Design
Discover the vibrant world of contemporary design across the Middle East with Martyn White UAE. From innovative product design and furniture to architecture-inspired interiors and regional design studios, this Design section celebrates creativity that blends cultural heritage with forward-thinking vision. Explore features, highlights and conversations that showcase how design shapes environments, experiences and the way we live in cities from the UAE to the broader region.
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.
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.
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 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.