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Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), visited Downtown Design 2025, the region’s leading contemporary design fair, taking place as part of the 11th edition of Dubai Design Week in Dubai Design District (d3).

Downtown Design, the region’s leading contemporary design fair returns to Dubai Design District (d3) this November for its 2025 edition, bringing together an international showcase of high-quality design and reaffirming Dubai’s position as a global hub for creativity, culture, and innovation.

At this year’s Downtown Design, leading brands and studios come together through a series of immersive pop-up experiences that celebrate design as a form of dialogue between eras, materials, and cultures. Each collaboration transforms space into storytelling, merging craftsmanship with contemporary sensibility to create moments of discovery across the fair.

Evoking the allure of Art Deco speakeasies, Cosentino will unveil their concept titled ‘1930’ by Etereo, at this year’s Downtown Design fair in d3. A contemporary lounge experience designed, the concept draws from the geometric harmony of Piero Portaluppi, the sculptural sensibility of Carlo Scarpa, and the bold architectural gestures of Ettore Sottsass, celebrating The Age of Elegance through a sophisticated interplay of geometry, materiality and historical inspiration.

This year, Veuve Clicquot has once again partnered with the renowned Studio Marcel Poulain to bring the Solaire Lounge back to Downtown Design. The lounge, featuring a sun-drenched terrace, evokes the vibrant energy and effortless elegance of the French Riviera.

Showcasing creativity from across the region, Downtown Design highlights the depth and diversity of local design talent. From emerging studios to established names or curated exhibits, the fair celebrates the cultural richness, craftsmanship, and contemporary vision contributing to the region’s design scene.

The second edition of Downtown Design Riyadh will take place from 3–6 February 2026 in the creative heart of JAX District, once again in partnership with the Architecture and Design Commission of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture.

‍Dubai Design Week, the region’s leading design festival, will return for its 11th edition from 4-9 November 2025. Since its launch, Dubai Design Week has become a catalyst for cross-cultural exchange, spotlighting diverse practices from the region and beyond while connecting them to global audiences. Its multidisciplinary programme spans disciplines including architecture, interiors, furniture, product, graphic and experiential design, acting as a platform for dialogue, experimentation and progress. Set against the backdrop of Dubai’s cultural landscape, it continues to reflect the city’s growing role as a global meeting point for creativity and ideas.