Miss Universe UAE
| Formation | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Dubai |
| Location |
|
Membership | Miss Universe |
Official language | English |
National director | Poppy Capella |
[1]Miss Universe UAE is a national beauty pageant that is to select the representative of the United Arab Emirates for the Miss Universe competition.
History
[edit]Miss Universe UAE was officially announced in September 2024, during a press conference in Dubai.[2][3] The competition is to be held in 2024, with its winner making the nation's debut at the Miss Universe 2024 competition. Miss Universe UAE does not have a swimsuit competition, instead incorporating 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.[7]
Titleholders
[edit]Miss Universe United Arab Emirates
[edit]- : 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 Universe UAE | Placement at Miss Universe | Special awards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poppy Capella directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024 | |||||
| 2025 | TBA | TBA | TBA | ||
| 2024 | Dubai | Emilia Dobreva | Unplaced | ||
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Abba". Abba's Abba Gold: 53–64. 2004. doi:10.5040/9781501396687.0007.
- ^ "Dubai to host first-ever Miss Universe UAE". Khaleej Times. 7 October 2021.
- ^ "Buat pertama kalinya, Dubai jadi tuan rumah Miss Universe UAE". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). 7 October 2021.
- ^ "Dubai to host first ever Miss Universe UAE in November". Gulf News. 7 October 2021.
- ^ "Dubai to host first Miss Universe UAE contest in November". The National News. 7 October 2021.
- ^ "Dubai to host first-ever UAE Miss Universe". The Bharate Express News. 7 October 2021.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/o7mnWoYMN65eFS61/