After six successful years of showcasing collectible design from established and emerging talent in Dubai, Downtown Design returns for its 7th run from November 12 to 15 at d3.

We asked Rue Kothari, Downtown Design's Fair Director who joined the event in 2015 and is in charge of conceptualising and planning, to tell us more about what we can expect from Downtown Dubai this year and a little bit on what goes on behind the curtains.

Global Grad Show, the world's largest and most diverse gathering of universities, will return to Dubai.

Happening from November 12 - 16, the show will partner with the Investment Corporation of Dubai for the 2nd time in for its 5th edition.

This year, the show received applications from over 200 universities - which is double the number for 2018!

The region's largest creative festival in the Middle East will offer a varied program of 200+ events...

Staged in partnership with Dubai Design District (d3) and supported by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (DCAA) and Audi Middle East, the fifth edition of Dubai Design Week will spotlight the design identity of the UAE and the wider region through diverse representations of local and international creative efforts.

The region's leading design trade fair is returning this November, and will represent international brands from 30+ countries.

Downtown Design is set to return for 2019, will take place from 12 - 15 November, as part of Dubai Design Week.

Recognised as the leading platform in the Middle East for original, high-quality design, Downtown Design unites international brands with the regional design community, strengthening Dubai as a central meeting point for creatives.