Dubai Fashion Week is back this September—here's everything you need to know
Mark your calendars: Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) Spring/Summer 2026 is set to return from 1–6 September 2025, o fficially opening the global fashion season ahead of New York, London, Milan, and Paris.
Taking place once again at its vibrant home in Dubai Design District (d3) , the city's creative hub, the six-day showcase promises a celebration of the region's rising influence on the international stage, global voices, and bold statements.
Following a high-octane AW25 season—complete with runway appearances by supermodels and a headline-making finale from Manish Malhotra—DFW is raising the bar even higher. Expect over 30 standout brands from France, Italy, India, Lebanon, Libya, the UAE, the UK, and beyond, each bringing their own lens on culture, sustainability, and innovation to the runway.
BLSSD; Dubai Fashion Week AW25
As always, the event is co-founded by d3 and the Arab Fashion Council , and continues to be a gateway for regional talent to shine while giving international names a platform to connect with buyers and tastemakers from across the globe. This season, DFW expands its Buyers Programme , drawing top names from Europe, the U.S., and other fashion capitals for showroom previews and curated brand experiences that are as business-savvy as they are buzz-worthy.
But the runways are just the beginning. The energy of DFW spills far beyond the catwalks at d3, with exclusive presentations, after-hours launches, private dinners, and citywide activations that cement Dubai's role as a fashion-forward metropolis. With d3 celebrating over a decade of design excellence , this season is also a nod to how far the city's creative economy has come—and where it's headed next.
Michael Cinco; Dubai Fashion Week AW25
Designer applications are now open, and every submission undergoes a rigorous review by the DFW Selection Committee, ensuring only the most compelling creative visions make it to the stage. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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