Features
Dubai Design Week hosts a diverse programme of events and activities, including large-scale installations, new commissions, exhibitions, pop-ups, talks, workshops, a weekend market and the leading design fair in the region, Downtown Design.
Featuring a range of design disciplines, including architecture, product design, interiors and multimedia, the festival sees designers from across the globe coming together to exchange ideas and demonstrate the positive impact that can be fostered through design.
ABWAB
A headline feature, dedicated to commissioning work from across the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia, to highlight regional creative talent and stimulate cultural exchange.
URBAN COMMISSIONS
The festival’s annual design competition inviting designers and architects to develop innovative outdoor furniture in the public domain, adhering to a responsible design approach.
INSTALLATIONS
Thought-provoking installations by emerging and leading designers, architects and brands from around the globe demonstrating the possibilities of design, materiality and imagination.
TALKS
Thought provoking discussions and dialogue between key industry players and emerging talent.
DOWNTOWN DESIGN
The region’s leading design trade fair showcasing high-quality, contemporary design taking place 8-11 November at the d3 Waterfront. Find out more here.
WORKSHOPS
A dedicated programme for visitors of all ages, designed to inspire and elevate skills across design disciplines, hosted by a range of professionals including professors, expert facilitators ana creative practitioners.
MARKETPLACE
Part of the weekend activations, the market offers a thoughtfully curated retail experience featuring a wide range of products by SMEs and vendors, catering to all tastes.