ARTDOM, the international exhibition of collectable furniture, interiors, and contemporary art, has announced its most ambitious expansion to date with a new edition in Riyadh. The event will take place on the 11th and 12th of November at the 4,000-square-metre Saraj venue.
Following successful international editions, ARTDOM Riyadh will present 55 international exhibitors, many appearing in the Middle East for the first time.
Organisers describe the exhibition as a platform for design innovation, craftsmanship and cross-cultural dialogue, reflecting Riyadh’s growing status as a hub for architectural and cultural investment.
“ARTDOM brings together companies with a high level of design on one platform,” the organisers said. “We showcase a current cross-section of the market, including limited-edition products, original designs, heritage brands, and emerging names.”
The exhibition will feature a range of high-end furniture, interiors and collectable design, presented through an immersive layout that reflects the story of each brand. Industry icons including Giulio Cappellini, Draga Obradovic and Aurel K. Basedow of Draga & Aurel, and Italian architect Carlo Colombo will take part in keynote talks and panel discussions.
Cappellini, the legendary Italian designer and ARTDOM ambassador, said: “I am very happy to participate in the Riyadh fair because it is a very high-level event. There, people will see the best of contemporary design. The Riyadh fair will showcase luxury products, the best materials, the finest craftsmanship, and the highest attention to detail. I’m proud to contribute with other architects and designers to the diffusion of contemporary design in such a culturally important destination.”
The event will open with an invitation-only gala dinner, welcoming exhibitors, ambassadors, international media and members of the Saudi Royal Family. This private evening will mark the start of two days of exhibitions, design talks, networking sessions and ambassador-led panels.
Daria Zolotova, founder of ARTDOM, said the Riyadh edition marks a significant step for the exhibition’s international community. “Bringing over 55 international brands under one roof in Riyadh is not only a milestone, it’s a statement about where design is headed next.”
