Reinforcing its position as a global platform for innovation and creativity, Dubai Fashion Week returns on February 1st with a packed program for the Autumn/Winter 2026-2027 edition. Held in Dubai Design District until February 6th, the event will provide a leading platform to showcase emerging local talents and top fashion brands in the region, alongside a select group of creative designers from around the world, including Italy, India, France, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Vietnam. The Italian luxury fashion house 'Alberta Ferretti' will open the season's events. The season's activities will not be limited to runway shows in Dubai Design District but will also include exclusive fashion presentations, private dinners, and collection launch events for a number of leading international fashion brands. Dubai Fashion Week is organized by Dubai Design District, a creative hub under TECOM Group, in partnership with the Arab Fashion Council, with the aim of supporting and empowering designers and accelerating their growth on the global stage. The Autumn/Winter 2026-2027 edition will see the participation of several brands (permanent members of the Dubai Fashion Week Committee), alongside new brands and talents from various countries. First Deputy President of TECOM Group - Dubai Design District, Khadija Al Bastaki, stated: 'Dubai Fashion Week reflects the district's status as a global platform to turn creative ideas into tangible reality,' noting that the upcoming edition builds on the successes of previous seasons, enhancing the connection between designers and retail destinations, which allows for wider opportunities to access global markets. She added: 'We are pleased to welcome brands that have previously participated in Dubai Fashion Week and a new group of fashion brands and other stakeholders, in a step that aims to strengthen channels of communication between designers and retail destinations, and provide new opportunities to access global markets through this prominent event.' She continued: 'The rich diversity we witness with each edition of Dubai Fashion Week, along with its growing popularity, reflects the interests and preferences of fashion enthusiasts worldwide. Organizing such a global event in Dubai reinforces its leading position as a global hub for fashion and creativity.' In turn, the CEO of Strategy at the Arab Fashion Council, Mohammed Akra, stated that the timing of presentations has become a key factor in the global fashion industry, pointing out that Dubai Fashion Week contributes to enhancing global dialogue, achieving better commercial results for designers, and cementing Dubai's role as a platform for launching creative talents into international markets. Prominent Platforms. The program for buyers at the upcoming Dubai Fashion Week will attract a number of the world's leading fashion platforms and retailers, aiming to support emerging and developing brands with international potential, and enhancing Dubai Fashion Week's status as a strategic platform for discovering the next generation of fashion brands. • 6 days of continuous events and shows that will kick off at the beginning of February. Khadija Al Bastaki: • The event reflects the status of Dubai Design District as a global platform to turn creative ideas into tangible reality.
