Whilst the art form of henna may be thousands of years old, just like any fashionable trend it has taken many a stylish twist and turn down the years.View on euronews ...

Started in 1984, when Emirati women had a greater predilection for mehendi than they do today, the Indian Henna Art Centre may well have seen the glory days of the art form with Lavana’s loyal ...

The vibrant colours, heritage-inspired designs and the skilled artisanship that have built the repertoire of traditional Emirati costumes worn by women have been explored and even tried out by ...

According to the book, Henna’s Secret History: The History, Mystery and Folklore of Henna by Marie Anakee Miczak, Theophrastus (c. 285 BCE),one of the first botanists, had said that the perfume ...

With time, henna designs have evolved, and women now turn to beauty salons to get the latest intricate patterns that blend Emirati, Indian, Sudanese and various other styles, offering a rich ...

Dubai-based designer Azra Khamissa's modern and minimalist designs take a more contemporary approach to the ancient art. Scroll through to see more of Khamissa's modern henna designs.

Emirati henna rituals and practices, Nabulsi soap from Palestine and Arabic coffee will be the subject of discussion as part of the committee’s general session in Paraguay from December 2 to 7.

High rates of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in Emirati women could be caused by synthetic forms of henna dye, a new study by UAE University has concluded. Emirati women are almost twice as likely as ...