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28 March 2024

Who wears 'kandura' best: Ronaldo, Jackie Chan, Shah Rukh

Celebrities often wear the traditional Emirati dress when in the UAE. (Agencies)

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By Ajanta Paul

Attention men of the far-East and West - when in UAE embrace the kandura (the traditional white robe worn by men in the Middle East).

How can anyone ignore this chic local look - the floor-length white tunic, a ghutrah and egal on the head? Jackie Chan couldn't.

Jackie Chan. Twitter

The 'Rush Hour' actor was recently photographed in Dubai wearing a crisp white kandura.

The 61-year-old is in Dubai filming for his next 'Kung Fu Yoga' and was spotted filming in Downtown Dubai, JLT and at Palm Jumeirah’s Atlantis resort.

Jackie Chan. (Twitter)

We bring you more pictures of celebrities dressed kandura - the official dress of the Emirates.

You tell us who looks best.

Cristiano Ronaldo got to know more about Dubai’s culture and traditional clothing. (Twitter)

Ronaldo with his son Cristiano Junior. (Twitter)

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan while filmming 'Happy New Year' in Dubai. (Emirates24|7)

Bollywood actors Abhishek Bachchan (L) and Sonu Sood during a press conference in Dubai. (Emirates24|7)

Cast of 'Happy New Year' during a press conference in Dubai. (Emirates24|7)

Diego Maradona.

Will Smith, Tyrese in Dubai 2014.

Smith, who was accompanied by his companion Jada Pinkett-Smith, ‘Fast and Furious 7’ actor and singer Tyrese Gibson and singer-songwriter Maxwell, publically celebrated both his 16th wedding anniversary and New Year’s Eve in the popular UAE destination.

Will Smith, Tyrese in Dubai 2014.

Snoop Dogg caused a sensation after donning a kandura during his Yas Island performance. (Emirates24|7)

Snoop Dogg caused a sensation after donning a kandura during his Yas Island performance. (Emirates24|7)