Dubai Design District (d3), a member of TECOM Group PJSC, is a global creative ecosystem dedicated to design, fashion, architecture and art. In line with Dubai’s position as the leading business destination for the region and beyond, d3 is an industry-pioneering concept that enables people and businesses to grow and co-create whilst simultaneously providing a solid platform for creativity. d3 celebrates Beyond a Decade of Design having opened its doors for business in 2015.

The district today is home to more than 1,100 creative businesses and 20,000 creative professionals. The community includes students, start-ups, SMEs, homegrown and regional talents, and international brands. Nurturing young emerging design talent is at the heart of d3, especially with it being home to three design institutions – Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI), FAD and L’ECOLE School of Jewelry Arts.

With its state-of-the-art infrastructure designed to meet the needs of the industry and a business-friendly framework, the d3 community offers creative talent the tools for collaboration and growth, further reinforcing Dubai’s status as a UNESCO Creative City of Design. It is also a cutting-edge retail district offering a variety of multi-brand boutiques, fashion brands, and art and design studios. The world’s leading luxury brands, design companies and creatives, including architects, interior designers, photography studios, product and fashion designers, all call d3 home.

Some of the region’s most popular events take place in d3 and attract international artists and audiences to cultural and fashion exhibitions and gatherings including Dubai Fashion Week (DFW), Dubai’s official fashion week co-founded by Dubai Design District (d3) and Arab Fashion Council, as well as Dubai Design Week and Sole DXB. The district also regularly hosts a roster of industry talks, workshops and educational programming, accessible to people of all ages.

d3 is further home to TECOM Group PJSC’s business incubator – in5 – that aims to support the fashion and design industries by offering students and entrepreneurs the opportunity to transform their ideas into successful commercial ventures.

The district also features the city's first canal side recreational development, The Block. The open-air destination offers a range of different outdoor and leisure areas including a basketball and volleyball court, a skate park, outdoor gym and climbing wall. 

For more information, please visit: www.dubaidesigndistrict.com