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Dubai creative and design programming 2026
Overview
Dubai is hosting several major cultural and design initiatives in November 2026. Dubai Design Week, held at the Dubai Design District, features over one thousand designers, architects, and studios. The 12th edition includes more than 40 installations and commissions from practitioners representing over 50 countries, alongside Downtown Design, a contemporary design fair with over 300 brands, and the UAE Designer Exhibition showcasing 30 local creatives.
In addition to design-focused events, the Alserkal Avenue art season is presenting exhibitions exploring personal and collective identities, such as the Ishara Art Foundation’s exhibition regarding ecological change. Furthermore, the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has introduced the academic programme for the 31st International Symposium on Electronic/Emerging Art (ISEA2026). This symposium, organized with Zayed University, explores the intersections of art, science, and technology through academic papers, artist talks, and workshops.
Entities
Ishara Art Foundation · Dubai Design District · Zayed University · Alserkal Avenue · Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 5 sourcesDubai announces major design and electronic art programmes for 2026
Dubai has announced major upcoming creative events for 2026, including the ISEA2026 electronic art symposium and the 12th edition of Dubai Design Week.
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[CULTURE] 7 sourcesDubai Design Week and Alserkal Avenue announce upcoming creative seasons
Dubai prepares for the 12th Dubai Design Week in November 2026 and a new season of diverse art exhibitions at Alserkal Avenue.
Sources
africazine.com · amazon.nl · aviamost.ae · design-middleeast.com · dubaichronicle.com · en.vogue.me · gqmiddleeast.com · gulfnews.com · khaleejtimes.com · mid-east.info · totaluae.com · whatson.ae