Calling all design and art lovers! Mark your calendars for Dubai Design Week 2021. The event will take place from the 8th to the 13th of November, with most activities held in the Dubai Design District. It will be rich in information and learning experiences, with back to back exhibitions, exclusive tours, skill-building design workshops, and more. With so many options to choose from, deciding on which events to attend might be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created an edited list of can’t miss events at Dubai Design Week 2021. You can use these suggestions as a reference for the type of events at Dubai Design Week 2021, whether you’re a returning visitor or just building your itinerary.
Installation | Shape of Light
Feel serenity wash over you at Shuster and Moseley’s installation: Shape of Light. Shuster and Moseley is a conceptual art studio that paired with ESPACE, a design consultancy in Dubai, to render a cerebral installation that combines design and art for Dubai Design Week 2021. The two organizations created this immersive experience using large crystal sculptures meant to represent the opening of one’s consciousness. Find this installation and more at the Dubai Design District.
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Talk | Translating the Fictive
Translating the Fictive is a conversation hosted by the international architectural firm RMJM that will take place on the 9th of October at 7 PM in the Dubai Design District. The conversation reconceptualises the architect as a narrator communicating with the local traditions and terrains of the areas they are building in versus a designer who is building on top of it. Featured talks like this, in addition to the complimentary panels offered, is what makes the Dubai Design Week so innovative.
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Exhibition | The Impact of the Digital Era on Architecture, Design & Art in UAE
From the 8th to the 13th of October, you can explore student-led work from the exhibition hosted by The University of Sharjah in the Dubai Design District. At this spot, you will discover how future designers and engineers use the latest technology to shape their ideas about design and how the digital era influences their work.
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Pop-Up | The Marketplace
Discover local and emerging artists and small businesses at The Marketplace in the Dubai Design District from Saturday the 12th to Sunday the 13th of October. You can stop by for a bite to eat in one of the stalls or take home quality handcrafted items from various local businesses.
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Tour | Emirates Architecture Open at Mosque of Light
Take a tour of the Mosque of Light on Saturday, October 13th at Al Quoz. While attending the tour you will be guided through the modern mosque and shown how the Dabbagh Architect group used the elements of design to enhance the space for optimal worship.
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Workshop | Cut-Out Fashion
Join the Sharabassy Built Environment Studio in Dubai’s Design District for the Cut-Out Fashion workshop on Wednesday, the 10th of October. Much like the other workshops offered at Dubai Design Week, the activity focuses on sustainable design practices. In this design thinking workshop, you’ll be taking a crash course in upcycling by creating a new garment out of your existing clothing.
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