Dubai Fashion Week to Return in September 2025 with Expanded Global Lineup

Photography: Courtesy of WAM

Dubai, May 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Dubai Fashion Week (DFW), the official fashion week of the Emirate and a rising global industry platform, will return from September 1 to 6, 2025, for its Spring/Summer 2026 edition, organisers said on Monday.

The event will be held at Dubai Design District (d3), a global creative hub developed by TECOM Group PJSC, and marks more than a decade since the district's launch in 2015. DFW will once again open the international fashion calendar ahead of shows in New York, London, Milan, and Paris.

Co-founded by d3 and the Arab Fashion Council, DFW aims to position Dubai as a key destination in the global fashion economy. The upcoming edition follows the Autumn/Winter 2025/26 shows held in February, which featured major regional and international designers including Manish Malhotra, Les Benjamins, and Paolo Sebastian.

Organisers said more than 30 brands will take part in the September edition, representing countries such as the United Arab Emirates, France, Italy, India, Lebanon, Libya, and the United Kingdom. The runway will focus on diversity, sustainability, and innovation, aligning with growing demand for ethical and inclusive design.

Beyond the runway, fashion week will feature citywide activations including private dinners, brand launches, and exclusive presentations. A curated Buyers Programme is expected to attract leading retailers and investors from Europe, the United States, and Asia, offering privileged access to designer showrooms and previews.

Applications for participating designers are now open and will be reviewed by the DFW Selection Committee. Further information is available at www.dubaifashionweek.org.

Dubai Design District, which celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2025, currently hosts over 1,100 creative businesses and more than 20,000 professionals.