Emirates has announced a collaboration on an exclusive product line with renowned Dubai-based designer Nadine Kanso.

The Bil Arabi for Emirates collection uses Arabic calligraphy as a focal point in its design to celebrate the UAE’s upcoming Flag Day and National Day festivities on November 3 and December 2. Bil Arabi literally translates to ‘in Arabic’.

The decorative plate from the Bil Arabi for Emirates’ Collection.

The collection consists of a porcelain mug, a decorative plate, a pouch, a notepad and stylish T-shirts for men and women. All items in the collection are adorned with the word ‘El Emarat’, which means ‘The Emirates’, in gold, stylised Arabic writing.

The calligraphy-based design takes influence from a contemporary interpretation of Arabic letters and inspiration from ‘calligraffiti’ designs emerging across the Gulf and Middle East.

“My brand prides itself on paying tribute to Arabic heritage. A huge place I draw inspiration from is the Arabic lettering itself. The curves and stokes of the letter are so graceful and the gold lettering really enhances that beauty,” said Kanso.

Porcelain mug from the collection.

The Bil Arabi for Emirates Collection is available at Emirates official stores across Dubai as well as on online at emirates.store.

Emirates operates daily scheduled flights between Malta and Dubai on a Boeing 777-300 aircraft. Emirates flies twice weekly to Malta, on Mondays and Wednesdays, via Larnaca in Cyprus, and on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays the airline operates the Dubai-Malta route on a circular routing via Tunis in Tunisia. The return flight flies direct from Malta to Dubai.