Events & Design Radar
Stay informed on the key design events, fairs, exhibitions and cultural moments shaping the creative calendar across the UAE and internationally. From major global design weeks and art fairs to regional showcases, talks and curated cultural gatherings, this section tracks the most important dates and destinations for design-led experiences. Design Radar offers a curated view of where to go, what to see and what’s shaping the conversation in contemporary design, architecture and culture.
Planning a trip to Dubai? Discover why the Sikka Art & Design Festival is one of the city’s most immersive cultural experiences. Explore art houses, murals, workshops, food concepts and live performances, and find out why Sikka should be at the top of your Dubai itinerary.
Step inside the Sikka Art & Design Festival 2026, where more than 1,000 creatives transformed Al Shindagha into a living cultural landscape. Explore the artworks, installations, performances and stories that shaped this year’s edition and discover how Sikka continues to define Dubai’s creative future.
A multi-year partnership between Alserkal and Design Miami will introduce a flagship collectable design fair in Dubai, reshaping the Middle East’s design landscape.
NOMAD Abu Dhabi transformed Terminal 1 at Zayed International Airport into an immersive platform for collectible design, art and jewellery during Abu Dhabi Art 2025.
Discover how the Art be a Part Gala 2025 at Dubai’s Museum of the Future brought together artists, collectors, and philanthropists to raise AED 2.8 million for UNICEF and Dubai Cares.
Discover Moiré Gallery Milano’s debut at Dubai Design Week 2025, showcasing Isabella Garbagnati’s limited-edition sculptural lighting. Experience Italian craftsmanship, innovative design, and poetic light in the heart of Dubai Design District (d3).
The launch of Frieze Abu Dhabi in 2026, as Abu Dhabi Art transforms into a world-class art fair. Explore how this partnership elevates the UAE’s cultural scene, connects regional artists with global collectors, and positions Abu Dhabi as a leading hub for contemporary art in the Middle East.
Discover how Dubai Culture and the UAE Pavilion are showcasing Emirati architecture, sustainable design, and cultural heritage at Expo 2025 Osaka. Explore how traditional knowledge, innovative materials, and global collaboration are shaping the UAE’s evolving design identity.
Lamborghini Dubai has again redefined the fusion of high-performance automotive excellence and artistic expression with the eagerly awaited second edition of The Majlis at Lamborghini. This exclusive event transformed the Sheikh Zayed Road showroom into a dynamic, immersive space where tradition meets modernity in a stunning celebration of design, heritage, and creativity.
Discover the Republic of Korea Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, designed by Moon Hoon and SERI. Explore how its kinetic architecture and immersive experiences highlight Korea’s leadership in smart mobility, innovation, and cultural evolution.
Discover the design and experience of the USA Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, created by Fentress Architects. Explore how architecture, technology, and storytelling combined to reflect America’s spirit of innovation and opportunity.
Explore Terra - The Sustainability Pavilion at Expo 2020, Dubai, located in the Sustainability District. The pavilion's theme is ‘Real life solutions to real world problems’.
With an abundance of plant life amid the Dubai desert, the Singapore Pavilion is a sustainable rainforest paradise inspired by the island nation’s nickname: “City in a Garden.”
When you live somewhere as densely populated as Bahrain, finding social harmony means learning to fit together, intertwining different cultures and faiths. This is the igniting idea behind the Bahrain Pavilion designed by Architect Christian Kerez, which explores density through the imaginative lens of weaving.
The Spain Pavilion was an open, eco-friendly exhibition that seamlessly blended ancient heritage and cutting-edge innovation. Guests were able to venture underground into a roomy basement, to explore a “forest of the future” exhibition filled with thought-provoking installations and demonstrations of Spain’s contributions to global sustainability.
Inspired by one of Stephen Hawking’s final projects, 'Breakthrough Message', the UK Pavilion invited visitors to consider what message we would communicate to express ourselves as a planet should we one day encounter other advanced civilisations in space.
Located within Dubai’s hugely popular art and culture centre, Alserkal Avenue, Firetti Contemporary showcases a vast range of works from established and emerging artists around the globe.