The leading fair for
contemporary & quality
design in the Middle East

6 - 9 NovEMBER 2025 | Dubai design district (d3)
6 - 9 NovEMBER 2025
Dubai design district (d3)
DOWNTOWN DESIGN IS HELD UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HER HIGHNESS SHEIKHA LATIFA BINT MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM, CHAIRPERSON OF DUBAI CULTURE & ARTS AUTHORITY.
DOWNTOWN DESIGN IS HELD UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF
HER HIGHNESS SHEIKHA LATIFA BINT MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM, CHAIRPERSON OF DUBAI CULTURE & ARTS AUTHORITY.

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Editions

The Middle East’s first fair for limited edition art and design was held from 6-9 November, alongside Downtown Design. Editions showcased over 50 galleries, design studios, and collectives, featuring works exclusively in photography, works on paper, prints, ceramics, and contemporary design.

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Launching the conran shop

Presented in the Middle East by Dhow Architectural Solutions Group, The Conran Shop marked its online launch in the UAE with a pop-up concept at the heart of the Downtown Design fair, featuring a curated collection of innovative and contemporary furniture, lighting, and home accessories.

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HEADLINE SPEAKER: INDIA MAHDAVI

Iconic architect, designer, and scenographer India Mahdavi was announced as one of the headline speakers for the 2024 program at The Forum. Held every November at Downtown Design, The Forum provided its stage to leaders of the global design scene, addressing key topics in the Middle East’s design landscape.

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UAE Designer Exhibition 5.0

An annual showcase at the heart of Downtown Design, the UAE Designer Exhibition featured emerging local talent. With a focus on design that offers comfort and functionality, guest curator Omar Al Gurg selected works by over 30 UAE-based creatives.

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ITALIAN DESIGN EXCELLENCE

The Italian Trade Agency returned with a dedicated pavilion, featuring 25 made-in-Italy brands and manufacturers, showcasing furniture, lighting, interior solutions, accessories, and homeware.

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DESIGNED IN SAUDI

The Designed in Saudi exhibition - an initiative by the Design and Architecture Commission of the Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to highlight the Kingdom's creative talent - returned for its second iteration at Downtown Design, featuring carefully selected pieces by nine design studios that had received the Designed in Saudi seal, representing quality and distinctiveness in design.

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Fair Features

de GOURNAY LOUNGE

Iconic hand-painted wallpaper brand de Gournay joined Downtown Design this year with a pop-up concept featuring their signature and bespoke interiors that blended timeless craftsmanship with modern elegance.

THE FORUM DESIGNED BY THOMAS TRAD

Every November, The Forum hosts live keynotes, panel discussions, and masterclasses, lending its stage to global thought-leaders in an annually reimagined setting designed to foster meaningful connections and open exchange in a fast-growing market. This year, The Forum was designed by Thomas Trad, taking cues from minimalist, Japanese-inspired aesthetics.

SUN CLUB LOUNGE BY VEUVE CLICQUOT

This year, Veuve Clicquot teamed up with renowned Studio Marcel Poulain for the lounge and sun-soaked terrace at Downtown Design, capturing the vibrant energy of the French Riviera.

IMMERSIVE INSTALLATION BY LINDA NIEUWSTAD

Marking the entrance to Downtown Design 2024, Dutch artist Linda Nieuwstad’s oversized floral sculptures, skillfully crafted from recycled everyday materials such as truck tarpaulins, cotton uniforms, and old wool blankets, blended traditional forms with a modern edge.

Downtown Design is a key event of Dubai Design Week

Downtown Design is the anchor event of Dubai Design Week, the region’s most important creative festival reflecting Dubai’s position as the design capital of the Middle East; an extensive programme of events, bringing together the global design stage and attracting more than 100,000 visitors to the Dubai Design District (d3) across the week.In its latest edition this year, Downtown Design showcased the latest collections, innovative products and design solutions from over 300 prominent brands from across the globe, and rising talent of the region, complemented by a programme of talks, creative pop-ups and engaging experiences.

Downtown Design Riyadh

The dates have been set for DownTown Design's Inaugural KSA fair, taking place at JAX District from 20-23 May 2025

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