Downtown Design, the headline fair of Dubai Design Week, is back from November 5 to 9, 2025, taking over the Waterfront Terrace at Dubai Design District (d3). The five-day fair will bring together a dynamic mix of international design brands and regional studios, from rising talents to global icons, cementing its place as the Middle East’s leading platform for contemporary design.

Visitors can expect to explore an impressive showcase of furniture, lighting, textiles, surfaces, home accessories, and limited-edition design pieces from around the world.

Organised in partnership with Dubai Design District (d3), part of TECOM Group PJSC, and supported by Dubai Culture, the fair is designed to foster a homegrown design narrative that mirrors Dubai’s creative ambitions.

Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of d3, describes the fair as “a key space for creative exchange that continues to shape design benchmarks for the region.”

Meanwhile, Mette Degn-Christensen, Director of Downtown Design, says the 2025 edition will be “a welcoming, human-centric environment for discovering, evolving, and connecting through design.”

What to expect

• Global and regional exhibitors presenting furniture, lighting, textiles, surfaces, and statement design pieces.
• Inspirational talks and keynote sessions by international design leaders.
• Masterclasses spotlighting innovation, sustainability, and business in design.
• Creative pop-ups and installations that celebrate emerging designers and cultural collaboration.
• Networking events connecting architects, manufacturers, buyers, and design lovers.

As the centrepiece of Dubai Design Week, Downtown Design 2025 will once again spotlight Dubai’s growing influence as a global hub for design, creativity, and cultural dialogue.