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Design Miami to Launch First Middle East Edition at Dubai’s Alserkal Avenue in 2027

The collaboration pairs Design Miami’s curatorial model with Alserkal Avenue’s regional network to spotlight Middle Eastern talent.

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.