Dubai Fashion Week Sets October Dates at d3 with Designer Apps Open
Dubai Design District is gearing up for the return of Dubai Fashion Week, locking in its schedule for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2027 season.
The SS27 edition runs from October 22 to 26, 2026, bringing buyers, designers, and media back to the district’s creative cluster. For local designers hoping to secure a slot, applications opened alongside the announcement via the official DFW website.
While the full runway lineup is still under wraps, the organizers have structured the programme around the Buyers Programme, featuring showroom appointments and previews designed to turn runway shows into retail orders, alongside networking events for retailers and press. A dedicated Selection Committee reviews all entries to shape a lineup reflecting regional fashion development.
No hard application deadline was specified in the release, but with the event kicking off just weeks after the initial announcement, the practical window to apply is narrow.
Co-founded by Dubai Design District, part of TECOM Group, and the Arab Fashion Council, the platform continues its push to place regional talent in front of global buyers. Designer applications remain open now at the official DFW website ahead of the October opening.
