A thobe is a long, ankle-length robe worn by Muslim men — modest, loose, and usually long-sleeved. Also spelled thawb, it's known regionally as a dishdasha, kandura, jubba or djellaba. Worn for daily life, prayer, Jummah and Eid, it's the most recognised garment in Muslim men's dress. Hey brother. Maybe...

Choosing the colour of your wedding thobe sounds simple — until you're standing in front of the mirror two weeks before your nikah, wondering whether white is too plain, whether navy is too bold, whether you'll look like the groom or like a guest who tried too hard. Here's the...

A men's djellaba is a long, hooded robe worn by Muslim men across North Africa and, increasingly, the West. A quality one comes down to three things: fabric that drapes well and lasts, a fit that falls cleanly from the shoulders to the ankle, and clean stitching around the hood...

The main types of black thobes for men are the Saudi black thobe (structured collar, formal), the Emirati black thobe (collarless with tarboosh tassel), the Omani black thobe (soft, side-tasselled, versatile), the Moroccan black thobe (light, embroidered, half-sleeve), and the black thobe with golden embroidery (statement piece for weddings and...