Morning Coffee With… Amal Al Raisi

  |   02-11-2016

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What’s your morning routine before work?

I prepare my daughters for school, I have my morning coffee as I read emails. Then I get ready to head to the boutique.

How do you decide what to wear in the morning?

Everyday is different. My style day to day definitely depends on my schedule and what role I’ve got to play.

Three items you can’t live without?

My phone, a notebook and pen, and a photo of my girls.

Your favourite place you like to go to in Oman?

The beaches in Muscat.

What did you do last night?

I caught up with my parents.

Complete the sentence: My perfect holiday would be…

Anywhere with my amazing family!

What book are you reading at the moment?

The Woman I Wanted to Be by Diane Von Furstenberg – It’s such an empowering read!

Tell us a fact about you that nobody knows.

I definitely struggle to work when the place is untidy. I find that having an organised workspace allows me to be more productive.

Your favourite designer at the moment?

Elie Saab.

Your current style inspiration?

The Omani region of Dhofar and The Silk Route.

Who would you like to be stuck on a desert island with?

My husband, the love of my life.

Three things you hate?

Lies, raw food and sleepless nights.

What’s your personal motto?

Nothing is impossible! Dream big, work hard and hold on tight to your values.

How do you want the world to remember you?

I want to be remembered as someone who has helped put Omani fashion on the international map.