Overview
- Design Miami and Alserkal Avenue confirmed a multiyear partnership to stage the fair’s Dubai debut.
- The inaugural event is slated for early 2027 at the Al Quoz cultural district, with dates, exhibitors and commissions to be announced.
- Programming will mirror Design Miami’s format with a main fair, installations, commissions and talks focused on regional designers and galleries.
- Organizers plan pre-fair activations, including smaller events and a year-round program featuring talks and an educational initiative.
- The expansion tracks a broader influx of international fairs into the Gulf, including Art Basel’s Doha edition and Frieze Abu Dhabi’s 2026 launch.