DUBAI DESIGN WEEK IS HELD UNDER PATRONAGE OF
HER HIGHNESS SHEIKHA LATIFA BINT MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM,
CHAIRPERSON OF DUBAI CULTURE & ARTS AUTHORITY AND MEMBER OF THE DUBAI COUNCIL |
 | | Plan Your Weekend Visit | Come down to the Dubai Design District (d3) with the family and interact with innovative installations, shop from some of the region’s best creatives at The Marketplace, choose from over 30 workshops for adults and children of all ages and explore immersive exhibitions. We've highlighted 10 things not to miss below.
Download the app to explore the free-to-attend programme, get your pass to Downtown Design and plan your visit.
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 | | The Marketplace | | Dubai’s most popular street market is showcasing stands from over 80 creatives and local F&B brands, as well as activities for all the family to engage. | |
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| Royal College of Art Showcase | | The world's leading university of art and design is showcasing over 20 projects exploring sustainability and design with AI, linked to themes including fashion and textiles, healthcare, cities and infrastructure and environmental rehabilitation. | |
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 | 'The Reality Check' by Kapil Bhimekar
| | In a world increasingly entangled with virtual realms, Indian artist Kapil Bhimekar, encourages audiences to experience the joy of human connection with a large-scale inflatable installation made from recycled PVC. | |
|  | | Urban Hives by Nathalie Harb presented by BMW Middle East | | Urban Hives transforms public hard-surface areas, such as parking lots, into community gardens. Commissioned by automotive sustainability pioneer, BMW, this installation has become a vibrant hub for discussions and workshops. | |
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 | | Abwab Commission 'Of Palm' by Emirati Architect Abdalla Almulla | | Abdalla Almulla uses the palm tree as his source of inspiration for this unique large-scale pavilion that is offering design objects and food all derived from this tree and its fruits. | |
|  | | 'BIG CHALLENGE' by Iris Ceramica and UAE Modern | | The 'BIG CHALLENGE' is a 12 metre-long ping pong table that encourages multiple players to engage in a game; made from porcelain stoneware by Iris Ceramica and designed by UAE Modern. | |
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 | | Leading fair Downtown Design marks its tenth edition | | Saturday is the last day of the leading fair for contemporary and quality design with over 300 designers from 41 countries presenting their latest collections and innovative products. Register here. | |
|  | | Workshops for All Ages | | Families can join an array of workshops, including printmaking, natural dyeing and woodworking that encourages unconventional thinking, teamwork and environmental responsibility. Register here. | |
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 | | d3 Architecture Exhibition in partnership with RIBA | | Titled Sustainability - Past, Present & Future explore works and architectural models by students and emerging architects alongside leading firms including Foster + Partners and Zaha Hadid Architects. | |
|  | | ‘Portrait of a Lady’ by Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle | | Frédéric Malle presents three Middle Eastern female photographers interpreting one of his most iconic fragrances 'Portrait of a Lady', alongside the opportunity for visitors to have their own portraits taken. | |
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