Downtown Design will anchor Dubai Design Week at Dubai Design District

Returning to the Waterfront Terrace at Dubai Design District (d3), Downtown Design, the anchor fair of Dubai Design Week, will run from November 5 - 9. The fair unites a selection of international design brands and regional design studios, from emerging talent to established names, reinforcing its position as the Middle East's leading platform for high-quality contemporary design. Held in strategic partnership with d3, a member of TECOM Group PJSC, and supported by Dubai Culture, Downtown Design serves as the region’s most important meeting point for the design industry, fostering collaboration and commercial opportunity.

- Muhammad Yusuf, Features Writer

This year’s edition spans furniture, lighting, surfaces, textiles, home accessories and limited-edition design from around the world. Alongside the fair’s programme of talks, keynotes and creative popups, visitors can look forward to the return of Editions Art & Design. “The world of design is evolving rapidly, and Dubai is playing an ever-greater role in shaping a more collaborative, innovative, and inclusive future for all,” said Khadija Al Bastaki, d3 Senior Vice President.

“Through dedicated platforms like Downtown Design and Dubai Design Week, we nurture a rich and distinctly native design narrative that reflects the city’s ambitions.” Mette Degn-Christensen, Director of Downtown Design, said: “This year’s programme tells the story of an industry that is maturing with purpose and ambition. I am excited to see how that evolution feels tangible in this year’s fair... reflecting the strength and high-quality of the region's design market and celebrating the diversity and spirit that has come to define Dubai’s design scene.”

Returning international heavyweights include Kartell, presenting their signature industrial design furniture, and Poltrona Frau, unveiling a series of new collaborations. Obegi Home will stage an immersive, multi-brand showcase of contemporary luxury living, while Huda Lighting returns with a large-scale lighting exhibition and Venini brings a bespoke amber glass installation. The fair also welcomes first-time international participants, among them Roche Bobois, Draga & Aurel, Desalto, Ceramicah, Flou and Porada.