15 September 2025

Dubai Design Week 2025: A Global Celebration of Creativity

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From November 4 to 9, 2025, Dubai will host the 11th edition of Dubai Design Week, bringing together over 1,000 international designers and brands. The event reaffirms the city’s position as a leading global hub for creativity, innovation, and cross-cultural exchange.

Main Stage — Dubai Design District (d3)

Held in strategic partnership with Dubai Design District (d3) and supported by Dubai Culture, the festival will span multiple disciplines: architecture, interiors, furniture, product and graphic design, art installations, and live performances.

According to Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of d3, Dubai Design Week transforms the district each November into a magnet for creative ideas, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. The 2025 edition will place particular focus on architecture, with the return of the d3 Architecture Exhibition and new formats to connect designers with the community.

Opportunities for Emerging Talent

One of the core goals of the event is to nurture regional creativity and entrepreneurship.

  1. The Marketplace and special commissions will provide platforms for emerging designers.

  2. Dubai Design Week continues to strengthen the city’s reputation as a UNESCO Creative City of Design, showcasing the diverse creative landscape of the Middle East to the world.

Downtown Design — The Anchor Event

From November 5 to 9, the region’s leading contemporary design fair, Downtown Design, will return to the d3 Waterfront Terrace. The exhibition will feature the latest furniture collections, interior solutions, and cutting-edge design concepts, complemented by pop-ups, regional showcases, and expert panel discussions.

Theme of 2025 — Design as a Social and Cultural Force

This year’s theme explores design not only as a practice of innovation but also as a social connector — shaping how communities live, interact, and build systems of care.

Dubai Design Week 2025 is set to become a landmark event for designers, investors, and entrepreneurs, underscoring Dubai’s dynamic growth as a global creative capital.

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