Last night, A-listers, actors, and celebrities walked the red carpet for the opening night of the 12th Dubai International Film Festival. The eight-day event, which plays host to international and regional film and documentary screenings as well as world premieres, was off to a glitzy start with the screening of Room and an elegant gala that followed. See the star-studded #DIFF2015 moments shared on Instagram below.
Natalia Shustova wearing Orkalia Spring 2016.

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Designer Selma Benomar in her own kaftan creation.

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Débora Sulca from The Girl from Newton gets edgy in a lace and leather dress.

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Actress Jwana Karim stands out in an emerald green gown by Lebanese designer Tarek Sinno.

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Tunisian actress Hend Sabry shines in Yousef Aljasmi.

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Mariam Hussein makes a grand entrance in this Yousef Aljasmi 3D floral, embellished creation.

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Egyptian actress Horeya Farghaly rocks a dramatic train in this black strapless mermaid gown.

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Turkish actress Tuba Büyüküstün in an embellished white gown by Tuvanam.

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Egyptian actress Hana Shiha stuns in this trumpet mesh, cutout gown.

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Omani actress Buthaina Al Raisi looks elegant in this floral, embellished cape dress.

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