The UAE will make its debut in the Miss Universe pageant this year, with Dubai-based model Emilia Dobreva selected as the country’s first-ever representative. Dobreva, a mother of three, emerged victorious over four other finalists to secure her spot at the 73rd Miss Universe competition, set to take place on November 16 in Mexico City.
A seasoned beauty queen, Dobreva previously won Miss Friendship International in 2019. Her recent win was highlighted in an Instagram post by Miss Universe UAE, which praised her “elegance, intelligence, and passion for empowering others.”
This announcement follows the UAE’s confirmation of its participation in Miss Universe 2024, with Indonesian businesswoman Poppy Capella appointed as the national director for both the UAE and Cyprus.
For the Miss Universe UAE competition, Dobreva dazzled in a black crystallized mermaid gown created by renowned Filipino designer Michael Cinco. Cinco congratulated Dobreva in a social media post, celebrating her historic achievement.
