During Dubai Design Week, Downtown Design becomes the core of the entire festival, a temporary pavilion constructed exclusively for this event. Visitors often refer to it simply as “the tent,” yet its impact is far from temporary. The pavilion hosts an impressive mix of international brands, design studios, and new product launches. It is recognized as one of the most important design fairs in the Middle East, not only because of its scale but because of the quality of the conversations it encourages around contemporary design.
Located on the waterfront edge of the Dubai Design District (d3), the pavilion transforms into a dynamic meeting point for designers, architects, and innovators. Electric buggies take visitors from various points in the district to the pavilion, reinforcing the impression of a temporary micro-city created solely for design. A space built for discovery, collaboration, and meaningful connections. Truly a place that makes design feel alive.
