Downtown Design Riyadh took place from 20 – 23 May 2025 at JAX District, a cultural hub set against the historic backdrop of Diriyah.
The fair is the first high-quality design fair in Saudi Arabia and together with its strategic partner, the Architecture and Design Commission of the Ministry of Culture, is connecting global design brands with Saudi Arabia’s creative community. It offers access to original, high-quality design and limited-edition works from both international and regional studios.
THE MARKET
The rising number of real estate projects for retail, commercial, hospitality, and residential properties, along with government initiatives to boost infrastructure, is driving exponential growth in the interiors market in Saudi Arabia.
THE VENUE
Downtown Design Riyadh will take place in JAX District - a developing creative hub adjacent to the capital city of Riyadh and home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Al Turaif.
THE AUDIENCES
The fair is designed to cater to the most relevant B2B and B2C audiences, from servicing the A&ID, hospitality, commercial and attracting varied audience profiles such as specifiers, property developers, government and HNWIs.
Echoing the iconic geometry of Diriyah’s Najdi architecture, multi-disciplinary studio Karim+Elias unveiled a modular, outdoor intervention made by hand in an homage to Riyadh’s heritage and craftsmanship, blending design, culture, and functionality.
In a dedicated section of the fair, collectible works and ultra-high-end design were presented by international galleries, independent studios, and manufacturers, including Gallery COLLECTIONAL, Helen Chislett Gallery, and Venini.
Internationally renowned creative studio Bompas & Parr brought an experiential culinary pop-up to Downtown Design Riyadh, starring with glow-in-the-dark sweet treats and featuring conceptual mocktails, in collaboration with The Lighthouse.
The fair featured architectural installations and interactive works by local talent, emphasising the evolving creative scene of the Kingdom, and multidisciplinary studio Karim+Elias showcased a modular outdoor installation constructed from Saudi sand using the traditional rammed earth technique.
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.
Introducing Editions: The first limited-edition art and design fair in the Middle East, set to occupy a dedicated section within Downtown Design 2024, 6-9 November, on the d3 Waterfront Terrace.
Find out moreThe 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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