Dubai Design Week 2016: Norman Foster, Jean Nouvel, and 150+ Events Across the City
Dubai Design Week 2016 is set to take place from October 24 to 29, featuring more than 150 events and receiving support from Audi, Huawei, Swarovski, and Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The primary venue is Dubai Design District (d3), which is supported by TECOM Group and includes eleven buildings dedicated to galleries, design shops, and dining options. A Creative Community spanning one million square meters is currently being developed. Italian brands such as Artemide, Moroso, and Superstudio will present works by renowned designers like Norman Foster, Naoto Fukasawa, and Jean Nouvel. Emerging talents can participate in workshops at various studios and attend conferences at the American University of the Emirates, while The Craft Journey by Etqaan provides design resources.
Key facts
- Dubai Design Week 2016 runs October 24–29.
- Over 150 events across Dubai, mainly at Dubai Design District (d3).
- Supported by Audi, Huawei, Swarovski, and Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
- Italian brands Artemide, Moroso, and Superstudio participate.
- Artemide presents works by Norman Foster, Naoto Fukasawa, and Jean Nouvel.
- Future Design and Moroso collaborate on Junglemania installation.
- Emerging designers can attend workshops at multiple venues.
- A new Creative Community of one million square meters is under construction.
Entities
Artists
- Norman Foster
- Naoto Fukasawa
- Jean Nouvel
- Bernar Venet
- Salvador Dalì
- Antoni Gaudì
- Tom Dixon
- Tord Boontje
- Patricia Urquiola
- Sebastian Herkner
- Rayan Abdullah
- Pallavi Dean
Institutions
- Dubai Design Week
- Dubai Design District (d3)
- TECOM Group
- Artemide
- Moroso
- Superstudio
- Galerie Nationale
- Custot Gallery Dubai
- The Odd Piece
- Athath
- HAY
- Future Design
- Nakkash Gallery
- Sharabassy Built Environment Studio
- S2 Interiors
- FN Design Gallery
- Orikami Lab
- The College of Fine Arts & Design
- American University of the Emirates
- Etqaan
- Zumtobel
- Royal College of Art
- Audi
- Huawei
- Swarovski
Locations
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
- Dubai Design District (d3)
- Dubai Creek
- Ras-Al-Khor
- Alserkal Avenue
- Al Quoz
- Jumeriah