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 THE LEADING DESIGN FAIR IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND A CATALYST FOR GROWTH IN THE REGION’S CREATIVE SCENE.
The anchor event of Dubai Design Week taking place every November, Downtown Design hosts both internationally renowned design brands and manufacturers alongside individual designers, collectives and studios from around the globe, with a spotlight on the region.
Dedicated to contemporary and high-quality design, the fair showcases the latest collections, innovative products and design solutions, complemented by pop-up concepts and immersive installations alongside collateral programmes of live talks, masterclasses, networking events and creative experiences, catering to each relevant audience; from international A&ID professionals or HNWIs to local homeowners and design-curious consumers, alike.
Owned and managed by the Art Dubai Group and staged in strategic partnership with Dubai Design District (d3), a member of TECOM Group PJSC, and supported by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, Downtown Design takes place on the d3 Waterfront in Dubai Design District (d3).
20,000+
Visitors
attended the 2023 edition
300+
Brands & Designers
from around the world exhibiting
40+
Countries
represented in the fair
The Annual Meeting Point
Located in Dubai, the design hub of the Middle East, Downtown Design is the annual point of connection to access key audiences and foster pertinent relationships in the region’s rapidly growing market, bringing together thought leaders and decision-makers of the global design stage.
In dedicated sections across specific industry sectors and product categories, the fair welcomes the most relevant B2B and B2C audiences from the region and beyond.
Materials
Kitchens & Bathrooms
Rugs & Textiles
Lighting
Furniture
Committed to presenting high-quality, contemporary design to the dynamic market of the fast-pace Middle East, Downtown Design is a boutique size fair and showcases selected brands, latest collections and product launches across industry sectors and product categories, ensuring requirements of originality and market relevance are met.
Marking a decade of Downtown Design, the fair remains at the centre of design in the region and has welcomed some of the most sought-after brands globally alongside emerging designers, studios and collectives.
What They Are Saying About Downtown Design
“Dubai has established itself as the design capital of the region, with Dubai Design Week and its trade fair Downtown Design bringing key players in the industry together, each year in November.”
Arabian Business
“Since the Middle Eastern design discipline is being developed under our eyes, this region will profit more of future trends then any other, since fantasy is in the DNA of the people, and enormous hospitality projects mushrooming the area.”
Lidewij Edelkoort
“Downtown Design's vibrant atmosphere provided us with an invaluable platform to connect with a diverse and professional audience from the entire region, exceeding our expectations.”
Margriet Vollenberg
