The leading fair for
contemporary & quality
design in the Middle East

4 - 8 NOVEMBER 2026 | Dubai design district (d3)

4 - 8 NovEMBER 2026
Dubai design district (D3)

DOWNTOWN DESIGN IS HELD UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HER HIGHNESS SHEIKHA LATIFA BINT MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM, CHAIRPERSON OF DUBAI CULTURE & ARTS AUTHORITY.

DOWNTOWN DESIGN IS HELD UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF
‍HER HIGHNESS SHEIKHA LATIFA BINT MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM, CHAIRPERSON OF DUBAI CULTURE & ARTS AUTHORITY.

Downtown Design is a key event of Dubai Design Week

Downtown Design is the anchor event of Dubai Design Week, the region’s most important creative festival reflecting Dubai’s position as the design capital of the Middle East; an extensive programme of events, bringing together the global design stage and attracting more than 100,000 visitors to the Dubai Design District (d3) across the week. In its latest edition, Downtown Design showcased the latest collections, innovative products and design solutions from over 300 prominent brands from across the globe, and rising talent of the region, complemented by a programme of talks, creative pop-ups and engaging experiences.

Italy

Desalto

Desalto has spread worldwide an idea of an aesthetically sophisticated product based on constant technical and technological research focused on greater functionality.

Italy

Kartell

Kartell, since its formation back in 1949, has become well-known and well-loved for it unique products and commitment to innovation.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Obegi Home

Founded in 1973, Obegi Home has established itself as a regional leader in luxury interiors, renowned for crafting bespoke spaces that exude elegance and refinement. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, they design and deliver sophisticated environments for both residential homes and commercial projects.

USA

Ceramicah

Ceramicah is a Los Angeles-based ceramics studio founded by Micah Blyckert and Alexandra Cadiz, creating hand-crafted pieces with sculptural forms and earthy finishes inspired by natural landscapes.

UAE

Urban Nest

Founded by Janaika Elders, urban nest is a Dubai-based design concept store and B2B supplier serving both design-conscious homeowners and the hospitality industry across the Middle East.

Italy

Giobagnara

Giobagnara is an Italian luxury brand founded by Giorgio Bagnara, specializing in leather home accessories. Drawing on a family history in luxury living, the brand applies experience from the fashion industry to create a range of leather goods, including trays, wallets, furniture, and lighting.

ITALY

Serafini

Serafini, located in a small city named Chiampo, Italy, is an Italian brand that specialises in the design and manufacture of luxury marble products.

Italy

Venini

Founded in 1921 by Paolo Venini and Giacomo Cappellin, Venini gained the most extraordinary achievements in the world of handmade blown glass.

Editions

The Middle East’s first fair for limited edition art and design, held alongside Downtown Design, brought together galleries, design studios, and collectives, featuring works exclusively in photography, works on paper, prints, ceramics, and contemporary design.

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The Forum

Hosting key speakers from around the world, The Forum presents a series of live talks, panel discussions and keynotes, featuring regional and international thought-leaders. Over the years, the programme has lent its stage to names such as Marcel Wanders, Tom Dixon, Lidewij Edelkoort and India Mahdavi, among others.

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UAE Designer Exhibition

Presenting and nurturing the local creative community, the UAE Designer Exhibition, supported by Dubai Culture, features emerging creative talent in an annually curated showcase, aiming to enhance visibility for young UAE designers, expand their networks, and provide commercial opportunities.

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THE VEUVE CLICQUOT LOUNGE

Veuve Clicquot teamed up with renowned Studio Marcel Poulain for the lounge and sun-soaked terrace at Downtown Design, capturing the vibrant energy of the French Riviera.

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pop-ups & Creative concepts

A line-up of curated exhibits and creative concepts are staged throughout the fair, from country-specific initiatives promoting their local design industries to the Middle East and curated retail pop-ups, to immersive installations.

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ITALIAN DESIGN EXCELLENCE

The Italian Trade Agency returned with a dedicated pavilion, which featured over 20 made-in-Italy brands and manufacturers, showcasing furniture, lighting, interior solutions, accessories and homeware.

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Talking Walls

Casa Milano returned to Downtown Design in 2025, with an immersive space which featured the third iteration of ‘Talking Walls’, a competition challenging six leading UAE-based design firms to build concepts responding to the theme of a random word.

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10.11.25

Downtown Design Dubai 2025: That’s A Wrap!

Downtown Design 2025, the anchor fair of Dubai Design Week, took place at Dubai Design District (d3) this November, showcasing over 1,000 designers from 50+ countries and highlighting collaboration, cross-cultural exchange, and regional talent, reaffirming Dubai as a global hub for creativity, culture, and innovation.

7.11.25

Pop-Ups & Collaborations at Downtown Design 2025

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.

7.11.25

Casa Milano’s Talking Walls is back for its third season

Casa Milano returned to Downtown Design with the third season of its bathroom design challenge, Talking Walls.

6.11.25

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Visits Downtown Design 2025

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).

5.11.25

Downtown Design Opens for the Twelfth Edition

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.

14.10.25

Cosentino presents 1930 by Etereo at Downtown Design

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.

13.10.25

Veuve Clicquot Returns with the Solaire Lounge

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.

26.9.25

Regional Design Takes Centre Stage at Downtown Design 2025

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.

Tom Dixon

Marcel Wanders

Rabah Saeid

Lee Broom

Draga & Aurel

Omar Al Gurg

David Hicks

Stephanie Coutas

David / Nicolas

Janus Rostock

Abdalla Almulla

Aparna Kaushik

Azza Aboualam

Nada Debs

Tom Dixon

Marcel Wanders

Lee Broom

Rabah Saeid

Draga & Aurel

Omar Al Gurg

David Hicks

Ferruccio Laviani

Stephanie Coutas

David / Nicolas

Janus Rostock

Abdalla Almulla

Aparna Kaushik

Azza Aboualam

Nada Debs

Mohammed Al Suwaidi

de GOURNAY LOUNGE

Iconic hand-painted wallpaper brand de Gournay joined Downtown Design this year with a pop-up concept featuring their signature and bespoke interiors that blended timeless craftsmanship with modern elegance.

THE FORUM DESIGNED BY THOMAS TRAD

Every November, The Forum hosts live keynotes, panel discussions, and masterclasses, lending its stage to global thought-leaders in an annually reimagined setting designed to foster meaningful connections and open exchange in a fast-growing market. This year, The Forum was designed by Thomas Trad, taking cues from minimalist, Japanese-inspired aesthetics.

SUN CLUB LOUNGE BY VEUVE CLICQUOT

This year, Veuve Clicquot teamed up with renowned Studio Marcel Poulain for the lounge and sun-soaked terrace at Downtown Design, capturing the vibrant energy of the French Riviera.

IMMERSIVE INSTALLATION BY LINDA NIEUWSTAD

Marking the entrance to Downtown Design 2024, Dutch artist Linda Nieuwstad’s oversized floral sculptures, skillfully crafted from recycled everyday materials such as truck tarpaulins, cotton uniforms, and old wool blankets, blended traditional forms with a modern edge.

Downtown Design Riyadh

The dates have been set for DownTown Design's Inaugural KSA fair, taking place at JAX District from 20-23 May 2025

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