ZAIA

Dubai footwear label making handmade loafers in the UAE from Italian leathers.

ZAIA is a Dubai footwear label focused on loafers. Its signature model is the Classic Loafer, made in suede with lizard-effect detailing, and Sandy Times describes its open-heel loafers in bold colours. The brand states that its shoes are handmade in the UAE using Italian leathers. AE World has also featured ZAIA shoes in an editorial on Emirati designers. It sells through its website.

What they make in the UAE

  • Classic loafers
  • Suede loafers
  • Open-heel loafers

Sources

  1. ZAIA official site
  2. Sandy Times: homegrown UAE shoe brands

Information checked: Oct 1, 2026. This listing is editorial and free; it is not an endorsement. Is this your business? Ask us to update it.

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