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The Middle East's leading fair for contemporary and high-quality design. Next: 15-18 September 2026, Riyadh

Downtown Design is the foremost design trade fair in the Middle East, emphasizing quality, innovation and originality. Through an extensive programme of B2B meetings, networking events, talks, workshops and installations, Downtown Design provides a platform for both brands and designers to access creative and commercial opportunity in the Middle East and beyond. A key event of Dubai Design Week, Downtown Design is owned and managed by the Art Dubai Group.

09/06/2026

Applications are open for the 2026 edition of the UAE Designer Exhibition, a curated showcase for design talent across the UAE, supported by Dubai Culture ()

A highlight of the Dubai Design Week programme, the UAE Designer Exhibition is an annual feature at the heart of the Downtown Design fair, held 4-8 November in d3. The exhibition offers designers a platform for visibility, commercial opportunity, industry engagement and mentorship along with direct connection to design professionals, collectors, enthusiasts and a global design audience, while contributing to the development of the UAE’s contemporary design landscape.

Designers and independent studios who are working on product design across disciplines, who are based in the UAE and producing work locally, can apply now, via the link in bio.

15/05/2026

Art Dubai is back, with a special edition honouring
20 years of creative growth in the UAE. ✨

For two decades, our sister event Art Dubai () has championed the artists, galleries and collectors whose voices, ideas and practices have built and sustained the region’s cultural landscape. This special edition reflects both that history and the present moment, bringing together a programme that builds on the fair’s core strengths of independence, deep local and regional roots and diverse global perspectives.

19/03/2026

Eid Mubarak from Downtown Design 🌙

Created by A.D.U. Studios (), MOON Ninety is carved from a single block of alabaster, its surface revealing veins and mineral layers formed over thousands of years.

The illuminated crescent corresponds precisely to the moon as seen from your location on Earth, tracing the lunar cycle in real time as it subtly shifts in light and shadow.

13/03/2026

Made in Tuscany, develops bathroom environments conceived as functional spaces, with an approach centred on tailored design and quality materials, grounded in a long tradition and evolving industrial vision. Over the past fifty years, the company has worked with a number of established designers, including Carlo Colombo, Roberto Lazzeroni and Nevio Tellatin.

11/03/2026

USM Modular Furniture brings precision engineering and timeless design to adaptable storage systems that evolve with their environment. Defined by its signature steel frame and modular structure, each configuration offers flexibility, colour and clarity of form, seamlessly integrating into residential, workplace and cultural settings alike.

09/03/2026

Lodes explores light as both atmosphere and architecture, shaping spaces through sculptural forms and a refined material palette. From softly illuminated interiors to expressive outdoor settings, each piece balances technical precision with poetic presence, enhancing contemporary environments with warmth and depth.

06/03/2026

With a strong focus on bespoke projects, Turri’s modern luxury furniture has since 1925 been rooted in Italian craftsmanship and shaped by an international outlook. Turri develops collections defined by a sartorial approach, material quality and refined detailing, supporting contemporary living environments worldwide.

27/02/2026

Designed by .salamoun , The Forum at Downtown Design 2025 reimagined the conventional stage as a shared landscape.

Rather than elevating the speaker, the space establishes a common ground and invites open, eye level exchange. Soft, organic forms unfold as a spatial topography while layered textiles and refined upholstery introduce warmth and tactility.

An immersive environment conceived to support dialogue within the dynamic context of the fair.

With thanks to for the textiles and for the upholstery craftsmanship.

25/02/2026

Sancal’s furniture combines sculptural form with everyday functionality, defined by soft volumes, considered proportions and a contemporary approach to colour. Designed to adapt across a range of interiors, each piece reflects Sancal’s focus on comfort, versatility and expressive design.

23/02/2026

Centred on the belief that kitchens and bathrooms should be both purposeful and expressive, Kohler’s design philosophy brings together innovation, craft and human experience. Each collection is conceived as a cohesive environment, where performance, sustainability and intuitive function shape refined spaces for both residential and large scale projects.

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Dubai Design District (d3)
Dubai

Website

http://www.downtowndesign.com/

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