At Alishbah Abaya, we take pride in crafting high-quality abayas that reflect both tradition and modern fashion. Customization is a significant part of our work, as we want every customer to have an abaya that suits their style. However, constant modifications throughout the order process create challenges for us and affect our ability to deliver the best abayas in Dubai and the UAE on time.

Common Customization Requests We Receive:

• Change the color of the embroidery work.
• Modify the fabric color.
• Adjust the size of embellishments on sleeves.
• Alter the placement of embroidery on the sheila.
• Change necklines from V-neck to a collar pattern.
• Add pockets with zippers on both sides.
• Modify motifs, specifying colors for leaves, buds, and embellishments.

While we aim to meet these requests, excessive changes during production result in delays, increased costs, and disruptions to other orders. Once a design is finalized, making adjustments means reworking fabric, embroidery, and stitching, which affects the efficiency of our production process.

The Budget Challenge: High-End Designs at Lower Prices

Many customers bring reference images of luxury abayas costing 1000 AED and expect the same craftsmanship at 300 AED. At Alishbah Abaya, we focus on high-quality abayas and fair pricing. Producing an abaya with premium fabric, intricate embroidery, and detailed handwork requires skilled artisans and time. Cutting costs means compromising on fabric, embellishments, or craftsmanship, which is something we do not believe in.

How Customization Affects Our Production

Each abaya goes through multiple production stages:

1. Fabric Selection: Choosing the right material for durability and comfort.
2. Pattern Cutting: Ensuring precision in measurements and design.
3. Embroidery and Handwork: Delicate stitching and embellishments.
4. Sewing and Stitching: Bringing the design together.
5. Final Touches: Quality control, steaming, and packaging.

When a customer changes their order midway, it disrupts these steps, causing delays and increasing the chance of errors. It also affects the completion of other pending orders.

The Struggles of Constant Design Changes

At Alishbah Abaya, we strive to create the best abayas in the UAE, but handling repeated customization changes is challenging. Here’s what happens when customers request excessive modifications:

• Extended production timelines: More changes mean more time needed to make adjustments.
• Increased costs: Additional materials, labor, and rework increase expenses.
• Delays for other customers: New orders are affected when we must keep revising existing ones.
• Higher chances of mistakes: Repeated changes may lead to miscommunication or production errors.

How Customers Can Help Us Deliver the Best Abayas

We appreciate our customers’ creativity and personal style, and to ensure a smooth experience, we recommend:

1. Finalizing Orders Before Production Starts: Deciding on design, fabric, and embellishments before confirming the order prevents delays.
2. Setting a Realistic Budget: High-quality abayas require investment in premium materials and craftsmanship.
3. Minimizing Last-Minute Changes: Once production begins, reducing modifications ensures we deliver on time.
4. Trusting Our Expertise: Our team has years of experience in designing abayas that blend fashion and tradition.

Our Commitment to Quality

At Alishbah Abaya, we are committed to producing high-quality abayas that reflect style, comfort, and craftsmanship. We aim to meet customization requests, but excessive changes slow down production and affect our ability to maintain our high standards. By understanding the challenges involved, customers can help us continue providing the best abayas in Dubai and the UAE without unnecessary delays.