Dubai Design Week 2026
About This Event
Dubai Design Week is the Middle East's largest creative festival, held under the patronage of HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed. The 2026 edition at Dubai Design District (d3) features a packed programme of exhibitions, large-scale installations, talks, workshops, and film screenings exploring the region's rapidly evolving design landscape. With 135,000+ visitors in 2025, the festival has established itself as the gateway to design in the Gulf and wider Middle East.
Who It's For
Open to everyone. Designers, architects, students, collectors, and the general public. Most events are free.
Dates & Opening Hours
3-8 November 2026. Events run daily across d3, typically from 10:00am to 8:00pm.
Getting There
Tickets & Registration
Mostly free. Installations and exhibitions are generally free to attend. Some events and the Downtown Design trade fair (running within DDW) may require separate registration or tickets.
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