About Dubai Design District (d3)
Dubai Design District, known as d3, is a creative district dedicated to design, fashion, art and media. It is part of TECOM Group and is located next to Business Bay along the Dubai Water Canal.
The district offers offices, studios, showrooms and event spaces for creative businesses, from global design firms and fashion brands to independent designers and startups. It operates as a free zone, allowing full foreign ownership.
d3 hosts major creative events, including Dubai Design Week and Downtown Design, which bring together designers, architects and brands from the region and around the world. Festivals such as Sole DXB have also been held there.
Its outdoor spaces, galleries and cafés make it a destination for residents interested in design and culture.
The district supports Dubai's creative economy strategy, which aims to attract creative talent and grow industries such as design, fashion and media.
Programmes for emerging designers help young talent develop their businesses and showcase their work.
Startups UAE lists Dubai Design District among Dubai's creative business hubs.
The district offers offices, studios, showrooms and event spaces for creative businesses, from global design firms and fashion brands to independent designers and startups. It operates as a free zone, allowing full foreign ownership.
d3 hosts major creative events, including Dubai Design Week and Downtown Design, which bring together designers, architects and brands from the region and around the world. Festivals such as Sole DXB have also been held there.
Its outdoor spaces, galleries and cafés make it a destination for residents interested in design and culture.
The district supports Dubai's creative economy strategy, which aims to attract creative talent and grow industries such as design, fashion and media.
Programmes for emerging designers help young talent develop their businesses and showcase their work.
Startups UAE lists Dubai Design District among Dubai's creative business hubs.