Downtown Design is the region’s annual destination for original, contemporary design, attracting leading design professionals and industry decision makers from the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and beyond, alongside top-tier public visitors.
The key platform for international and regional brands, manufacturers and independent designers to gain exposure and direct access to active AID professionals in the market, alongside relevant end-consumers, Downtown Design presents the latest in high-quality, with an emphasis on commercial opportunity and brand visibility, every November.
Located in the design hub of the Middle East, Downtown Design is the point of connection to access key audiences and foster pertinent relationships in a rapidly growing market, bringing together thought leaders and decision-makers of the global design stage alongside HNWIs and design-curious consumers, alike.
In dedicated sections across specific industry sectors and product categories, the fair welcomes the most relevant B2B and B2C audiences from the region and beyond; from design professionals to local homeowners and design enthusiasts looking to discover, buy or commission.
Committed to presenting high-quality, contemporary design to the dynamic market of the fast-pace Middle East, Downtown Design is a boutique size fair and showcases selected brands, latest collections and product launches across industry sectors and product categories, ensuring requirements of originality and market relevance are met.
Marking its 10th edition in November 2023, Downtown Design remains at the centre of design in the region and has welcomed some of the most sought-after brands globally alongside emerging designers, studios and collectives.
Downtown Design is the commercial centerpiece of Dubai Design Week, the region’s most important creative festival with a programme of wide-ranging design-related events, attracting over 100,000 visitors to Dubai Design District (d3) over the week.
Owned and managed by Art Dubai Group, the Downtown Design fair features latest collections and innovative solutions by global brands and manufacturers, alongside limited-edition and bespoke works by studios and independent designers.
Actively engaging participants and visitors every November, the fair features showcases of rising talent, pop-up concepts and creative experiences alongside collateral programmes catering to each relevant audience. The week is complemented with talks, panel discussions, masterclasses, networking events and creative experiences.
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read more “Dubai has established itself as the design capital of the region, with Dubai Design Week and its trade fair Downtown Design bringing key players in the industry together, each year in November.”
Arabian Business
“Since the Middle Eastern design discipline is being developed under our eyes, this region will profit more of future trends then any other, since fantasy is in the DNA of the people, and enormous hospitality projects mushrooming the area.”
Lidewij Edelkoort
“Downtown Design's vibrant atmosphere provided us with an invaluable platform to connect with a diverse and professional audience from the entire region, exceeding our expectations.”
Margriet Vollenberg
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