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International Reference for UAE Shopping
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Bust (cm)
Waist (cm)
Hip (cm)

Reference only. The UAE does not use one universal women's clothing size standard, and fit can vary by brand, cut and fabric. Always check the product-specific size guide before ordering.

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This is a general reference, not a guaranteed fit. If your measurements fall into different size bands, the tool recommends the larger required band to reduce the risk of a garment being too tight.

How to measure: Bust — around the fullest part of your chest. Waist — around the narrowest part of your natural waist. Hip — around the fullest part of your hips. For pants, inseam affects length but does not determine the main waist/hip size recommendation.

International Size Reference for UAE Shopping

A practical reference for size systems commonly seen by UAE shoppers. It is not an official UAE clothing standard.

Women's tops and dresses international size reference
International US UK EU/DE Bust (cm) Waist (cm) Hip (cm)
2XS2XS0-226-2873-7657-6082-85
XS0-24-630-3277-8261-6686-91
S4-68-1034-3683-8867-7292-97
M8-1012-1438-4089-9473-7898-103
L12-1416-1842-4495-10179-85104-110
XL16-1820-2246-48102-10986-94111-117
2XL2024-2650-52110-11895-104118-125
Methodology: The tops and dresses bands are based on the standard women's shirts and tops size guide, while the pants, jeans and skirt waist, hip and reference-inseam bands use the standard women's pants and shorts size guide published for the UAE market by adidas. These ranges are provided as a general cross-brand reference only. A retailer's product-specific chart, fit notes and return policy should take priority.

How Sizing Works on Popular UAE Fashion Sites

Most major UAE fashion sites use brand- or product-specific size information rather than one universal UAE clothing size.

Zara UAE Item-Specific

Zara UAE states that sizing can vary by style, cut and fabric. Use the Measurement Guide or the “Find your size” option on the individual product page before ordering.

H&M Check Size Guide

H&M directs shoppers to the Size Guide available from each product page. Treat the product-specific chart as the primary reference rather than assuming one fixed conversion for every garment.

SHEIN Item-Specific

SHEIN advises shoppers to open the Size Guide on each product page and compare the listed measurements in centimetres or inches. Avoid a fixed “size up by 1-2 sizes” rule because product measurements can differ.

Namshi UAE Multi-Brand

Namshi carries many brands and commonly lets shoppers filter clothing by international alpha sizes such as XS, S, M and L. Check the specific product and brand size information before purchase.

Ounass UAE Designer-Specific

Designer sizing can differ between labels and product types. Use the product page size information and fit notes instead of assuming that one EU or international size converts identically across all designers.

Common Questions About Women's Sizing in the UAE

There is no single universal UAE women's clothing size. Many UAE retailers use international alpha sizes or brand-specific charts. As a general reference, an international M is often around US 8-10, UK 12-14 and EU/DE 38-40. In the reference chart used on this page, the body measurements are approximately Bust 89-94 cm, Waist 73-78 cm and Hip 98-103 cm. Always check the product-specific size guide.
In practice, UAE fashion retailers commonly sell international and multi-brand products using alpha, European, UK, US or brand-specific sizing. This tool therefore shows a common retail reference, not an official national clothing size.
Open the Size Guide on the specific SHEIN product page and compare its body or garment measurements with your own measurements. Do not rely on a fixed rule such as “always order one or two sizes larger,” because sizing can differ between products and suppliers.
For tops and dresses, compare bust, waist and hip measurements. For pants and jeans, waist and hip are the main body measurements, while inseam helps with length. For skirts, waist and hip are the key measurements; skirt length depends on the design and should not be inferred from clothing size alone.
Check the garment's cut, fabric stretch and product measurements. For a fitted or non-stretch item, the larger size may provide more room. For an oversized or stretchy design, the smaller option may be suitable. Always prioritise the retailer's own size guide, customer fit notes and return policy.

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