Dubai Design District or “D3”, one of the huge and prestigious urban development projects in Dubai, specialized in the world of fashion and fashion, and includes design studios, companies working in the decoration and interior and exterior design sectors, shopping areas, and a number of local and international restaurants and cafes.
PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT
In 2013, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the launch of the “Dubai Design District” project, because of its significant role in promoting development and supporting the fields of art, design, fashion industry and stimulating demand. Growing for creative professionals.
THE DESIRED OBJECTIVES
The neighborhood aims to attract major local and international fashion houses and brands and bring together leading Arab and international designers to interact ideas, revive the spirit of inspiration, and enrich and diversify the talent pool in the region. The district is a specialist entity that supports creativity with facilities for local and regional designers, design institutes, a waterfront, a conference center, venues for events and the annual calendar. In addition to its purposeful plans to support emerging talent, it is home to many of the world's leading brands.
DUBAI DESIGN DISTRICT WEBSITE
The neighborhood is located opposite the Business Bay area, adjacent to the Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper in the world, and the Dubai Mall, which is one of the largest shopping malls in Dubai and the world, with a wonderful natural view of the Dubai Creek Tower . It is a short distance from Dubai's main and secondary roads.
In addition to including offices, distinctive spaces, workshops and showrooms for creative works, Dubai Design District succeeded in attracting 373 specialized companies, including the sectors of fashion, interior design, visual arts, architectural design and many more.
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND PRIVATE COMPANIES
Four government agencies have moved their offices to Dubai Design District, which are the offices of the Smart Government of Dubai, the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, the Dubai Sports Council and the General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee. In addition to the presence of some private companies in the neighborhood, such as the head office of Bayut.com real estate website, Adidas, Virgin Megastore, “Aal Al Bal Design” studio and many other private and prestigious companies.
DUBAI DESIGN DISTRICT MANAGEMENT
It is worth noting that TECOM Investments, a member of Dubai Holding, manages the operations of the Dubai Design District, and the main office is located in the district in Building No. 3.
PIONEERING DUBAI DESIGN DISTRICT
As for the idea of creating an entire design district, this sector is a mainstay for competitiveness and the enhancement of economic value, through the tools necessary for innovation, granting the ability to differentiate and enhancing capabilities to reach the highest levels of competitiveness.
The neighborhood continues to nurture creative talents and advance global expertise and experiences to showcase designers their creativity and works inspired by this fast-paced world in all its parts. Especially for Emirati talents, which are among the priorities of the Emirate of Dubai and its government, which believes that the path to growth and development can only come by supporting, nurturing and educating local talent.
RETAIL OUTLETS
The neighborhood includes international brands in the field of distinguished and luxury products such as Naccache, Armani Casa, Finassi, the Sheikha Fatima bint Mohammed bin Zayed project for the production of Afghan carpets, this project that aims to develop rural areas in the country of Afghanistan, Maison des Flores to design flowers and Gallery Ward for contemporary art. .
As for fashion, the neighborhood includes the Closé Kiss Fashion brand known for its men's tailoring designs, F7 Fashion for contemporary women's fashion and Amato boutique for ready-to-wear.
RESTAURANTS AND CAFES
As for restaurants and cafes, the neighborhood includes a large number of options that cater to all tastes of visitors and employees, including Coffel Cafe, Ficolo, Starbucks, Amorino, Kraft Cafe, Home Bakery and Tossed, which specializes in health authorities. As for restaurants, they include Mom's Table, Mohala, The Kitchen Me and many more. As well as some service stores such as Al Garhoud Hospital Pharmacy, Jet Set Salon, In Bar Beauty, and Dubai Printing Press to serve business partners and visitors from printing their works and designs through a range of different means. In addition, it includes basic facilities in the field of design and creativity, such as the "N5" Center and the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation.
GLOBAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
In addition to hosting a number of international events specialized in design and fashion, such as Dubai Design Week, Fashion Forward, Sol DXB and many other weekly and monthly events that received demand and participation by everyone.
FUTURE PLANS
This region is expected to become a leading destination in the world of design and fashion for visitors from all over the world and achieve a growth rate of 90% in the design industry from architecture, interior architecture and fashion. This neighborhood also plays a pivotal role in achieving the goals of Dubai's Tourism Vision 2020, which aims to attract more than 20 million visitors annually.
