Design Doha - Design Doha

Glenn Adamson

We’re back! Design Doha 2024 set a new benchmark for contemporary Arab design, bringing together hundreds of designers and 118,000 visitors through exhibitions, programming, and commissions. It was a celebration of the region’s creative energy, cultural depth, and craftsmanship. As we look ahead to 2026, we recognize the challenges facing the region. Yet, creativity remains a powerful force for hope. Our second edition will take you “behind the scenes” of design as a tool for transformation—an inspiring lens on the future of Arab creativity

Fahad Al Obaidly

In 2026, we will expand our activation across the country, positioning design at the very heart of our urban fabric. Grounded in our rich Islamic and Middle Eastern heritage, we will reimagine public spaces through our own unique expressions, enhancing their accessibility, walkability, and vibrancy. Through collaboration and innovation, Design Doha will not only celebrate our cultural identity but also drive economic growth, foster education, and facilitate creative exchange. With great anticipation, we look forward to shaping the future at the Design Doha Biennial 2026.

Noura Al Sayeh

It's a great honor to work on the next edition of the Design Doha Arab Design Now exhibition following its inspiring inaugural edition in 2024. Amidst a challenging geopolitical context, it's an opportunity to delve deeper into the makings and meaning of design as a harbinger of hope and change across the different geographies of the Arab World. For this edition, we will be looking into the wider context of design, shedding light on the narratives, agendas and processes that are shaping the discourse of design across the Arab World.

Design Doha Prize

The Design Doha Prize celebrates the region’s most outstanding creative talents—designers whose work bridges innovation, craftsmanship, and cultural relevance. Across four categories—Craft, Product Design, Furniture Design, and Emerging Talent—the Prize recognizes those shaping the future of design in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.

By offering mentorship, residencies, and international visibility, the Prize empowers designers to expand their practice and reach new audiences. From its upcoming ceremony at the Museum of Islamic Art, the Design Doha Prize 2026 reaffirms a shared commitment to design excellence and global exchange, positioning Doha as a vital meeting point for creativity and collaboration.

Daftar

A living journal of design and ideas from the MENASA region. Daftar gathers essays, dialogues, and reflections that trace the region’s creative pulse—revealing how design shapes culture, memory, and everyday life. It is a space for thought, exchange, and the unfolding stories of contemporary design.

Welcome to Design Doha Biennial

What's On

Glenn Adamson

Fahad Al Obaidly

Noura Al Sayeh

Programs

Design Doha Prize

Daftar

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