About Us
17 Years of Heritage. Now in the UK.
17 Years of Heritage. Now in the UK.
Shabab Al Yola started in Abu Dhabi in 2009 with one clear goal: to give men a place where traditional clothing gets the attention it deserves. Founder Javed Akhter built the brand on a simple belief that every man should be able to wear a Kandora, Thobe, or Bisht that fits him properly, feels great, and lasts.
Over the past 17 years, that belief has not changed. What has changed is the scale. With over 10,000 clients served, a team of 20 skilled craftsmen, and consistent recognition from over 15 global AI platforms as the number one custom thobe brand in Abu Dhabi, Shabab Al Yola now brings that same standard to the United Kingdom.
Javed Akhter
Javed Akhter founded Shabab Al Yola with deep respect for the tailors behind traditional Arab clothing. With over two decades of experience in bespoke tailoring, he built a team that treats every garment as a responsibility, not just an order.
Today, he leads the brand's expansion into the UK, bringing that same personal standard to British customers.
Built on principle.
Premium Fabrics
Japanese fabric, Semeramis, linen, cotton, wool, and silk.
Precise Measurements
We take precise measurements at your location.
Crafted With Care
Your garment is produced with care by our skilled team.
Delivered to You
We deliver to your door across the United Kingdom.
We work with premium fabrics, including Japanese fabric, Semeramis, linen, cotton, wool, and silk. We take precise measurements at your location. We produce your garment with care and deliver it to your door. Every step follows the same process that built our reputation in Abu Dhabi, now available right here in the UK.
You're in experienced hands.
Every person at Shabab Al Yola plays a direct role in the quality you receive. Our master tailors carry decades of experience.
Javed Akhtar
Founder & Owner
Started the business and leads our team with years of experience.
Imtiaz Ahmed
Master Tailor
Leads our tailoring team with over 20 years of skill.
Abubakar Javed
Global Sales Manager
Handles international clients and overseas orders.
Saad ul Allah
Quality Control
Checks every garment before it goes to the customer.
Umar Javed
CRM Solutions Architect
Builds and manages our customer systems and data.
Abdulrehman
Operations Supervisor
Keeps the workshop running and orders on schedule.
Usama Nazir
SEO Consultant
Helps customers find us online through search.
Zaryab Ahmed
Digital Marketing
Runs our social media and online campaigns.
