Layla Al-Siyabi

About

Instagram star who is known for her work documenting the subcultures of Qatar including in fashion, feminism, and beauty. She shares her photos for her over 600,000 followers and promotes a range of brands and companies including Aldo Shoes, Kappa, and Pure Juice Bar. She has given a TEDx talk on "beyond beauty."

Before Fame

She first started sharing fashion related photos including Henna art and unique clothing through Instagram in August of 2013. She began her career in 2013 in Qatar as a fashion designer. 

Trivia

She is also known for having her own YouTube series entitles Be Your Own Trend where she focuses on different food, music, fashion, and culture throughout Qatar for her over 1,000 subscribers. In 2019, she was named Oman's top lifestyle influencer by Forbes Middle East. She has also received an awards for diversity and inclusiveness for women entrepreneurs, as well as a Millennial Leader award. 

Family Life

She was born and raised in Qatar and often shares photos of her two children through Instagram as well. She is married with two children. She lives in Oman, Muscat after moving from Doha Qatar.

Associated With

Other Instagram stars from Qatar also known for sharing fashion focused content include Fatma Al Thani and Clio Chi. She has also done a talk on Ted X.