Dubai: Dubai Design Week, the Middle East’s leading design festival, returns for its 10th edition from November 5-10, 2024. Curated in partnership with Dubai Design District (d3) and supported by Dubai Culture, the event will feature over 500 designers showcasing their work through installations, exhibitions, and experiential mediums.
Held at d3, a global creative hub, this year’s theme focuses on designing for a sustainable future. The programme will encompass various disciplines such as architecture, product design, and interiors.
Key Highlights:
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- Downtown Design (November 6-9): The region’s premier fair for contemporary design, featuring international speakers, designers, and brands.
- Installations: Open to practitioners from the SWANA region, focusing on vernacular architecture and regenerative design.
- Urban Commissions: An annual competition for outdoor furniture design, focusing on communal experiences.
- Exhibitions and Activations: Hosted by cultural organizations, educational institutions, and design-driven brands to showcase and foster cultural discourse.
- Workshops: Over 50 workshops and masterclasses for all ages and skill levels.
- Marketplace: A curated retail experience featuring regional designers, homeware, jewelry, fashion, and lifestyle products, along with food experiences, children’s activities, and live performances.
- Talks: The Forum at Downtown Design will host discussions on the latest trends and innovations in design.
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Dubai Design Week welcomes practitioners and creatives, including architects, designers, engineers, urbanists, brands, and cultural institutions to participate in its milestone edition. The varied programme promises to inspire and showcase the power of design in shaping the world.
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