When she’s not blowing up on TikTok, or starring in the Netflix smash-hit series Al Rawabi School for Girls, Yara Al Mustafa is busy pouring herself into music. Born in Saudi Arabia and growing up between Jordan and Kuwait, the young star was quick to shine in the spotlight. After viral success releasing covers online, her big debut in the music industry, it seems, was just a matter of time. Hot off the heels of her first single, “A’ish Balak”, Yara Al Mustafa is name you’re about to hear everywhere. Luckily, we’ve got everything you need to know about her, right this way…
Get to know Yara Al Mustafa in her exclusive interview with Cosmo ME…
An album I have on repeat…
Lonerism by Tame Impala. I’m pretty sure I know every Tame Impala song by heart at this point, but this album will always be on every playlist of mine.
A beauty product I swear by…
The Erborian CC Creme is my absolute go-to. Now that it’s summertime, I love the light coverage it gives me as well as the SPF and major skincare benefits.
Erborian CC Cream, Dhs199, Sephora.ae
A singer I’m inspired by…
Many singers inspire me, but I’ve been listening to Lana Del Ray and David Bowie since I was a child.
A beauty hack I learnt on TikTok…
Never do this…but sometimes I heat up my lash curler with a lighter…
One thing no one knows about me…
I’m double jointed and it always freaks people out.
A travel destination I would visit again…
Provence City in France. Always.
My go-to handbag for errand days…
I’ve recently been obsessed with the Loewe Squeeze bag. I love how sophisticated and feminine the bag is.
Loewe Squeeze Bag Small, Dhs15,250, loewe.com
The lip combo I swear by…
Huda Beauty warm brown lip liner with any baby pink lip gloss.
Huda Beauty Lip Contour 2.0, Dhs86, Hudabeauty.com
A staple in my wardrobe…
Oversized vintage leather jackets, preferably from my dad’s closet.
Magda Butrym Leather jacket, Dhs13,570, mytheresa.com
The IT bag in my wishlist…
The Balenciaga City bag in literally every single colour.
A book that I can’t put down…
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sara J.Maas.
A rom-com I can’t get out of my mind…
10 Things I Hate About You will always be my go-to feel-good rom-com.
Want to know more? Check out our full, exclusive interview with the rising star here.