Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) is set to take place at Dubai Design District from October 22 to 26, 2026, despite the ongoing tensions in the region. This season, focused on Spring/Summer 2027, will showcase a lineup featuring both local designers and international talent from countries including Azerbaijan, Colombia, Jordan, South Korea, Vietnam, Puerto Rico, Kuwait, Egypt, India, France, and Ukraine.
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In an effort to promote cultural exchange and networking, the event will extend beyond traditional runway shows to include various city-wide activities. Khadija Al Bastaki, senior vice president of Dubai Design District, emphasized that DFW continues to evolve as a platform for global collaboration, reinforcing Dubai's status as a creative hub. She noted that this edition reflects the diversity and ambition of the regional fashion scene, alongside an international lineup and a buyers' program aimed at providing opportunities for emerging and established designers.
Participating designers include Weinsanto from France, Yousef AlJasmi from Kuwait, KEL’ from Ukraine, Lili Blanc from the UAE, L’Scarlett from Vietnam, Pallavi Puri from India, GNL Couture from Azerbaijan, Adriana Capasso and Mónica Schuster from Colombia, Shoma from Trinidad and Tobago, and Nafsika Skourti from Jordan. The event will also feature partnerships with local institutions, including the Picasso Institute Middle East and NIF Global x London School of Trends.
DFW organizers have confirmed participation from leading regional buyers and representatives from major international retail platforms. Additionally, DFW is collaborating with Harvey Nichols for an exclusive pop-up store from October 1 to 31, 2026, showcasing a curated selection of fashion brands from the region.
Co-founded by Dubai Design District and the Arab Fashion Council, DFW aims to enhance designers’ visibility in the region while connecting them to a global audience and industry stakeholders.