Downtown Design, a contemporary design event, will double in size this year as it presents a huge range of carefully selected best-in-class brands from all over the world in Dubai, UAE, next month.

More than 150 brands from 25 countries, featuring 70 new high-end international and regional brands, will take part in the event which runs from November 14 to 17 in partnership with the Dubai Design District (d3) and the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (DCAA).

The fifth edition of the annual exhibition, held for the third time at Dubai Design District (d3), will provide the architecture and design industry with a unique blend of exhibitors, live events, and installations all within a purpose-built venue.

Downtown Design will present talent across 26 product categories – including furniture and lighting, textiles and accessories, and the latest in kitchen and bathroom technology. The show will feature world-famous brand names and showcase eight emerging regional design brands for the first time.

Participants at the 2017 edition sought-after furniture brands Kettal, Minotti, Moroso and Sancal, who between them collaborate with world renowned designers Patricia Urquiola, Sebastian Herkner, Jasper Morrison and the Bouroullec Brothers. Newcomers B&B Italia, Designer’s Guild, MDF Italia, Meridiani, Marset, Sans Souci, Santa Cole and Vondom.

The popular Italian pavilion will feature for the third year running and will be joined this year for the first time by a Portuguese pavilion.