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Downtown Design is the foremost design trade fair in the Middle East, emphasizing quality, innovation and originality. Through an extensive programme of B2B meetings, networking events, talks, workshops and installations, Downtown Design provides a platform for both brands and designers to access creative and commercial opportunity in the Middle East and beyond.
A key event of Dubai Design Week, Downtown Design is owned and managed by the Art Dubai Group.
A key event of Dubai Design Week, Downtown Design is owned and managed by the Art Dubai Group.
Overview
Location
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2013
Mentions in press and media 3
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| Oct 31, 2025 | Italian Design Exports to UAE Rise as Italy Unveils Pavilion at Downtown Design 2025 | Trade Commissioner, ITA Architect Simone Micheli creates a Pavilion celebrating contemporary creativity and timeless craftsmanship Conceived by Simone Micheli, the Pavilion harmoniously blends heritage with modernity, creating a space where... |
| Oct 11, 2019 | New Sharjah-Based Craft Initiative Puts The Spotlight On Local Craftswomen | Emirati Clay and Italian Murano Glass by Fatima Al Zaabi and Matteo Silverio Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council |
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FAQ about Downtown Design
When was Downtown Design founded?
Downtown Design was founded in 2013.
What has the press written about Downtown Design?
Parsers VC has collected 3 articles mentioning Downtown Design, among them “Italian Design Exports to UAE Rise as Italy Unveils Pavilion at Downtown Design 2025” (Oct 31, 2025) and “New Sharjah-Based Craft Initiative Puts The Spotlight On Local Craftswomen” (Oct 11, 2019).
Is Downtown Design still active?
Yes, Downtown Design is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 31, 2025.