Dubai Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 Set To Launch This September With Global Designers

Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) is gearing up for its return this autumn, solidifying its place as a key player in the global fashion scene. The Spring/Summer 2026 edition will take place from 1st to 6th September 2025 at Dubai Design District (d3), a creative hub by TECOM Group PJSC. This event marks over ten years of design innovation and positions DFW as the first major fashion week on the global calendar.

Strategically scheduled before New York, London, Milan, and Paris fashion weeks, DFW continues to influence international fashion trends from the Middle East. The previous Autumn/Winter 2025/26 showcase in February featured global models and a memorable finale by Indian designer Manish Malhotra. It also introduced new regional and international talents like Les Benjamins and Paolo Sebastian.

This season's edition will feature over 30 brands from countries such as France, India, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, the UAE, and the UK. The runway will highlight diverse cultural stories and innovative approaches to sustainability, ethics, and inclusion. These elements reinforce DFW's importance within the global creative economy.

Expanding Global Reach

Co-founded by d3 and the Arab Fashion Council, DFW is expanding its global reach with a bold creative vision. Positioned ahead of other major fashion weeks, it provides designers with a platform to access international markets, connect with buyers, and influence emerging trends. This strategic timing enhances its role in shaping global fashion narratives.

Beyond d3's premises, DFW will bring Dubai to life with exclusive presentations, private dinners, and collection launches hosted by renowned brands and industry leaders. Guest designers and an expanding Buyers Programme will further enhance international business opportunities. Leading buyers from Europe, the US, and beyond will have privileged access to showrooms and brand previews.

Designer Opportunities

Applications for designers are now open for review by the DFW Selection Committee. Interested parties can apply or find more information at www.dubaifashionweek.org. This opportunity allows designers to showcase their work on a prestigious platform that attracts top retailers, creatives, and media from around the world.

Dubai Design District celebrates over a decade of design influence in 2025. Since its inception in Spring 2015, d3 has grown significantly to house more than 1,100 creative businesses and employ around 20,000 professionals. This growth underscores its role as a vital hub for creativity in the region.

DFW's upcoming edition promises to be an exciting convergence of creativity and commerce. By offering a platform for diverse voices in fashion while fostering international connections, it continues to strengthen Dubai’s position as a leading global fashion destination.

With inputs from WAM