Discover Dubai Fashion Week, including how to register, contact details, and upcoming season updates. Stay informed about DFW events and designers.
Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) is one of the Middle East’s most influential fashion platforms, showcasing regional and international designers, buyers, media, and fashion enthusiasts. Held in Dubai, the event plays a key role in positioning the city as a global fashion capital.
Organised by Dubai Design District (d3) in partnership with the Arab Fashion Council, Dubai Fashion Week brings together creativity, innovation, and global fashion trends on one iconic stage.
What Is Dubai Fashion Week?
This Fashion Week is a biannual fashion event that features runway shows, designer presentations, industry talks, and networking opportunities. The event highlights ready-to-wear, couture, and emerging fashion labels, with a strong focus on designers from the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and beyond.
The platform attracts:
- International designers
- Buyers and retailers
- Fashion media and influencers
- Industry professionals
Upcoming Season
The upcoming Dubai Fashion Week season is expected to take place in Spring–Summer / Autumn–Winter cycle (exact dates are usually announced on the official website and social media channels).
- What to Expect:
- Designer runway shows
- New collection launches
- Industry panels and talks
- What to Expect:
Networking with global fashion professionals
- For the latest confirmed dates and schedules, visitors are advised to regularly check the official Dubai Fashion Week website.
February 2026 Events
| Event Name | Venue | Date | Time | Host / Notes |
| Alberta Ferretti Dinner | Caviar Kaspia | 01-Feb-26 | 8:00 PM | — |
| CTRL + BLOCK | Mrs. Keepa x e& | DFW Complex, Dubai Design District (d3) | 02-Feb-26 | 1:00 PM | — |
| Level Shoes x Santoni – Aperitivo | Private | 02-Feb-26 | 7:00 PM | — |
| ELLE Arabia Dinner | Private (By Invite Only) | 03-Feb-26 | 8:00 PM | Hosted by Valia Taha, Group Editor in Chief and Publisher |
| Madame Arabia Brunch | Private (By Invite Only) | 03-Feb-26 | 12:00 PM | Hosted by Cynthia Kattar, Editor in Chief |
| Missoni x Malfy by Grazia – Intimate Dinner | Private (By Invite Only) | 04-Feb-26 | 8:00 PM | — |
| Etoile La Boutique Party | Private (By Invite Only) | 05-Feb-26 | 9:00 PM |
How to Register for Dubai Fashion Week?
- Visit https://dubaifashionweek.org/
- Navigate to the Register or Attend section
- Select your category: Designer, Buyer, Media, Guest / Industry professional
- Fill in the required details and submit the form
- Wait for confirmation from the Dubai Fashion Week team
How Designers Can Participate?
- From the homepage menu, select Apply, Register, or Participate to access the application page.
- Choose Designer or Fashion Brand as your participation category.
- Complete the application form with accurate details, including:
- Designer or brand name
- Contact information
- Brand profile and background
- Collection details
- Lookbook, portfolio, or website links
- Previous fashion show experience (if any)
- Upload the required documents, such as:
- Collection lookbook or images
- Brand profile (PDF)
- Website and social media links
- UReview all the information carefully and submit the form online
- UThe Dubai Fashion Week team will review all applications
- USelected designers will be contacted via email with confirmation and next steps
- UApproved designers will receive details about:
- Participation fees
- Show format and schedule
- Model fittings, rehearsals, and event guidelines
Designer application timelines for Dubai Fashion Week.
| Season | Fashion Cycle | Application Opens | Application Closes | Event Period |
| Spring / Summer (SS) | SS Collection | October – November | December | February – March |
| Autumn / Winter (AW) | AW Collection | April – May | June | September – October |
Contact on Dubai Fashion Week
The Arab Fashion Council head office is located at the Dubai Design District
Address: Dubai Design District (d3), Dubai, United Arab Emirates | PO Box. 333235
Email:
| Inquiry Type | Email Address |
| General Inquiries | info@arabfashioncouncil.com |
| Press Inquiries | press@arabfashioncouncil.com |
| Scholarship | scholarship@arabfashioncouncil.com |
| Designers’ Participation Inquiries | designers@arabfashioncouncil.com |
| Sponsorship Inquiries | marketing@arabfashioncouncil.com |
| Buyers Relation Inquiry | buyers@arabfashioncouncil.com |
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