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Asia leading fashion designer Manish Malhotra will close Dubai Fashion Week 2026 on February 6.
Kriti Sanon to turn muse for Manish Malhotra’s The India Story, Inaya Collection 2026.
After a roaring successful debut at Dubai Fashion Week 2025, Asia’s leading couturier and costume designer Manish Malhotra is all set to close the 2026 edition with The India Story, Inaya Collection 2026.
Expect a night of glamour and the best in Indian crafts take centrestage at Dubai Fashion Week 2026. Manish, who showcased as the Grand Finale designer at the 2025 edition, returns to close the 2026 edition with the elan.
Showcasing his Inaya collection 2026 which celebrates couture at its best, Manish Malhotra’s The India Story will be brought to life on the international runway with his muse and Bollywood superstar Kriti Sanon.
Kriti Sanon is an epitome of glamour and grace and we can’t wait to see her styled by Manish Malhotra for this special showcase.
Kriti has celebrated the designer and his impeccable designs over the years. Kriti recently celebrated her sister, Nupur Sanon’s wedding, looking breathtaking in Manish Malhotra couture and also had the whole family wear the couturier’s creations.
Closing Dubai Fashion Week 2025 with the first ever showcase of the World Collection: Dubai, was a special moment for Manish Malhotra.
The maestro of the moment, Manish Malhotra in an earlier interview with News18 expressed how Dubai is like his second home. “Dubai has always been a city that appreciates craftsmanship, luxury, and timeless elegance, and the response from our clients has been phenomenal. Fashion is about evolution, and this past year in Dubai has been a testament to how beautifully cultures can merge while still celebrating their own unique identities,” expresses Manish Malhotra.
A true showman when it comes to celebrity showstopper moments, Manish Malhotra had two renowned international models open and close the show for him in 2025 Russian model Valery Kaufman opened the show and Brazilian supermodel and former Victoria Secret Angel Adriana Lima closed the star-studded showcase.
In 2023, Manish Malhotra inaugurated his flagship store in Dubai, which marked a momentous day for Indian fashion. The store seamlessly connects the rich tapestry of Indian haute couture with the Middle Eastern penchant for lavishness.
We can’t wait to see him celebrate India once again at Dubai Fashion Week 2026 as the finale designer. The ongoing Dubai Fashion Week is on till February 6 at Dubai Design District.
February 05, 2026, 16:32 IST
