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

20 - 23 May 2025 | Jax district riyadh
20 - 23 May 2025
Jax district riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s First Fair Dedicated to Contemporary and High-Quality Design

Downtown Design Riyadh will take place from 20 – 23 May 2025 at JAX District, a cultural hub set against the historic backdrop of Diriyah.

The fair will be the first high-quality design fair in Saudi Arabia and together with its strategic partner, the Architecture and Design Commission of the Ministry of Culture, the fair will connect global design brands with Saudi Arabia’s creative community, offering access to original, high-quality design and limited-edition works from both international and regional studios.

THE MARKET

The rising number of real estate projects for retail, commercial, hospitality, and residential properties, along with government initiatives to boost infrastructure, is driving exponential growth in the interiors market in Saudi Arabia.

THE VENUE

Downtown Design Riyadh will take place in JAX District - a developing creative hub adjacent to the capital city of Riyadh and home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Al Turaif.

THE AUDIENCES

The fair is designed to cater to the most relevant B2B and B2C audiences, from servicing the A&ID, hospitality, commercial and attracting varied audience profiles such as specifiers, property developers, government and HNWIs.

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Fair Highlights

VERNACULAR INSTALLATION

Echoing the iconic geometry of Diriyah’s Najdi architecture, multi-disciplinary studio Karim+Elias will unveil a modular, outdoor intervention made by hand in an homage to Riyadh’s heritage and craftsmanship, blending design, culture, and functionality.

LIMITED-EDITION DESIGN

In a dedicated section, visitors to Downtown Design Riyadh can explore collectible works and limited-edition design presented by international galleries such as COLLECTIONAL and Aequo Gallery, alongside collectives and creative studios and ultra-high-end design brands and manufacturers, from Venini to Visionnaire.

MULTIBRAND LIGHTING SHOWCASE

In a large-scale multi-brand exhibit, Huda Lighting will introduce leading brands shaping the future of architectural and decorative lighting design in the Middle East and beyond. Articolo, Brokis, Italamp and Tom Dixon, among others, will provide designers, architects, and end-consumers with access to cutting-edge technologies and sophisticated design solutions.⁠

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FAIR Features

de GOURNAY LOUNGE

An annual platform for the local creative community, the UAE Designer Exhibition showcases emerging creative talent and budding designers in a curated feature situated within the Downtown Design fair, with the aim of enhancing visibility for young UAE designers, expanding their networks and providing commercial opportunity.

EDITIONS

Introducing Editions: The first limited-edition art and design fair in the Middle East, set to occupy a dedicated section within Downtown Design 2024, 6-9 November, on the d3 Waterfront Terrace.

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THE SAUDI ARABIA INTERIOR DESIGN MARKET SIZE IS ESTIMATED AT USD 3.66 BILLION IN 2024, AND IS EXPECTED TO REACH USD 4.63 BILLION BY 2029.

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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