Over the weekend, a dazzling array of Arab and international talent converged at Riyadh’s ANB Arena for the star-studded 2025 Joy Awards. Celebrating its fifth edition, this prestigious event honors luminaries from the MENA region’s entertainment, digital media, sports, and music industries, and it certainly delivered its share of unforgettable fashion statements by some of the region’s most influential figures. Among the stylish attendees were Lebanese actress Razane Jammal, Turkish sensation Hande Ercel, Egyptian icon Youssra, and American star Amanda Seyfried, all of whom showcased their finest formal wear on the evening’s lavender carpet.
Standout fashion moments included Lebanese actress and former beauty queen Nadine Nassib Njeim, who turned heads in a dramatic black sheer tulle and lace gown by Giambattista Valli, and Turkish actress Tuba Büyüküstün, who stunned in an exquisite Jean Paul Gaultier ensemble. Lebanese designers also dominated the scene, delivering some of the night’s most striking looks. Tara Emad dazzled in a bold, red Zuhair Murad gown that hugged every curve, while Dorra Zarrouk sparkled in a glittering gown by Jean-Pierre Khoury.
While there were numerous standout looks, a few stars looked like they had their styling team plotting against them. Read on to explore the sartorial highs and lows from the celebrities at the 2025 Joy Awards.
The Best Dressed
Nadine Nassib Njeim in Giambattista Valli and Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Razane Jammal in a Dior dress and Cartier jewelry
Yasmine Sabri in Jean-Pierre Khoury
Amanda Seyfried in Valentino
Hande Ercel in Zuhair Murad Couture
Youssra in a Georges Hobeika gown and Chopard jewelry
Nour Arida in Nicolas Jebran
Tara Emad in Zuhair Murad
Ahmed Saad in Prada
Maya Reaidy in Nicolas Jebran
Afra Saracoglu in Gucci
Dorra Zarrouk in Jean-Pierre Khoury
Stephanie Atala in Rami Kadi
Tuba Büyüküstün in Jean Paul Gaultier
Azza Slimene in Zuhair Murad
Mohamed El-Shehri in KML