Volunteer at Dubai Design Week
Volunteer at Dubai Design Week
The Volunteer Programme offers individuals the chance to get involved in all aspects of Dubai Design Week and experience the region’s leading design festival first-hand. Returning for its 11th edition, Dubai Design Week will present a diverse programme featuring exhibitions, installations, fairs, talks, workshops and a wide range of special events and activities.
Our volunteers act as ambassadors of the festival and play a key role in ensuring its success. Volunteers are given opportunities to work across different teams and areas of the event, from operating welcome desks and assisting with visitor engagement to supporting designers and brands within the programme.
Event Details:
Date: 4 – 9 November 2025
Location: Dubai Design District (d3)
Who Can Volunteer?
Anyone aged 16 or older is welcome to apply. Applicants between 16 and 18 years of age must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their legal guardian. No prior experience or specific educational background is required, but English proficiency is essential.
What Can Volunteers Expect?
Volunteers will have the chance to contribute to one of Dubai’s most dynamic cultural events while gaining valuable skills, including working with the public, supporting creative professionals and collaborating with leading design-focused organisations.
We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about design and cultural events, have strong time management and communication skills, enjoy working as part of a team, are flexible and proactive, and want to be part of an inspiring, creative festival.
What Volunteering Opportunities Are Available?
On-site volunteers support pop-ups, installations, welcome desks, guest engagement, visitor information and assist other specialised programme tasks - offering valuable capacity-building opportunities. Learn more and apply here.
For any questions, please contact: [email protected].