Art & Exhibitions
Explore the dynamic art scene of the Middle East with Martyn White UAE. From major exhibitions and emerging regional talent to gallery highlights and cultural commentary, this Art section celebrates the creativity, innovation, and vision shaping contemporary art across the region. Discover the artists, practices, and spaces that define the Middle East’s vibrant cultural landscape, connecting tradition with modernity and local narratives with global dialogue.
The Nordic Cabin at Downtown Design
Step inside the Nordic Cabin at Downtown Design Dubai, a serene Scandinavian retreat built with sustainable materials and warm, textural design by Nordic Homeworx.
Editions Art & Design 2025
Explore the most impressive installations and designers from Editions 2025. A curated look at innovative craft, design, and creativity at Downtown Design in Dubai.
Dubai Design Week 2025: Downtown Design
Discover the standout moments from Downtown Design 2025 at Dubai Design Week. From sculptural furniture and immersive lighting to artisanal craftsmanship, explore the most inspiring interiors, installations, and design innovations shaping the Middle East.
Moiré Gallery Milano Makes Its Dubai Debut at Dubai Design Week 2025
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).
Urban Commissions 2025 Winner: Some Kind of Practice Reimagines the Courtyard in Dubai
Discover the Urban Commissions 2025 winning project by UAE-based studio Some Kind of Practice. Presented at Dubai Design Week, the proposal reimagines the Emirati courtyard as climate-responsive, inclusive urban infrastructure.
Dubai Editions 2024: Key Highlights from the Inaugural Art Fair During Dubai Design Week
Dubai’s art scene has a new star on the rise. The inaugural Dubai Editions art fair, launched as part of Dubai Design Week, has set a bold precedent for the region’s contemporary art and collectable design landscape. The fair provided a fresh platform for limited-edition works, experimental installations, and innovative cross-disciplinary collaborations, bringing together emerging and established artists, designers, and galleries.
Dubai Design Week 2024: Downtown Design
Discover the best of Downtown Design Dubai 2024 with Martyn White UAE. Explore luxury interiors, innovative products, and cultural storytelling from the Middle East’s leading contemporary design fair. A curated look at the region’s top creatives, global brands, and immersive experiences in the heart of Dubai Design District.
Design Next - d3 x Isola Design Group
Design Next was a circular design showcase featured during the 2024 Dubai Design Week, aimed at promoting sustainable practices through innovative materials, circular furniture, and captivating talks and performances.
Dubai Design Week 2021: Downtown Design
After presenting a hybrid format in 2020, Downtown Design returned to its d3 waterfront venue, showcasing luxurious design from local and international brands during Dubai Design Week.
Dubai Design Week 2018: Downtown Design
Hosting the third edition of its Design Week programme, I had the great privilege of visiting Dubai to experience what the fair had to offer. Showcasing a beautiful curation of local and international design, the week hosted a range of talks, programmes and projects from the design, interiors, art and technology industries. A personal favourite from the week was a section called Downtown Dubai - providing a space for local and international designers to showcase their works.