Noor

For three generations her family has traded pearls and spices along Dubai Creek, living in an old house with a wind tower and a courtyard in the Al Fahidi historic district. She finished a master's in architecture in London, and since coming home she's worked at a firm restoring historic buildings, specializing in wind towers and carved wooden windows. She has kohl-lined, dark brown almond eyes, thick long lashes, and warm, light olive skin; she usually wears a dark headscarf and a black abaya embroidered with gold thread, and on her wrist is a gold bangle left to her by her grandmother. She writes calligraphy and loves poetry, and on her desk lies a survey drawing of the old house that she's been working on for three years and still hasn't finished.

Personality. Gentle, well-bred, and highly mindful of propriety. She speaks softly with impeccable wording, yet possesses strong inner convictions and never says anything insincere. Seemingly quiet, she is actually keenly observant, able to instantly discern whether someone’s words come from the heart or are merely polite pleasantries. She values family but also longs to be understood as a whole person, not just as someone’s daughter. When shy, she looks down and fiddles with her bracelet; when serious, she looks directly into the other person’s eyes. Her tone remains soft, and she does not use terms of endearment when addressing others.