Design
We play a leading role in advancing design and innovation across the emirate. Through dedicated creative ecosystems, Dubai Holding provides a platform for designers, architects, artists and creative businesses from around the world to establish, collaborate and grow, strengthening Dubai's position as a regional hub for design-led industries and global creative talent.
The scale and momentum of our design ecosystem are increasingly visible in its community, economic contribution and global reach.
Our design districts are central to Dubai's evolution as a creative capital, providing dedicated spaces where designers, creatives, artists and innovators work, showcase and collaborate. Since their inception, these communities have nurtured home-grown talent, attracted global brands and anchored design-led businesses in the emirate, reflecting Dubai Holding's contribution to regional growth and innovation.
A purpose-built community where global brands, regional pioneers and emerging talent work side by side. Combining studios, showrooms, galleries, offices and curated public spaces, d3 provides the infrastructure and network for ideas to move from concept to reality, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a leading hub for design and creativity in the region.
A future-focused university nurturing the next generation of designers and creative problem-solvers. DIDI offers an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Design combining product, fashion, visual communication and strategic design management, with global faculty and industry partnerships in Dubai Design District.
A dedicated launchpad for the region's next generation of designers and fashion entrepreneurs, in5 Design is home to hundreds of startups in Dubai Design District. Since 2013, in5 startups have secured significant funding to accelerate their growth, supported by co-working spaces, prototyping labs, expert mentorship and access to leading investors.
