Miss Universe UAE explained

^[1] Miss Universe UAE is a national beauty pageant that is to select the representative of the United Arab Emirates for the Miss Universe competition.

History

Miss Universe UAE was officially announced in September 2024, during a press conference in Dubai.^{[2] [3]} The competition is to be held in 2024, with its winner making the nation's debut at the Miss Universe 2024 competition. Miss Universe UAE does not have a swimsuit competition, instead incorporating a fashion couture round. Applications were open to all residents of the United Arab Emirates, rather than solely citizens.^{[4] [5] [6]}

On September 8, 2024, a new team took over the license led by former Miss Universe Indonesia national director Poppy Capella.^[7]

Titleholders

Miss Universe United Arab Emirates

• : Declared the winner
• : Finished as a runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
• : Finished as one of the finalists or semifinalists
• : Finished as a special awards winner

Year	Emirate	Miss Universe UAE	Placement at Miss Universe	Special awards
Poppy Capella directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024
	TBA	TBA	TBA
	Dubai	Emilia Dobreva	Unplaced

Notes and References

1. 2004 . Abba . Abba's Abba Gold . 53–64 . 10.5040/9781501396687.0007.
2. Web site: Dubai to host first-ever Miss Universe UAE. 7 October 2021. Khaleej Times.
3. Web site: Buat pertama kalinya, Dubai jadi tuan rumah Miss Universe UAE. 7 October 2021. Malay. Utusan Malaysia.
4. Web site: Dubai to host first ever Miss Universe UAE in November. 7 October 2021. Gulf News.
5. Web site: Dubai to host first Miss Universe UAE contest in November. 7 October 2021. The National News.
6. Web site: Dubai to host first-ever UAE Miss Universe. The Bharate Express News. 7 October 2021.
7. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/o7mnWoYMN65eFS61/