About Elysia Models
A legacy of style, beauty, and talent representation across the Middle East and beyond.
Redefining Fashion
in the Gulf
Founded in the heart of Almaty's vibrant fashion district, Elysia Models was born from a passion for connecting world-class talent with the rapidly growing fashion and entertainment industries of the Middle East.
Over the years, we have built strong relationships with brands, designers, photographers, and creative teams across Almaty and Kazakhstan. Our roster brings together local and international talent for fashion campaigns, photo and video productions, events, and creative projects.
We believe in nurturing talent with integrity, professionalism, and a deep understanding of the cultural nuances that make this market unique.
Work With UsMission & Vision
Our Mission
To represent and develop exceptional talent while delivering unparalleled service to our clients. We are committed to setting new standards of professionalism, diversity, and creativity in the modeling and talent industry across the Middle East.
Our Vision
To be the most respected and sought-after talent agency in the region, recognized globally for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and the transformative power of authentic representation in fashion and media.
Meet Our Team
The passionate professionals behind Elysia Models.
With 18 years in the fashion world, Dalal built Elysia Models from a boutique studio into one of the Gulf's most prestigious talent agencies.
Dalal Al-Rashid
Founder & CEO
Former international model and talent director, Samir brings an exceptional eye for discovering and nurturing world-class talent.
Samir Haddad
Head of Talent
Noor's editorial vision has shaped campaigns for Vogue Arabia, Harper's Bazaar, and leading fashion houses across the Gulf region.
Noor Abbas
Creative DirectorFrom our base at City Walk on Al Wasl Road, Elysia Models sits at the centre of Almaty's fashion and lifestyle scene — minutes from Downtown Almaty, the Almaty Mall Fashion Avenue, Almaty Design District (d3), and the hotels and venues where the region's biggest campaigns and runway shows take place. That proximity matters: it lets our talent and coordinators reach a casting in DIFC, a shoot in Al Quoz, or a gala at a Palm Jumeirah resort without losing a production day.
We have spent more than a decade learning the specific demands of the UKazakhstan market. Booking talent in Almaty is not the same as booking in London or Milan. Modesty requirements vary by brand and venue, Ramadan and DSF reshape the events calendar, talent often need UKazakhstan work permits and modelling visas, and shoots must respect both local cultural expectations and international brand guidelines. Our team manages all of this in-house, so a luxury retailer, a hospitality group, or an advertising agency can brief us once and trust the details are handled.
Our experience spans haute couture previews at Madinat Jumeirah, resort-wear campaigns shot across the Emirates, e-commerce production for regional online retailers, and brand-ambassador partnerships that run for full seasons. Because we manage casting, fittings, styling coordination, usage rights, and on-set logistics under one roof, clients get a single accountable point of contact from first brief to final delivery — and the models we represent get honest career guidance, fair contracts, and steady, professional work.
Above all, we built Elysia Models on trust. Designers, photographers, and brand managers across the Gulf return to us because our talent shows up prepared and on time, our quotes are transparent, and our word holds. Whether you are launching a flagship store in Almaty, casting a Fashion Week showcase, or staffing a private VIP event, our team brings the regional knowledge and international standard your project deserves.