The event invites architects, designers, and creatives worldwide to explore innovative design projects and community workshops
Get ready to immerse yourself in a spectacular celebration of creativity and innovation as Dubai Design Week returns from 4 to 9 November 2025 for its highly anticipated 11th edition.
Bringing together the world’s leading architects, designers, and creative practitioners, this landmark event transforms Dubai into a dynamic hub of cutting-edge design, cultural exchange, and inspiring dialogue.
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Spanning an extensive programme of installations, exhibitions, workshops, talks, and special projects, Dubai Design Week invites visitors to explore the vibrant intersections of art, architecture, urbanism, and design.
Whether you’re a professional or simply passionate about creativity, this event promises fresh perspectives and unforgettable experiences.
Spotlight on innovation
One of the festival’s standout features is Abwab; a captivating series of commissioned installations and pavilions showcasing visionary talents from West, South, and East Asia, as well as Africa.
This unique platform celebrates diversity and cross-cultural collaboration, bringing new voices and stories to the forefront of design.
Equally compelling is the Urban Commissions program, which delves into communal urban infrastructure through a global lens.
This initiative explores how architecture and urban planning shape public life, inspiring innovative solutions to contemporary city living.
Transforming spaces
At the heart of Dubai Design Week are its large-scale Installations, which transform public spaces across the design district d3 into immersive environments that invite interaction and discovery.
Complementing these are Activations; immersive, cross-disciplinary projects and presentations that fuse creativity with technology, culture, and storytelling.
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Hands-on creativity
For those eager to roll up their sleeves, the pop-up Maker Space offers workshops led by expert facilitators across multiple design disciplines.
From novices to seasoned creatives, visitors of all ages can hone their skills and get inspired.
Meanwhile, the Marketplace presents a thoughtfully curated outdoor retail experience featuring unique products by regional designers, producers, and emerging small businesses; a perfect spot to discover one-of-a-kind treasures and support local talent.
Knowledge and dialogue
Dubai Design Week’s Exhibitions highlight powerful design themes and cultural narratives, fostering rich conversations and knowledge sharing.
The Talks series brings together regional and international thought leaders, designers, and creatives in live debates and discussions, sparking ideas that extend far beyond the event.
UAE Designer Exhibition
A true celebration of local creativity, the UAE Designer Exhibition showcases multidisciplinary works by UAE-based artists and designers at the heart of the Downtown Design fair. It’s a unique opportunity to witness the ingenuity flourishing within the region.
As the Middle East’s premier contemporary design fair, Downtown Design offers an exclusive look at the latest collections, innovative products, and cutting-edge design solutions from leading regional and international brands.
Adding to the excitement, Editions returns as the region’s first limited-edition art and design fair, presenting exceptional works from over 50 galleries, studios, and collectives worldwide, offering collectors and enthusiasts a rare chance to own exclusive pieces.
Dubai Design Week 2025 promises to be a spectacular feast for the senses, a place where creativity knows no bounds, and design shapes the future.
4-9 November, Dubai Design District (d3). For further information, visit Dubai Design Week
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