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Swiss Arabian

Made in United Arab Emirates, since 1974

Despite the name, this is an Emirati house. Hussein Adam Ali founded it in 1974, and it calls itself the first perfume manufacturer in the UAE. The name refers to its mix of Swiss technique and Arabian notes.

Scents to try

• Shaghaf Oud

Where to buy

• The Dubai Mall, First Floor

Official website

Partly checked 29 Sept 2026. Several third-party sources say the factories are in Sharjah; the official pages checked only say made in the UAE.