The highly anticipated Autumn/Winter 2025-26 edition of Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) is set to commence on Saturday, the 1st of February, with a showcase of homegrown UAE talent.

Image credit: MANISH MALHOTRA
The event will run until the 6th of February, featuring an extensive line-up of designers from around the world.
Opening Night and Designer Line-Up
The week will open with an exclusive event hosted by Instagram and META, setting the stage for a series of high-profile showcases. Dubai-based Iraqi designer Zeena Zaki, along with Dubai-founded brands Manel and Angelo Estera, and Indonesian label Toton by Makeover, will be among the first to present their latest collections.
Sunday’s schedule will feature a notable collaboration between NIF Global and the London School of Fashion, while Australian designer Paolo Sebastian will make history as the first from the country to present at DFW. Additionally, La Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) will introduce DFW Member Weinsanto, with Lebanon’s Antoine Kareh and UAE’s Velvety Couture rounding off the day’s presentations.
The remainder of the week will continue with a strong global presence, including:
- A multi-designer show by Etoile La Boutique
- Collections from DFW members BLSSD, Dima Ayad, Lama Jouni, Mrs Keepa, and Michael Cinco
- Tara Babylon, Morocco’s Molato, Viva Vox, Choice, Riva, Saijamin, and a multi-designer line-up from That Concept Store
- Les Benjamins from Istanbul, marking its debut as DFW’s inaugural Correspondent Member
- The grand finale by renowned Indian haute couture designer Manish Malhotra on 6 February
Buyers’ Programme and Industry Networking
Between the 3rd and 5th of February, the event will host an exclusive buyers’ programme, with fashion buyers from the UK, Italy, USA, Germany, and India attending.
This invitation-only platform will provide designers with opportunities to present their collections directly to leading industry professionals.
In addition to the runway designers, the buyers’ programme will showcase regional and international talents, including:
Amer (Lebanon), Amina Galal (Egypt), Bil Arabi (UAE), Born Out Italy (UAE/Italy), Elise (Kuwait/Paris), Emergency Room (Lebanon), Ilyes Ouali (London), Joanna Laura (Lebanon), Late for Work (Morocco), and Yassmin Saleh (UAE/Lebanon).
For more details, visit dubaifashionweek.ae/calendar