The programme showcased over 80 unique homegrown brands, featuring original products, local food vendors and a variety of workshops and performances that celebrated community and craftsmanship.

Dubai Design Week’s Marketplace highlighted over 80 unique brands, showcasing high-quality, original products crafted by the region’s top artisans, entrepreneurs and small businesses. The weekend event celebrated heritage, culture and craftsmanship, giving visitors the chance to shop for sustainable fashion, handmade jewellery, home décor and much more.

The Marketplace also featured more than 15 local food vendors offering fusion Filipino dishes, homegrown olive and chilli oil, smashburgers with tallow fries and a variety of sweet treats such as fresh ice pops, homemade ice cream and healthier chocolate options.

Alongside shopping and dining, the Marketplace hosted a range of workshops, running shoe drop-off bins with a repair and stitching lab, clothing upcycling, pottery wheel throwing and live performances by local musicians and creators.

Check out the 2025 Marketplace participants here and musical performances here.