Dubai is buzzing with excitement this weekend and listeners looking for unforgettable experiences are truly spoiled for choice. Kicking things off, the city’s design scene is in full swing with the 11th edition of Dubai Design Week, which launched this Wednesday and runs until Sunday. More than 1,000 designers, architects, and creative minds from across the globe have landed in Dubai Design District, known as d3. Downtown Design, the anchor event, is on until Sunday at the d3 Waterfront Terrace, offering an impressive showcase of innovative furniture, interiors, lighting, and home accessories from international icons and local talent. Listeners can expect to see brands like Roche Bobois, Kartell, and homegrown stars alongside inspiring talks, installations, and pop-up concepts. Brand-new showcases include objects crafted in Lebanon from BEIT Collective, and the ‘Designed in Saudi’ series highlighting Saudi culture according to Dezeen and CairoScene.

A must-visit for families and anyone who loves unique finds is the Dubai Design Week Marketplace, happening Saturday and Sunday. Set outdoors in d3, over 90 curated vendors are presenting handcrafted goods ranging from homeware to jewelry and sustainable fashion. The atmosphere is electric, with community vibes, street food, and music performances. Kids will find plenty to do with special activities and creative workshops, making it a top spot for a weekend stroll as noted by Design Middle East.

For listeners who enjoy tabletop games and geek culture, Dubai Outlet Mall is hosting the Middle East’s first tabletop gaming convention from today through Sunday. This event brings together fans of board games, role-playing, and card games, offering an immersive world for game enthusiasts and newcomers alike, as confirmed by Dubai Calendar.

Equestrian lovers can catch live international showjumping thrills at the CSI2* Dubai event, which continues at the Dubai-Al Ain Road venue through Sunday. Riders from around the world are competing in a series of classes and showdowns throughout the weekend, providing a family-friendly spectacle according to WorldOfShowjumping.

Rounding out the weekend, curious minds and educators will want to visit Education Expo 2025 at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, running Saturday and Sunday. Here, innovative approaches in early childhood care and education are being showcased, with interactive exhibits and expert panels as reported by the Government of Dubai’s official channels.

With creative festivals, lively markets, world-class sporting action, and something for every age and passion, Dubai this weekend promises endless excitement. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe for the latest happenings. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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