British-Nigerian artist and designer Yinka Ilori brings his distinctive visual language of colour, pattern and storytelling to Downtown Design 2026, transforming the Veuve Clicquot Lounge into an immersive space celebrating optimism, human connection and conviviality
Returning to Downtown Design under the theme “Inherited Futures,” the UAE Designer Exhibition 2026 celebrates a new generation of UAE-based creatives exploring the relationship between heritage, innovation and contemporary design
One year after its launch, Anuj Jain, CEO of Sobha Furniture, takes stock and outlines the brand’s future: manufacturing expansion, new collections, and the debut of the Flaer brand, a synthesis of Italian design vision and UAE craftsmanship
Under the theme In Other Words, five commissioned practices explore language, identity and cultural memory through immersive installations at Dubai Design Week
An immersive journey through mythology, history and Italian craftsmanship: in collaboration with British artist Luke Edward Hall, Buccellati presents a new interpretation of Aquae Mirabiles in Dubai, an installation dedicated to the Caviar silverware collection and the art of the table
From Paris's legendary Hôtel de Crillon to Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab, the French interior architect brings his made-to-measure philosophy to Downtown Design 2026, exploring craftsmanship, heritage and the art of creating timeless spaces
Returning for its second edition, Design Doha brings together over 100 designers and studios from across the MENASA region, transforming Qatar's capital into a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship and cultural exchange
From cultural heritage and contemporary craftsmanship to collectible design, the Director of Design Doha speaks exclusively to IFDM about building a lasting creative ecosystem and establishing the region's distinctive voice on the global stage
