Dubai Design Week 2025: Return dates, what to expect and theme revealed
Running from Tuesday November 4 to Sunday November 9, Dubai Design Week will feature a line-up of top designers, emerging talent and eye-catching public installations.
Bringing some of the best designers from around the world into the same space as some emerging artists, the theme of this year will be 'Community', as a response to the UAE's Year of Community.
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The Waterfront Terrace in d3 will play host to design, fashion, architecture and art exhibitions during the week.
Instagram-friendly outdoor installations from designers, architects, collectives, creative practitioners and design-led brands will explore the overarching theme of community.
If you fancy getting involved in the action, then there will be a programme packed with workshops at Maker Space which will offer visitors of all ages and skill levels a challenge.
Editions, a limited-edition art and design fair, will take place between Thursday November 6 and Sunday November 9. It will showcase work from 50 local and international galleries, design studios and collectives.
Credit: Dubai Design Week 2024
Supporting local designers, a marketplace will be constructed for the week, allowing producers to showcase and sell everything from homeware to jewellery and fashion.
Keeping all the family entertained, the market will boast some food experiences, children's activities and live performances too.
As part of the annual Urban Commisions competition, Dubai Design Week has also invited designers and architects to develop outdoor furniture for public spaces, which could be made into a reality if the design is a winner.
The Abwab initiative will also return and feature emerging talent from West, South and East Asia as well as Africa. This year Abwab will follow the theme of 'In the Details'.
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Finally, the week will host a series of exhibitions to showcase new talent, as well as talks from leading international experts in design.
If you want to get involved and participate in Dubai Design week, you are encouraged to apply on the official website.
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