Dubai Design Week 2025 to spotlight global, regional creative talent
DUBAI, 11 September (BelTA — Emirates News Agency) — Dubai Design Week,
the region’s leading design festival, will return for its 11th edition
from 4-9 November 2025 under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts
Authority (Dubai Culture). Presented in strategic partnership with Dubai
Design District (d3), a member of TECOM Group PJSC, and supported by
Dubai Culture, the 2025 edition will feature a dynamic programme of
commissions, exhibitions, installations, talks and live events.
Since
its launch, Dubai Design Week has become a catalyst for cross-cultural
exchange, spotlighting diverse practices from the region and beyond
while connecting them to global audiences. Its multidisciplinary
programme spans disciplines including architecture, interiors,
furniture, product, graphic and experiential design, acting as a
platform for dialogue, experimentation and progress. Set against the
backdrop of Dubai’s cultural landscape, it continues to reflect the
city’s growing role as a global meeting point for creativity and ideas.
Khadija
Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of Dubai Design District (d3), part
of TECOM Group, said: “Dubai Design Week brings such a wealth of
creative talent and energy to Dubai Design District each November — from
here in the UAE, the region and across the globe. This year more than
1,000 acclaimed and emerging designers and brands will showcase. Dubai
Design Week is representative of everything we stand for at d3:
creativity; design inspiration; knowledge exchange; community;
collaboration and partnership; nurturing talent from near and far; and a
place and platform for dialogue and conversation on the future of the
design industry.
We particularly look forward to this edition of
our d3 Architecture Exhibition with RIBA, which underscores the
importance of architecture and community as core elements at d3.”
Shaima
Rashed Al Suwaidi, Chief Executive Officer of Arts, Design &
Literature Sector, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority said: “Dubai
Design Week plays a vital role in strengthening the cultural and
creative industries by providing opportunities for emerging designers,
supporting entrepreneurs, and showcasing regional talent on a global
stage.
Through initiatives such as the special commissions for
emerging talent and the Marketplace, we are reinforcing Dubai’s position
as a UNESCO Creative City of Design and advancing Dubai’s cultural
vision of being a global centre for culture, an incubator for
creativity, and a thriving hub for talent.»
Natasha Carella,
Director for Dubai Design Week, commented: “This year, our direction
takes a more reflective approach, exploring design not only as a
practice of innovation but also as a social connector, a civic and
cultural force that shapes how we live together, communicate and build
systems of care. From spatial typologies rooted across cultures and
climates to a focus on material intelligence, detail and cultural
nuance, the programme is intentional and human-centred, bridging
heritage with contemporary. Ultimately, we’re asking: how can design
bring people together across disciplines, geographies and generations?”
