The leading fair
FOR CONTEMPORARY
& QUALITY DESIGN
IN THE MIDDLE EAST

The fair’s section dedicated to collectives, individual designers and studios, Downtown Editions, introduced creatives from all corners of the world to the Middle East for the first time.

Renowned as an agent for style, culture and art de vivre, Assouline came to Downtown Design this year with a pop-up concept in the brand's true essence of sophistication in book publishing, evolved into a global lifestyle brand.

An annual platform for the local creative community, the UAE Designer Exhibition showcases emerging creative talent and budding designers in a curated feature situated within the Downtown Design fair, with the aim of enhancing visibility for young UAE designers, expanding their networks and providing commercial opportunity.

Showcased for the very first time, Downtown Design welcomed ‘Anatolia’, a unique and novel collective from Turkey presented by Isola Design Put together by the curatorial team of Isola Design, a collective exhibition of contemporary design talent from Turkey with feature works that reflect the region’s unique mix of ancient and modern influences.

A collaboration between Light & Lives and Ultra Arte, this year's headline outdoor installation was created from regenerated raw materials and focused on the interplay between rough materials and light transparency.

Showcasing a concept inspired by an extraordinary deep sea discovery, the fair’s Veuve Clicquot Lounge was this year designed in collaboration with C’est Ici Design.

Hosting key speakers from around the world, Intercon’s cloudscape concept for The Forum 2023 was a symbol of imagination and creativity, iterated as a modular, intimate setting that promoted dialogue and open exchange.

A stimulating entrance experience, designed by AB+ AC Architects, incorporate a unique integrated multi-sensorial walk-through installation experience, that showcased the beauty of mosaic in a new light, sponsored by Fantini Mosaici.