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.
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?
Volunteers can get involved across a variety of areas, from welcoming visitors at information desks and guiding audiences through exhibitions and installations, to helping ensure the smooth running of our fairs, supporting workshops and assisting the marketing and communications team.
How to Apply:
New Applicants
Explore all available roles, along with their responsibilities and time commitments, in our Volunteer Opportunities Guide.If interested, click the link on page 19 to book a conversation.
Returning Applicants
If you have volunteered at Dubai Design Week before, you do not need to book a session. Simply email your updated CV, including details of your previous volunteer experience, to [email protected].