Downtown design is the leading design fair in the Middle East and a catalyst for growth in the region’s creative scene.
Design duo Karim Tamerji and Elias El Hage, founders of Karim+Elias, will unveil their latest work, Strata, at the inaugural Downtown Design Riyadh, taking place from May 20-23, 2025.
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Downtown Design Riyadh is set to welcome Gallery Collectional to the inaugural fair in Saudi Arabia, 20-23 May.
Held in partnership with the Saudi Arabia Architecture and Design Commission of the Ministry of Culture, Downtown Design the leading fair for contemporary and quality design in the Middle East, will launch Downtown Design Riyadh in May 2025.
Tashkeel has announced the nine designers selected for the highly anticipated 2025 edition of the Tanween Design Programme.
Making a mark at this year’s Maison&Objet, the UAE Design Oasis brought together 15 UAE-based designers to showcase heritage and creativity on an international stage.
The annual meeting point for the creative community and anchor event of Dubai Design Week, Downtown Design is at the centre of design in the region and brings together established and emerging names from the international design scene, featuring the latest collections and innovative solutions by brands and manufacturers from around the world, with a spotlight on rising talent of the region, complemented by a dynamic programme of creative pop-up concepts and networking events, alongside a line-up of talks, keynotes and masterclasses at The Forum.
Taking place 5-10 November in Dubai Design District (d3), with Downtown Design as its anchor event, the festival will bring together over 500 established and emerging designers and brands from more than 40 countries to showcase new design thinking in the form of installations, exhibitions and experiential mediums.
Editions will offer access to a diverse array of editioned works showcased by 50+ galleries, design studios and collectives, exhibiting works exclusively in the fields of prints, contemporary design, photography, ceramics, and works on paper. Offering pieces at a range of price points, Editions will provide a unique opportunity for both cultural enthusiasts and collectors alike, to access a new segment of the art and design market yet to be widely showcased in the region.
