Dubai Design Week returns to Dubai Design District (d3) from 3-8 November 2026 for its 12th edition. Expect exhibitions, commissions, installations, talks, workshops and activations across the district. The festival is free to attend and open to visitors of all ages. Click here to view the full programme.
Downtown Design
Downtown Design, an anchor event of Dubai Design Week and the Middle East’s leading fair for contemporary and high-quality design, runs from 4-8 November 2026 at Dubai Design District (d3). Visit the website here and buy your tickets here.
Marketplace
Marketplace is a curated retail experience bringing together a distinctive selection of brands and original products by the region’s artisans, entrepreneurs and small businesses. Explore the weekend event on 7–8 November, at Dubai Design District (d3).
Getting There
Click here for directions and map.
Public Transport: The closest metro station is Dubai Mall / Burj Khalifa. From there, take the RTA Bus Route D03 to the Dubai Design District 1 bus stop. Shuttle buses will also be available from the bus stop to the Downtown Design fair.
For live updates on Route D03 bus timings, please download the S'hail App (Apple or Android) or visit rta.ae.
By Car: Paid parking is free for the first two hours, followed by AED 20 per hour. Valet parking is available at several locations across d3, as well as at the Downtown Design entrance.
By Taxi: There are dedicated taxi drop-off points throughout the district. Downtown Design has its own dedicated drop-off point at the main entrance.