# Miss Universe UAE

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Beauty pageants in the United Arab Emirates

Miss Universe UAE Formation 2024 Type Beauty pageant Headquarters Dubai Location United Arab Emirates Members Miss Universe Official languages English and Arabic National director Poppy Capella

[1]**Miss Universe UAE** is a national beauty pageant that is to select the representative of the [United Arab Emirates](/source/United_Arab_Emirates) for the [Miss Universe](/source/Miss_Universe_2024) competition.

## History

Miss Universe UAE was officially announced in September 2024, during a press conference in [Dubai](/source/Dubai).[2][3] The competition was held in 2024, with its winner making the nation's debut at the [Miss Universe 2024](/source/Miss_Universe_2021) competition. Miss Universe UAE won't have a swimsuit competition, due to extremely strict local traditions based on Islamic [Sharia](/source/Sharia) laws; instead incorporates a fashion couture round.

Applications were open to all residents of the United Arab Emirates, rather than solely citizens.[4][5][6] On September 8, 2024, a new team took over the license led by former Miss Universe Indonesia national director [Poppy Capella](/source/Poppy_Capella).[7]

Mariam Mohamed made history as the first representative from the UAE to compete in the Miss Universe beauty pageant in 2025, held in Thailand. At 26 years old, Mariam Mohamed holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Sydney and is currently studying fashion design at ESMOD Dubai. Beyond her work in fashion, Mariam is also involved in charitable and social initiatives and has represented the UAE in international women’s entrepreneurship programs.[8]

## Titleholders

- : Declared the winner

- : Finished as a runner-up or top 5/6 qualification

- : Finished as one of the finalists or semifinalists

- : Finished as a special awards winner

Year Emirate Miss UAE Placement at Miss Universe Special Award(s) Poppy Capella directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024 2025 Dubai Mariam Mohamed Unplaced 2024 Dubai Emilia Dobreva Unplaced

## Notes

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Abba"](https://dx.doi.org/10.5040/9781501396687.0007). *Abba's Abba Gold*: 53–64. 2004. [doi](/source/Doi_(identifier)):[10.5040/9781501396687.0007](https://doi.org/10.5040%2F9781501396687.0007).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Dubai to host first-ever Miss Universe UAE"](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/dubai-to-host-first-ever-miss-universe-uae). *[Khaleej Times](/source/Khaleej_Times)*. 7 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Buat pertama kalinya, Dubai jadi tuan rumah Miss Universe UAE"](https://www.utusan.com.my/luar-negara/2021/10/buat-pertama-kalinya-dubai-jadi-tuan-rumah-miss-universe-uae/). *Utusan Malaysia* (in Malay). 7 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Dubai to host first ever Miss Universe UAE in November"](https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/dubai-to-host-first-ever-miss-universe-uae-in-november-1.1633598054889). *[Gulf News](/source/Gulf_News)*. 7 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Dubai to host first Miss Universe UAE contest in November"](https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/fashion/2021/10/07/dubai-to-host-first-miss-universe-uae-contest-in-november/). *The National News*. 7 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Dubai to host first-ever UAE Miss Universe"](https://www.thebharatexpressnews.com/dubai-to-host-first-ever-uae-miss-universe/). *The Bharate Express News*. 7 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** [https://www.facebook.com/share/p/o7mnWoYMN65eFS61/](https://www.facebook.com/share/p/o7mnWoYMN65eFS61/)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Who is Mariam Mohamed? UAE's trailblazer at Miss Universe"](https://www.geo.tv/latest/627229-who-is-mariam-mohamed-uaes-trailblazer-at-miss-universe). *Geo News*. 6 October 2025. Retrieved 26 March 2026.

## External links

- [Official website](http://www.missuniverseuae.com)

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