Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) will return to the Dubai Design District (d3) from the 1st to the 6th of September 2025, it has been announced.
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Organised in partnership with the Arab Fashion Council and d3, this edition comes on the heels of a successful Autumn/Winter 2025/26 season held in February. The AW25-26 shows included high-profile appearances by international models, the debut of regional designers such as Les Benjamins, and a finale by acclaimed Indian couturier Manish Malhotra. Also featured were immersive brand activations, private showings, and citywide events that attracted major global retailers and media outlets.
The Spring/Summer 2026 edition will host over 30 fashion brands from across the globe, including names from France, India, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. The line-up will showcase diverse creative approaches while addressing key themes such as sustainability, ethical production, inclusivity, and cultural expression.
In addition to runway shows at d3, the event will extend across Dubai with private dinners, collection launches, and exclusive showcases. A dedicated Buyers Programme will also return, connecting designers with key decision-makers from Europe, the United States, and other markets. This initiative is aimed at supporting commercial growth and international exposure for participating brands.
Applications are now open for designers wishing to take part. Each submission will be reviewed by the DFW Selection Committee, which will finalise a curated list of participants to reflect Dubai’s global and innovative fashion identity.
Dubai Design District is also celebrating ten years as a creative hub. Launched in 2015, it now hosts over 1,100 businesses and 20,000 professionals across fashion, design, architecture, and art. The district also houses in5, a business incubator, and the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation, in collaboration with MIT and Parsons School of Design.
