Glasses for Women UAE: Frame Shapes, Colours and Fit Guide

Shopping for glasses for women UAE-wide often starts with a saved photo and ends with a frame that pinches, slides or looks different on your face. The fix is knowing three things before you add anything to the cart: your width, the shape you want and the material you can wear through a long, hot day.

This guide walks through all three, then shows six real women’s frames on Bespecta with their current AED prices. One thing to know first: Bespecta is an online-only eyewear store, and its eyeglass frames come with blue light lenses (no power). Eyeglass frames come with blue light lenses (no power), and you can take the frame to your own optician to have prescription lenses fitted and checked. We do not supply or fit prescription lenses, and there is no showroom.

Glasses for women UAE: what to decide before you shop

Most returns and disappointments come from skipping one of these decisions. Settle them in this order:

• Width. A frame that is too narrow presses at the temples. One that is too wide slides down your nose every time you look at your phone.
• Shape. Cat-eye, square, oversized and round frames change how your face reads. Pick the effect you want, not just the trend.
• Material and weight. Metal, TR90 and acetate feel very different after eight hours, especially when you move between 40-degree car parks and cold offices.
• Colour. Your frame sits next to your skin, hair, scarf and makeup every day. Neutral or statement is a real choice, not an afterthought.
• How you will wear them. Screen work, driving or reading shapes the lens conversation you will have with your optician.

Start with fit: width, bridge and size labels

Every Bespecta product page carries a Frame Fit size guide that groups frames by total width:

• Extra Narrow: 125 mm or less (petite or teen faces)
• Narrow: 126–130 mm (slender adult faces)
• Average: 131–136 mm (most adults)
• Wide: 137–141 mm (broad faces)
• Extra Wide: 142 mm or more (very broad faces or an oversized look)

Each product page also lists three numbers, for example 53-16-142. That is lens width, bridge width and temple length in millimetres. The quickest check is to look inside the arm of a pair you already find comfortable and compare. A difference of 1–2 mm in lens width is usually fine. A bigger jump in bridge width is what causes slipping or pressure on the nose.

If you are not sure about your face shape or width, run the free FrameFit AI face scan. You hold still for about 30 seconds and it suggests your face shape, a width range and matching frames, with no account and no download. It is a shopping guide based on an AI face-shape scan. It is not a clinical measurement and it does not replace your optician checking the frame before glazing.

Frame shapes that work for women in the UAE

Cat-eye. The lifted outer corner draws attention up towards the cheekbones and adds instant polish. It works well on oval, round and square faces, and it pairs naturally with a hijab or sheila because the eye line stays the focus. Browse the cat-eye category.

Square and oversized square. Straight lines add structure to softer or rounder features and read as confident in a meeting. Oversized versions make a fashion statement and give a larger lens area, which some people like for reading and screens. See square frames.

Round. Curves soften angular jawlines and give a creative, slightly vintage look. Thin metal rounds feel light, while transparent rounds feel playful. See round frames.

The full edit lives in the Women category, which currently lists about 33 items across eyeglass frames and sunglasses.

Six women’s frames on Bespecta right now

All prices below are the current sale prices shown on each product page on 1 October 2026, including 5% VAT. Promotions change, so always check the live page before you order.

1. Bazeti GL8069 cat-eye metal frame: AED 349

The Bazeti GL8069 cat-eye is the dressiest frame in the edit. It has a matte upper frame with gold-toned rims, adjustable nose pads and spring hinges. It comes in Black, Brown and White, is labelled Average width (54-17-140) and weighs about 20 g, so it is one of the lighter metal frames in the range. The product page lists it at AED 349 (was AED 399).

2. Bazeti A2001 cat-eye metal frame: AED 249

If you want a cat-eye that feels softer and lighter on the face, the Bazeti A2001 has slim metal rims, honeycomb-style detailing at the brow and silicone nose pads. Colours are Maroon, Cream, Brown and Blue. It is labelled Narrow (53-16-142), which makes it a useful pick for slimmer faces that find many frames too wide. It is AED 249 (was AED 299).

3. Bazeti TJ860 square TR90 + metal frame: AED 149

The Bazeti TJ860 pairs a flexible TR90 front with metal temples that carry a jewellery-style detail at each hinge. It comes in Black, Light Blue, Light Yellow and Tiger, is labelled Average (53-18-145) and weighs about 23 g. At AED 149 (was AED 199) it is one of the lowest-priced women’s frames on the site, and a sensible first online purchase. More TR90 options are in the TR90 category.

4. Bazeti PS8820 Classy Square acetate frame: AED 199

The Bazeti PS8820 Classy Square is a clean, smooth-edged acetate square with a subtle metallic hinge detail. It comes in Black, Blue and Pink, so it works as a sober office frame or a softer, more playful pair. It is labelled Wide (53-16-140) and weighs about 32 g, so it suits medium to broad faces that want a frame with some presence. It is AED 199 (was AED 249).

5. Bazeti GL8943 “The Creative” round metal frame: AED 249

For something artistic, the Bazeti GL8943 round frame has a sculpted bridge and cut-out temples, plus tortoiseshell temple tips. It comes in Gold, Bronze and Black. At about 13 g it is the lightest frame in this list, and it is labelled Extra Narrow, so check the measurements carefully against a pair you own. It is AED 249 (was AED 299).

6. Bazeti TR3502 transparent round TR90 frame: AED 159

The Bazeti TR3502 is a crystal-style transparent round with a visible metal core. It comes in Brown, Light Blue and Pink. It is labelled Extra Wide (54-18-145), so it suits broader faces or anyone who wants a relaxed, slightly oversized round. It is AED 159 (was AED 199).

Choosing colours: everyday neutral or statement

Colour is where women’s frames get personal, and where a quick rule saves money.

• Black, brown and tortoise (Tiger) go with almost every abaya, scarf and work outfit. If this is your only pair, start here.
• Gold, bronze and rose-toned metals warm the face and look polished against neutrals, white and black.
• Transparent and pastel shades such as light blue, pink and light yellow look fresh and lighter on the face. They are a good second pair for weekends.
• Deep tones such as maroon give colour without shouting, and work well if you wear a lot of black.

If you wear a hijab or sheila, compare the frame colour with the fabrics you wear most. A gentle contrast, such as gold against black or maroon against cream, usually looks more deliberate than an exact match.

Comfort in UAE heat and long screen days

• Weight matters more than you think. The frames above range from about 13 g to 32 g. Lighter metal frames such as GL8943 and GL8069 are easy to forget you are wearing. Heavier acetate frames such as PS8820 feel more substantial, so check the bridge fit closely.
• Nose pads help. Adjustable metal or silicone pads, as on GL8069 and A2001, let your optician fine-tune how the frame sits.
• Mind the dashboard. Do not leave acetate or TR90 frames in a parked car in summer. Heat can warp them and loosen hinges.
• Clean gently. Rinse dust off with lukewarm water before wiping, and use the microfibre cloth that comes with the case.

Many Bazeti eyeglass frames, including most of the ones above, come with blue light lenses (no power). They are there for the look and fit only. If you need vision correction, your optician replaces them with prescription lenses made for you.

How buying online then glazing locally works

Here is the full route from shortlist to finished glasses:

1. Check your prescription is current with your own optician or optometrist.
2. Shortlist two or three frames and compare their measurements with a pair you like. Run FrameFit if you are unsure of your width.
3. Order online. Delivery is free across all UAE emirates. At checkout you can pay by card, choose cash on delivery, or use Tabby to split an eligible order into 4 payments. For example, the homepage shows an AED 149 frame as 4 × AED 37.25 with Tabby.
4. Inspect the frame at home. Try it on, check the hinges and look at the fit in daylight.
5. Contact us if something is wrong. If the frame is defective or is not the item you ordered, you can return new, unused and unworn frames in their original packaging within 7 days of delivery. Message us on WhatsApp at +971 54 364 3033 with your order number and we will send return instructions and a prepaid return label. Eligible returns are refunded to your original payment method. Read the full returns policy.
6. Take the unused frame to your optician for prescription lenses. Once lenses are fitted, the frame is no longer an unused item, so be sure about the fit before glazing.

If you shop through a membership or deals app such as The Entertainer, TravellerPass or Mazayaa, check that app for any current Bespecta offer and its terms before you buy. Note that under our returns policy, products bought through The Entertainer cannot be returned unless they are defective or the wrong item was sent.

For the full cost picture once lenses are added, read Prescription Glasses Dubai Price. For why buying the frame online works out cheaper, see Buy Glasses Online UAE.

Sunglasses and premium frames for her

The Women category also includes ready-to-wear sunglasses, including the premium Baccor Classic Square Black and Gold at AED 799 (was AED 999). Browse all sunglasses or the Baccor range. Shopping for a husband or father too? Our Sunglasses for Men Dubai guide covers men’s sun styles. For unisex optical frames, see the full eyeglasses category.

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