Imaan Hammam suits up for 2025 Met Gala

Imaan Hammam appeared at the 2025 Met Gala. (Getty Images)
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Updated 06 May 2025
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Imaan Hammam suits up for 2025 Met Gala

DUBAI: Fashion’s biggest night got underway this week at the Met Gala in a rainy Manhattan, and part-Arab celebrities turned heads with their looks. 

Dutch Egyptian Moroccan model Imaan Hammam donned a white tailored suit by Polish designer Magda Butrym, featuring a fitted waist, structured shoulders and wide-leg trousers. She paired it with a black shirt and a polka dot tie. 

Her look included a black cane with a silver handle and silver pointed-toe heels. She topped off the outfit with a black headpiece made of flowers and long feathers.




Dutch Egyptian Moroccan model Imaan Hammam donned a white tailored suit by Polish designer Magda Butrym. (Getty Images)

Among the guests was, of course, US Dutch Palestinian model Gigi Hadid.

The runway star wore a metallic gold halter-neck gown with a fitted silhouette and a gathered waist. The dress featured sequins and embellishments throughout, along with a slight train that extended behind her. 

She completed the look with statement earrings and styled her hair in soft vintage waves with a rolled front section.




Among the guests was, of course, US Dutch Palestinian model Gigi Hadid. (Getty Images)

Saudi Arabia-based Argentine model Georgina Rodriguez wore a black satin gown with lace detailing along the neckline and waist. The dress featured a thigh-high slit and a floor-length train. She accessorized her look with pointed black heels and a diamond necklace. 

This year’s Met Gala marks two major milestones: it is the first to spotlight Black designers, and the first in over two decades to center on menswear. The theme was inspired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s spring exhibition, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”




Saudi Arabia-based Argentine model Georgina Rodriguez wore a black satin gown with lace detailing along the neckline and waist. (Getty Images)

The event was co-hosted by Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo and A$AP Rocky.

Rihanna closed out the evening in signature fashion, revealing her newly announced baby bump. Her Marc Jacobs look included tied sleeves of a men’s suit that served as a bustle behind her as she posed for the cameras.

A$AP Rocky, who is both co-chair and the father of Rihanna’s child, responded to congratulations on the carpet. “It feels amazing. It’s time that we show the people what we was cooking up. And I’m glad everybody’s happy for us ‘cause we definitely happy, you know,” he told reporters on the red carpet. 


Grammy-winning Gipsy Kings and Guy Manoukian to take to the stage in AlUla

Updated 21 December 2025
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Grammy-winning Gipsy Kings and Guy Manoukian to take to the stage in AlUla

DUBAI: Grammy Award-winning guitar slingers the Gipsy Kings will bring their popular blend of Catalan rumba, flamenco, pop, salsa, and rock to the historic setting of AlUla on Jan. 26, 2026, alongside virtuoso pianist and composer Guy Manoukian, as part of the Maraya Classical Concert Series.

The Gipsy Kings have sold more than 20 million albums worldwide. Their eponymous 1987 album was a global phenomenon, certifying gold and platinum in numerous countries and charting for 40 weeks in the US. The album introduced their most enduring hits, including “Bamboleo,” “Djobi Djoba,” and the ballad “Un Amor.”

Joining the group on the night is renowned Lebanese-Armenian musician Guy Manoukian, a composer and pianist known for his unique fusion of Middle Eastern melodies and modern arrangements. The popular pianist has sold out iconic venues across the world, including the Sydney Opera House, London Palladium, and the Paris Olympia, and has collaborated with Wyclef Jean, 50 Cent, and fellow stage mates the Gipsy Kings.

The concert follows a performance by Lebanese star Wael Kfoury, who took to the Maraya stage on Dec. 19.

Taking place alongside the Maraya Classical Concert Series is Winter at Tantora, AlUla’s flagship cultural festival and a cornerstone of the AlUla Moments calendar.