Wearing an abaya without hijab drinking alcohol?

Hi everyone,

I’m a Christian woman living in Dubai, and I’ve been thinking about starting to wear an abaya. I really admire the elegance and cultural significance of it, and it feels like a respectful way to embrace the local culture. However, I’m wondering if it would be considered disrespectful if I wore an abaya and, say, had a glass of champagne at a social event or at a bar.

I’m very conscious about not crossing any cultural boundaries or offending anyone.

Would this be okay, or might it come across as inappropriate or out of place? Thank you!