Julianne Hough dazzles in a backless sequined gown at the Fashion Trust Arabia awards ceremony in Qatar: 'It's a stunning event'

All eyes were on Julianne Hough as she arrived to the Fashion Trust Arabia awards ceremony in Doha, the capital of Qatar, on Tuesday evening. 

For the glamorous event held at the National Museum of Qatar, the 33-year-old Safe Haven actress looked incredible in a flowing floor-length gown. 

She accessorized her long sleeve sequined dress with a pair of statement earrings and a glamorous makeup look, which included a bold lipstick, as she said she was happy to be at the 'stunning event.'

Glowing: All eyes were on Julianne Hough as she arrived to the Fashion Trust Arabia awards ceremony in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday evening

Glowing: All eyes were on Julianne Hough as she arrived to the Fashion Trust Arabia awards ceremony in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday evening

The Dancing with the Stars alum wore a sparkly headdress called a Shayla.

While non-Qatari women are not required to cover their bodies or hair, they are expected to dress modestly so as not to offend the local community.  

As she posed on a blue carpet in front of a wall decorated with beautiful pink and orange flowers, Hough looked over her shoulder and smiled.  

Sparkly: For the glamorous event held at the National Museum of Qatar, the 33-year-old Safe Haven actress looked incredible in a flowing floor-length gown

Sparkly: For the glamorous event held at the National Museum of Qatar, the 33-year-old Safe Haven actress looked incredible in a flowing floor-length gown

The Kinrgy founder looked radiant as she sported a sun-kissed glow from her travels in the Middle East, which she been documenting via Instagram.

On Tuesday, she shared a video of herself in an another sparkly dress ahead of the FTA Gala, which began with a look of her oceanview hotel room. 

After changing out of a white robe and towel on her head, she appeared in front of a pool at nighttime before browsing a fashion collection. 

Having fun: The Kinrgy founder looked radiant as she sported a sun-kissed glow from her travels in the Middle East, which she been documenting via Instagram

Having fun: The Kinrgy founder looked radiant as she sported a sun-kissed glow from her travels in the Middle East, which she been documenting via Instagram

Traveling: On Tuesday, she shared a video of herself in an another sparkly dress ahead of the FTA Gala, which began with a look of her oceanview hotel room

Traveling: On Tuesday, she shared a video of herself in an another sparkly dress ahead of the FTA Gala, which began with a look of her oceanview hotel room

The younger sister of Derek Hough appeared to be having the time of her life while twirling around and getting her picture taken. 

She captioned the footage: 'Excited to be in Qatar honoring Fashion Trust Arabia, a non-profit organization with a mission to provide financial support and global recognition to emerging designers in the Middle East and North African region.' 

'I can’t wait to witness these beautiful designers and exceptional advisory board members tomorrow night at the FTA Gala! Thank you to Her Royal Highness and @maisonvalentino for this stunning kick off event at the Museum of Islamic Art! What a great start to such a beautiful week that lies ahead!' she gushed. 

Night out: After changing out of a white robe and towel on her head, she appeared in front of a pool at nighttime before browsing a fashion collection

Night out: After changing out of a white robe and towel on her head, she appeared in front of a pool at nighttime before browsing a fashion collection

Posing away: The younger sister of Derek Hough appeared to be having the time of her life while twirling around and getting her picture taken

Posing away: The younger sister of Derek Hough appeared to be having the time of her life while twirling around and getting her picture taken

Two weeks ago, she opened up about the controversy she was involved in regarding The Activist, the scuttled reality show CBS had planned until a backlash led network officials to repackage it as a documentary.

'I think the greatest thing that I learned is to listen to what's happening, to gather information and to really try to learn,' the star told People last month while appearing at the EMA Awards Gala in Van Nuys, California. 

The performer said that she now has 'more of a fire to focus on the things that need attention' in the wake of the pushback over the show, which she had been set to be a judge on. 

Blissful: She captioned the footage: 'Excited to be in Qatar honoring Fashion Trust Arabia, a non-profit organization with a mission to provide financial support and global recognition to emerging designers in the Middle East and North African region'

Blissful: She captioned the footage: 'Excited to be in Qatar honoring Fashion Trust Arabia, a non-profit organization with a mission to provide financial support and global recognition to emerging designers in the Middle East and North African region'

'I can¿t wait to witness these beautiful designers and exceptional advisory board members tomorrow night at the FTA Gala! Thank you to Her Royal Highness and @maisonvalentino for this stunning kick off event at the Museum of Islamic Art! What a great start to such a beautiful week that lies ahead!' she gushed

'I can’t wait to witness these beautiful designers and exceptional advisory board members tomorrow night at the FTA Gala! Thank you to Her Royal Highness and @maisonvalentino for this stunning kick off event at the Museum of Islamic Art! What a great start to such a beautiful week that lies ahead!' she gushed

Hough said that 'the greatest thing you can do is to just learn and to grow and to be open to different perspectives.'

Hough told the publication that she spoke with multiple activists about the situation, and that many showed 'their deepest kindness by sharing and opening up' amid the time.

'I reached out to so many people who offered their knowledge and their perspective in a way that was inviting and welcoming versus being judgmental,' she said.

She said the response she received 'was kindness at its finest and it really showed that humans really do want to unify and help each other and that touched my heart.'  

L, she opened up about the controversy she was involved in regarding The Activist, the scuttled reality show CBS had planned until a backlash led network officials to repackage it as a documentary; seen last month

Growing: Two weeks ago, she opened up about the controversy she was involved in regarding The Activist, the scuttled reality show CBS had planned until a backlash led network officials to repackage it as a documentary; seen last month