Alserkal and Design Miami have announced a multi-year partnership that will bring Design Miami to the Middle East, starting with Dubai in early 2027.
The collaboration will launch a platform for collectible design, featuring a flagship event and year-round programming. The partnership plans to expand beyond Dubai into the wider Middle East.
The initiative marks Alserkal’s continuation of cultural programmes in the region. Design Miami brings two decades of experience in convening galleries, collectors and practitioners in the collectible design sector.
Design Miami announces Dubai expansion with Alserkal for 2027 launch
“Alserkal’s partnership with the Design Miami brand is of global significance: by triangulating Dubai with Design Miami’s platforms in Miami and Paris, we have created a powerful network driven by our shared values. From today onwards, we are united in a single, forward-looking design vision,” Abdelmonem Bin Eisa Alserkal, founder of Alserkal said in a statement.
“Partnering with Design Miami to launch this Middle Eastern debut is a natural trajectory not only for us as institutions, but for the cultural landscape we are part of. Alserkal has been instrumental in developing MENA’s arts ecosystem and its publics over the past 15 years, and we see design as the next chapter in that growth. Our layered approach allows us to challenge the conventional through the diversity of forums and narratives we co-present. This collaboration brings together two entities who have built their reputation and credibility globally to create and shape Design Miami in Dubai in the context of our city and region,” Vilma Jurkute, Executive Director of Alserkal added.
The platform will feature year-round activities, including learning opportunities and community dialogue. The partnership commits to showcasing collectible design from the region and creating opportunities on the international stage.
Alserkal began with the transformation of a former industrial site in 2007. The organisation has developed one of the region’s cultural districts, establishing a base for artists, designers, entrepreneurs and cultural practitioners.
Design Miami was founded in 2005. The organisation hosts its flagship fair in Miami Beach each December, with additional events including a Paris fair each October and Design Miami.In Situ for regional experiences.
“Alserkal has played a crucial role in building and shaping an international creative district in Dubai. Through this partnership, we see a great opportunity to exemplify our shared values and belief that design is a global language. Together, we can create a meaningful platform that celebrates both the region’s cultural heritage while highlighting its spirit of innovation—a platform to connect the global networks of collectors and designers we have built over the years,” Jen Roberts, CEO of Design Miami explained.
“This partnership marks a key moment for both our brands, combining Design Miami’s two decades of expertise in shaping the collectible design market, with Alserkal’s pivotal role in shaping the cultural landscape of Dubai. Together, we will bring a distinct new design offering to the region,” Jesse Lee, Chairman of Design Miami added.
The collaboration will launch in early 2027. Further details will be announced over the coming weeks and months.
