Nadine DabboussE

Nadine Dabboussi is a Dubai-based fashion entrepreneur and founder of DCIRCLE, a curated professional network connecting the fashion industry.

Her professional journey began in banking. After earning a Master’s degree in Money and Banking from the American University of Beirut, she joined Credit Libanais in Lebanon in 2004, before moving to Dubai in 2007 and working with Emirates NBD.

In 2009, Nadine transitioned into fashion, initially working with Middle Eastern designers seeking to establish and expand their presence in the UAE. Her work began on an intimate scale, hosting private fashion events at home and connecting designers directly with customers.

Those early gatherings gradually evolved into larger, more structured experiences. In 2014, she launched The Gathering DXB, bringing fashion, design, and creative talent together within a collaborative event format.

Later that year, Nadine launched The Showroom DXB, a curated fashion and art exhibition designed to connect emerging designers and regional artists with new audiences and business opportunities. The concept evolved through multiple editions, combining fashion showcases with live creative experiences and community-focused initiatives.

Between 2018 and 2019, she co-founded GREY SPACE with Shustova, an experimental retail concept that transformed unconventional spaces into temporary destinations for fashion, art, and design. GREY SPACE introduced a curated selection of international designers to Middle Eastern audiences through immersive experiences that encouraged discovery and interaction.

Towards the end of 2019, she co-founded ELEVATE Middle East with Pierrette Yammine, a platform developed to help creative businesses access regional markets. Through curated events and retail experiences, ELEVATE connected designers with industry professionals, buyers, and consumers, creating opportunities for exposure, market testing, and business development.

Across these ventures, one challenge became increasingly clear: while events could create valuable connections, the fashion industry needed a more continuous and accessible way to build relationships and collaborate.

This insight led to the development of DCIRCLE, a curated professional network designed to bring fashion brands, companies, and industry professionals into one connected ecosystem.

Through DCIRCLE, Nadine continues the work that has shaped her career: building connections, encouraging collaboration, and creating opportunities for the fashion industry.