Design Weeks
Explore the region’s design weeks, from Dubai Design Week to Cairo Design Week. Our guides, highlights and reviews cover the exhibitions, installations, product launches and conversations shaping architecture, design and craft across the Middle East.
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Your complete guide to Dubai Design Week 2025
Discover everything you need to know about Dubai Design Week 2025 - dates, designers to watch, key events, and where it’s happening.
Dubai Design Week 2025 is back with its 11th annual design extravaganza
Dubai Design Week 2025 returns to Dubai Design District (d3) from 4 to 9 November. The 11th edition features global design exhibitions, architecture, interactive installations, and the theme “Community,” highlighting design’s role in connection, culture, and public space. Discover the region’s top creative event.
L’ÉCOLE Middle East debuts 'Poetry of Birds' during Dubai Design Week 2025
Opening on 6 November during Dubai Design Week, L’ÉCOLE Middle East presents Poetry of Birds, a captivating exhibition celebrating the symbolism of birds in art, poetry and jewellery. Featuring masterpieces from Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and more, alongside Islamic artworks and Emirati photography, it offers a poetic dialogue between cultures and eras. Running until 25 April 2026 at Dubai Design District (d3), Poetry of Birds invites visitors to explore creativity, craftsmanship and heritage. Admission is free with registration at lecolevancleefarpels.com.
Your guide to Cairo Design Week 2025
Cairo Design Week 2025 returns from 20–29 November, transforming the city into a vibrant hub of design, culture, and innovation. Expect immersive installations, live activations, global talent, and the debut of the CDW Universities Initiative, all culminating in the 7th Cairo Design Awards. Open to all, this is design for everyone.
Exploring the three creative districts of Cairo Design Week 2025
Cairo Design Week 2025 transforms Heliopolis, Zamalek and Downtown into open-air design districts, celebrating architecture, innovation, culture and sensory creativity across the city.
Cairo Design Week returns for its fourth edition in 2026
Cairo Design Week returns in November 2026 for its fourth edition, transforming Cairo into a city-wide design destination across Zamalek, Downtown Cairo and Heliopolis with exhibitions, talks, workshops and installations.