UK Thobe Guide: Moroccan, Emirati and Omani Styles Explained

Different thobe styles suit different needs, especially in the UK where the weather and fabric weight matter. Moroccan, Emirati and Omani thobes each have their own feel, and it helps to know the differences before choosing one.

To compare styles, read more here:

Choosing the right thobe style
Thobe fabrics for UK weather

Whether you are preparing for Ramadan, looking ahead to Eid or simply want reliable places to shop, you can read this guide on where to buy thobes in the UK.

Dark emerald green Emirati thobe with removable tarboush tassel and zip worn for Ramadan, Eid, and everyday use

Emirati Thobes Explained: Style, Fit, and Every...

A clear guide to Emirati thobes in the UK, covering traditional kandura design, tarboush tassel, comfort, fit, and when they are worn for prayer, Ramadan, and everyday life.

Emirati Thobes Explained: Style, Fit, and Every...

A clear guide to Emirati thobes in the UK, covering traditional kandura design, tarboush tassel, comfort, fit, and when they are worn for prayer, Ramadan, and everyday life.

Brown Omani thobe with white embroidery and traditional tassel worn for prayer, Ramadan and Eid in the UK

Omani Thobes in the UK: Fit, Style, and When to...

A clear guide to Omani thobes in the UK, covering the furakha tassel, fabric weight, everyday comfort, and when they are worn for prayer, Ramadan, Jummah, and Eid.

Omani Thobes in the UK: Fit, Style, and When to...

A clear guide to Omani thobes in the UK, covering the furakha tassel, fabric weight, everyday comfort, and when they are worn for prayer, Ramadan, Jummah, and Eid.

Man blue wearing a navy Moroccan gandoura walking into a mosque courtyard in Fes Morocco

What to Wear to the Mosque During Ramadan in th...

Choosing the right thobe for mosque prayers during winter Ramadan in the UK, from breathable Moroccan styles to structured Emirati and Omani thobes

What to Wear to the Mosque During Ramadan in th...

Choosing the right thobe for mosque prayers during winter Ramadan in the UK, from breathable Moroccan styles to structured Emirati and Omani thobes

Men's Moroccan gandoura in blue with embroidered neckline worn indoors in a traditional setting

How Moroccan Thobes Became Widely Worn in the UK

How Moroccan thobes moved from occasional prayer wear to a visible part of everyday Muslim life across the UK

How Moroccan Thobes Became Widely Worn in the UK

How Moroccan thobes moved from occasional prayer wear to a visible part of everyday Muslim life across the UK

Dark green men’s Moroccan kaftan with full length sleeves and embroidered chest detailing

Moroccan Kaftans for Men in the UK

A clear look at men’s Moroccan kaftans in the UK, why they are becoming more relevant, and how they fit alongside gandouras as a long sleeve Moroccan thobe

Moroccan Kaftans for Men in the UK

A clear look at men’s Moroccan kaftans in the UK, why they are becoming more relevant, and how they fit alongside gandouras as a long sleeve Moroccan thobe

Moroccan gandoura with three-quarter sleeves worn for Taraweeh prayers in a mosque setting

Best Thobes for Taraweeh Prayers in the UK Duri...

How to choose the right thobe for Taraweeh prayers in the UK, with guidance on comfort, layering and colder Ramadan evenings

Best Thobes for Taraweeh Prayers in the UK Duri...

How to choose the right thobe for Taraweeh prayers in the UK, with guidance on comfort, layering and colder Ramadan evenings