The study was developed by Dubai Design District (d3) and Dubai Media City in partnership with Monstarlab
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Dubai’s leading creative event opens in strategic partnership with d3
Now in its 10th edition, Downtown Design
Week is an annual event which aims to connect local and international design communities
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Dubai Fashion Week 2023: Catwalk shows, models and designers
Inaugural Dubai Fashion Week will attract key industry personnel to Dubai Design District
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In pictures: Amato Couture brings Fashion Forward Dubai 2019 to a close
Fashion Forward (FFWD) event is a platform for popular and new designers in haute couture, ready-to-wear, and accessories from the region and the wider globe
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Video: Khadija Al Bastaki wants to support homegrown firms in d3
Khadija Al Bastaki, who was appointed the executive director of Dubai Design District (d3) in January 2019, reveals her vision for the organisation, which includes providing more support for homegrown companies and putting the spotlight on local success stories.
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In pictures: Fourth edition of the region’s premier annual design event Dubai Design Week
Taking place at locations across the city, this year’s programme will be the most comprehensive to date with more than 120 companies participating and 230 events taking place, encompassing exhibitions, commissioned installations, awards and competitions, talks, and workshops, as well as tours and experiences for design enthusiasts and public visitors alike.
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Posh Village exhibition concept set to open in Dubai
Posh Village in Dubai Design District will specialise in luxury events, will open its doors to the public on November 29
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Video: Does good design make for good business?
The region’s largest creative festival, Downtown Design, returns to Dubai in November with a manifesto to promote design and the arts. But what is the business impact of good design and what effect can it have on a city’s economy?
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Inside Chalhoub Group’s 900-day sprint towards digital transformation
A tough operating environment in the last two years has pushed luxury retail colossus Chalhoub Group to reinvent its business
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Dubai’s most instaworthy hotel room pops up in D3
If you’re going to be in D3 before May 10, you may see a pop-up shrunken replica of one of the new Zabeel House MINI hotel rooms.
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In pictures: Dubai Crown Prince unveiled latest ‘Dubai Paperless Strategy’
The strategy was unveiled during a visit to the Smart Dubai Office headquarters in Dubai Design District, d3.
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In pictures: 3rd edition of Dubai Design Week
The free-to-attend program me will serve as a rich introduction to the design scene in the UAE, and build on the many events and exhibitions happening throughout the week and beyond.
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In pictures: 10th season Fashion Forward Dubai at Dubai Design District (D3)
FFWD also played host to buyers and fashion industry insiders as well as international and regional media.
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Opinion: how Dubai is set to become the Gulf’s design hub
Events such as Downtown Design provide a platform for the region’s trade professionals to discover original, high quality designs from all over the world
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In pictures: Ruler of Dubai visits the Dubai Design District
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum affirmed the importance of nurturing talent and innovation, which are fundamental pillars of sustainable development.
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Video: The making of Imagine Dragons’s Dubai music video
American rock band Imagine Dragons dropped their newest track “Thunder” in May this year. The whole thing was shot in Dubai, with famous locations including The Burj Khalifa, Dubai Marina, d3 and Sheikh Zayed Road providing an iconic backdrop. (Source: ImagineDragonsVEVO YouTube channel)
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Fashion Forward 10th edition to take place in October
Event has helped launch careers of several Middle Eastern designers