The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is excellent at building a strong foundation for innovative people and businesses. Because of the forums and exhibitions it holds, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a top destination for these artists. In 2026, Downtown Design Riyadh will return.
The exhibition will take place at Jax from September 15–18, 2026, the capital’s centre of creativity and culture, with a view of Diriyah’s ancient district. It represents Saudi Arabia’s goal of fostering creativity and innovation and is the Kingdom’s first platform for high-quality design, bringing together leading local and international design businesses.
In addition to limited-edition pieces from regional and global studios, the exhibition will feature unique, superior designs.
Leading global brands will take part, including:
- Visionnaire: Luxury Italian furniture with a bold and contemporary style.
- Venini: Italian hand-blown glass art since 1921.
- COLLECTIONAL: A platform that unites outstanding designs from all across the world.
- Huda Lighting: Global lighting brands known for innovation and quality.
- Saint-Louis: French chandeliers with innovative reinterpretations of classic designs.
- Jotun: Innovative Norwegian paints that combine colour and design.
- Cosentino: Innovative Spanish architectural solutions and surface materials.
- Lasvit: Czech glass that blends heritage with contemporary innovation
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A Confluence of Local Views & Global Expertise
“The Forum,” a venue for conversation, workshops, and panel discussions with local and worldwide authorities on design, architecture, and the arts, is part of the exhibition. The Forum brings together local viewpoints and international experience to promote creativity and exchange while highlighting innovation, sustainability, and the cultural character of design in the Kingdom.
Moreover, the exhibition is arranged in collaboration with the Architecture and Design Commission, which seeks to bolster the design industry, draw in foreign exhibitions, and strengthen the Kingdom’s standing as a centre of innovation worldwide.
Likewise, the show caters to the interests of design aficionados, whether professionals or art fans, with a diverse programme that includes art exhibitions, particularly commissioned installations, limited-edition works, and new experiences.
A holistic experience that blends inspiration, education, and entertainment is offered to visitors through the exhibition’s side activities in the Jax neighbourhood, which include pop-up stores, creative kitchen ideas, cultural displays, and panel discussions.
Downtown Design has been a prominent design platform in the Middle East for more than ten years, contributing to the growth of the design sector in the area. The exhibition’s first Riyadh 2025 edition was a huge success, taking it from Dubai to the Kingdom and establishing it as a yearly centre for innovation and creativity in an engaging setting.
Lastly, Downtown Design Riyadh 2026 maintains its success in fusing local and international creativity, providing a distinctive design experience and demonstrating the Kingdom’s rising prominence as a global hub for innovation and creativity.
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