Dubai Design District (d3)

Dubai's style set put their best foot forward at Dubai Design District – also known as d3. This urban development is dedicated to the fashion industry, as well as other types of professional design, house design studios, hotels, high-end apartments and a shopping promenade.

With more than half of all major international retailers having outlets in Dubai, and a third of all luxury spending in the Middle East occurring in the region, d3 attracts global fashion houses to set up headquarters alongside new businesses. The result? Local inspiration interacts with international influencers to reach new levels of design.

Another major draw of d3 for tourists and residents alike are the hip cafes popping up left and right. Try Mediterranean fare at The Lighthouse, or enjoy a modern spin on French cuisine at Molecule, where you can rub shoulders with those in the fashion know-how.