Dubai Design District Celebrates Over A Decade Of Nurturing Creativity And Innovation

Dubai Design District (d3), a part of TECOM Group PJSC, recently celebrated over ten years of promoting design excellence. The event, titled ‘Beyond a Decade of Design’, showcased d3's role in establishing Dubai as a global creative hub since 2015. The district also announced its expansion plans to meet the increasing demand from top-tier international companies.

The expansion project will add more than 500,000 sq.ft. of premium spaces. This development, valued at AED825 million and announced in August 2024, will include LEED-certified office spaces with views of the Dubai skyline and Burj Khalifa. Completion is expected by the first half of 2028.

Since its inception, d3 has aimed to empower regional talent to enhance Dubai’s knowledge economy. Over the past decade, it has grown into a vibrant community with over 1,100 businesses and 20,000 creative professionals. The district's new facilities will feature sports amenities, community areas, parking, fine dining options, and an extended promenade.

Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of d3 within TECOM Group, stated: "Dubai Design District (d3) was founded with a vision to transform regional design prowess into globally impactful results, and over the past decade, has enriched Dubai’s knowledge economy by championing creativity and innovation."

To further celebrate industry talent in the region, d3 introduced the d3 Design Award during the event. This prestigious award platform aims to recognise and honour exceptional contributions within the design sector.

The district's expansion aligns with several strategic initiatives such as Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’, Dubai Creative Economy Strategy, and Design Sector Strategy 2033. These efforts aim to solidify Dubai’s status as a leading destination for design and innovation.

"d3’s pivotal expansion project will uphold our community’s legacy of welcoming, nurturing, and amplifying design excellence," added Al Bastaki. This commitment reinforces Dubai's position as a global centre for creativity and innovation.

With inputs from WAM