Italy

Porada

An Italian family-run company transitioning into its third generation, Porada is a Made in Italy excellence that has been exporting home furniture all over the world since 1948.

Drawing on the know-how derived from over 70 years of experience in woodworking, Porada develops products that are the balanced result of craftsmanship, innovation, design, elegance and enduring quality. Porada works firmly rooted in traditional craftsmanship and driven by a contemporary and innovative vision, with a glance at international design. The collaboration with Italian and international designers and the network of agents and customers all over the world allows Porada to be well present and available on all distribution chains worldwide.


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 early-career UAE designers, expanding their networks and providing commercial opportunity.

Supported by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, the UAE Designer Exhibition presents a showcase of independent designers and studios who design with purpose, innovate beyond tradition, and draw from cultural narratives through contemporary aesthetics and modern fabrication techniques.

Contributing to the development of a diverse local creative scene, the UAE Designer Exhibition will return to Downtown Design 2026, taking place 4–8 November in Dubai Design District. The exhibition offers visibility to a wide audience of B2B and B2C visitors, alongside opportunities for mentorship with internationally renowned figures from the creative industry, as well as potential participation in showcases taking place globally.

An Italian family-run company transitioning into its third generation, Porada is a Made in Italy excellence that has been exporting home furniture all over the world since 1948.

Drawing on the know-how derived from over 70 years of experience in woodworking, Porada develops products that are the balanced result of craftsmanship, innovation, design, elegance and enduring quality. Porada works firmly rooted in traditional craftsmanship and driven by a contemporary and innovative vision, with a glance at international design. The collaboration with Italian and international designers and the network of agents and customers all over the world allows Porada to be well present and available on all distribution chains worldwide.

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