Fashion Forward Dubai (FFWD) is the definitive fashion platform for Dubai and the Middle East, providing development, exposure and a progressive direction for the regional fashion industry. FFWD prepares to host the most diverse line-up of fashion brands to date at a bespoke location, hai d3 in Dubai Design District (d3). The latest installment of the bi-annual event will bring over 30 couture and ready-to-wear designers to runway shows and presentations, as well as 14 jewelry and accessories designers to a unique retail concept called The Showcase. FFWD will also host 8 d3 Fashion Talks across 4 days, where global industry experts and fashion academia will lead inspiring seminars and panel discussions.

Between the Shows and Talks, attendees can network at private social events, enjoy food and entertainment at The Fashion Village and end each day of FFWD by dancing the night away at the official after-parties.