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Downtown Editions

Downtown Editions

Collect and commission at Downtown Editions, Downtown Design’s curated showcase of limited-edition design

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Featured Exhibitors

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Atelier Swarovski
Austria

Atelier Swarovski

Atelier Swarovski Home was launched in 2016. Created in partnership with the world’s leading design luminaries in art,…

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Arper
Italy

Arper

Arper is a leading Italian company that creates chairs, tables, and furnishings for community, work and home. Founded in…

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Pedrali
Italy

Pedrali

Offering a new perspective on furniture for the home and office, and collaborating with designers such as Marc Sadler,…

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Houtlander
 

Houtlander

Designers Phillip Hollander and Stephen Wilson have come together with a single aim to design accessible and covetable…

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Brokis
Czech Republic

Brokis

Czech premium lighting brand Brokis stands for the synthesis of exquisite design, superior quality, and the remarkable…

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Skram
United States

Skram

Known for heirloom quality furniture and furnishings since 2001, designer A. Jacob Marks’ approach emphasizes…

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Preciosa Lighting
Czech Republic

Preciosa Lighting

Preciosa Lighting elevates the heritage of Bohemian crystal through contemporary lighting designs.

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Minacciolo
Italy

Minacciolo

Focused on high-end markets, luxury Italian brand Minacciolo is known for their elegant solutions that combine artisan…

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THG Paris
France

THG Paris

A French manufacturer of bathroom fittings and accessories, THG Paris have been developing and manufacturing products…

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Moser
Czech Republic

Moser

It was more than 160 years ago that Czech engraver Ludwig Moser brought life to Moser crystal and began working with…

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Ethimo
Italy

Ethimo

Established in 2010, Ethimo is an Italian company that specialises in top-end outdoor furniture. Careful selection of…

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The Forum

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Tomás Alonso
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Tomás Alonso

Pushing the traditional boundaries of design thinking and bringing a fresh energy to storied design brands such as Aterlier Swarovski, Tomás Alonso’s work is deeply rooted in the spirit of collaboration.

  • Tue 12 November
  • 5 PM - 6 PM
  • The Forum @ Downtown Design
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Dara Huang
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Dara Huang

Dara Huang is the founder of Design Haus Liberty; an international architecture, interiors and design practice established in London in 2013. In the company’s short time, Dara has evolved the studio from a start-up with one intern to one of the most in-demand practices in the world.

  • Wed 13 November
  • 6 PM - 7 PM
  • The Forum @ Downtown Design
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Greg Natale
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Greg Natale

The acclaimed Australian designer has become known for his masterly use of pattern and colour, and his bold application of both in creating tailored, glamorous and sophisticated spaces.

  • Tue 12 November
  • 6 PM - 7 PM
  • The Forum @ Downtown Design
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Patrick Abbattista
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Patrick Abbattista

With a multifaceted experience in digital marketing for creative businesses and a vision for helping designers realise their creative and commercial potential, he launched DesignWanted, a leading online design resource in 2015.

  • Thu 14 November
  • 5 PM - 6 PM
  • The Buyers Lounge @ Downtown Design
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Marcus Fairs
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Marcus Fairs

Marcus Fairs is founder and editor-in-chief of Dezeen. In January 2017, for his contribution to architecture, he was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Institute of British Architects, making him the first digital journalist to be bestowed with the honour.

  • Thu 14 November
  • 6 PM - 7 PM
  • The Forum @ Downtown Design
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Featuring international experts, Downtown Design’s line-up of talks and workshops will offer crucial insights for the design industry.

Fair Features

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Cool Contemporary China

LWK + Partners, a leading design firm rooted in Hong Kong will unveil their immersive pavilion at Downtown Design.

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Carousel Of Light

Known for creating playfully immersive design moments, Preciosa bring their latest showstopper to the Middle East.

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The Café

XBD Collective have envisioned the fair café as a sanctuary for visitors to relax, work and get together.

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The Forum

Award-wining design studio Swiss Bureau’s concept for the forum explores the confluence of tradition and modernity.

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Downtown Design is a key event of dubai design week

Dubai Design Week is the region’s largest creative festival, reflecting Dubai’s position as design capital of the Middle East. The six-day programme encompasses events covering design across a range of disciplines including architecture, product design, interiors, multimedia and graphic design as well as exhibitions, talks, workshops, and interactive experiences - providing a dynamic environment where design meets opportunity, positioning Dubai as a central meeting point and a global gateway city.

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Trade Programme

Trade Programme

The Trade Programme is a bespoke industry tool for architects, interior designers and design professionals to unlock a dynamic platform for discovery and networking.

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News

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Discover Exceptional Surface Materials At Downtown…

Discover Exceptional Surface Materials At Downtown…

Downtown Design’s selection of makers and manufacturers underscores the values of quality and innovation in the surface design…

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Let There Be Light

Let There Be Light

At the intersection of tradition and innovation, the global lighting design industry is making rapid strides in delivering…

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Dara Huang: Strategising Success

Dara Huang: Strategising Success

The London-based founder of the award-winning design practice, Design Haus Liberty, Dara Huang has established herself as one of…

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Design With A Mission: Irthi Contemporary Crafts…

Design With A Mission: Irthi Contemporary Crafts…

Participating in Downtown Design for the first time, the Sharjah-based initiative works towards preserving the UAE’s cultural…

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Downtown Design Collaborates With XBD Collective…

Downtown Design Collaborates With XBD Collective…

Guest Designers for Downtown Design 2019, XBD Collective have imagined this year’s fair café as an urban oasis.

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The Forum 2019: Market Insights With This Year's…

The Forum 2019: Market Insights With This Year's…

With a line-up of international and regional design experts, The Forum will offer crucial industry insights.

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Swiss Bureau's Design For The Forum: A Place To…

Swiss Bureau's Design For The Forum: A Place To…

The award-wining design studio’s concept for the forum explores the importance of collaboration and community within the design…

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DOWNTOWN DESIGN FILMS

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VOICES OF DESIGN | FEATURING TARIK AL ZAHARNA OF T.ZED ARCHITECTS

The Founder and Director of the Dubai-based practice talks about how a new generation of regional designers and clients is driving the growing demand for high-quality design solutions across the Middle East.

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DOWNTOWN DESIGN 2019 | SAVE THE DATE

The Middle East’s leading fair for high-quality and original design takes place 12-15 November 2019.
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VOICES OF DESIGN | FEATURING PRECIOSA

Martin Fryzelka, the Managing Director of Preciosa Lighting gives a snapshot of the Middle East’s evolving design scene.

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VOICES OF DESIGN | FEATURING ISABEL PINTADO OF WILSON ASSOCIATES

Isabel Pintado, the Managing Director of Wilson Associates in Dubai shares how the Emirate contributes towards building a contemporary design identity for the Middle East.

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VOICES OF DESIGN | FEATURING KETTAL

Laurence Dehlen, Middle East Director of Kettal, talks about the region’s emerging design economies and the role of the hospitality sector in supporting these markets.

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