Editions, a new addition to Dubai Design Week, is the region’s first fair focusing on artworks made on a limited scale, usually numbered and signed by the artist.
The fair will be a highlight of this year’s Dubai Design Week. It will run alongside Downtown Design at d3 from November 6 to 9. The event is established by the Art Dubai Group in partnership with d3.
Khadija Al Bastaki, senior vice president of d3, said the fair aims to attract collectors who are "different stages of their journey," providing a space where they "can invest in meaningful, quality works".
Mette Degn-Christensen, director of Downtown Design, echoed the sentiment, saying Editions caters to the growing demand for quality design through its curated selection. “Our aim with this new fair is to provide visitors with a broader experience of discovery and opportunity to buy or commission works of independent designers from around the world, both established and undiscovered, that they would otherwise not have access to in this region.”
Scores of galleries, design studios and collectives will have displays across a variety of sections. More than 50 per cent of the exhibitors are from Dubai. The strong local presence, Pablo del Val, artistic director of Art Dubai, says will ensure the fair tells “the story of the city’s evolving culture, building a community-focused platform with diverse entry points and making space for emerging talents to create new connections.”
The fair will offer contemporary design, photography, prints, ceramics and works on paper. The collections aim to engage seasoned collectors and newcomers alike.
“We envision Editions to be an inviting space where cultural enthusiasts can explore, connect, and discover pieces that resonate with them,” added del Val.
The contemporary design works will include a range of functional and decorative objects with a focus on aesthetics, form and craftsmanship. These include custom furniture, conceptual lighting, stainless steel pieces, as well as sculptural works.
Emirati designer Aljoud Lootah will present a new body of work to commemorate the 10th anniversary of her studio. Iran's Blooker Gallery will exhibit a collection of objects by Nian Architects Studio that reinterprets industrial components as furniture pieces. Sharjah's 1971-Design Space will show Infinite Majlis: A Mobius Strip, a sculptural work that is inspired by the local custom of gathering around a fire pit. Galerie Alain Ellouz will present its alabaster lighting works, whereas Kameh, a Dubai brand, will unveil chairs that blend artisanal wood-burning techniques with a vision of what a forest would look like in the desert.
The ceramic works promise to be as cutting-edge. Sanatorium, a Turkish artist initiative, will present clay works from Cagla Koseogullari’s Road Series, which pushes the boundaries of the material in its exploration of corporeal memories. Dubai’s Hestia Gallery will show French artist Elsa Foulon’s ceramic light designs, which are inspired by the flicker and fold of fire. French designer Roxane Lahidji will present lavish objects crafted from ecological materials. Similarly, Italian artist Clotilde Ancarani will also present contemporary designs that fuse organic material. Waddington Custot, the Dubai art gallery, will exhibit a ceramic tile piece made by Lebanese-American artist and writer Etel Adnan.
Works on paper will also have a spotlight. They will cover a range of techniques and styles, from collage, coloured pen, watercolour, egg tempera on map paper, woodcut, cyanotype and charcoal on paper. Moroccan artist Mohammed Kacimi, known for his figurative works, is being represented by Comptoir Des Mines Galerie.
Dubai’s Rarares Gallery will be presenting works by Turkish artist Yuksel Dal. Iranian artist Armin Najib’s collages will be exhibited by the Aisha Alabbar Gallery, whereas Emirati artist Abdulrahim Salim will be presenting charcoal works that depict the history and culture of the UAE.
Meem Gallery will offer screen prints by famous Iraqi artist Dia Azzawi. UK artist Nat Bowen will also be presenting prints that take several stylistic and technical cues from her famous bold resin paintings.
Finally, the photography offerings will showcase the craft’s narrative and artistic breadth. The works exhibited include Hussain AlMoosawi’s Facade to Facade series, which is dedicated to the architectural heritage of the UAE; Rehaf Batniji’s portraits of fishermen in Gaza; Nadia Bseiso’s depictions of how land has been reshaped in modern Jordan.
A number of talks will be also presented at Downtown Design’s The Forum as part of Editions. The panels will focus on the importance of limited-edition works, as well as trends in the art market.
Editions is on from November 6 to 9; tickets are Dh50 for a single entry and Dh80 for a three-day pass. Tickets also come with admission to Downtown Design
Community Shield info
Where, when and at what time Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday at 5pm (UAE time)
Arsenal line up (3-4-2-1) Petr Cech; Rob Holding, Per Mertesacker, Nacho Monreal; Hector Bellerin, Mohamed Elneny, Granit Xhaka, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain; Alex Iwobi, Danny Welbeck; Alexandre Lacazette
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger
Chelsea line up (3-4-2-1) Thibaut Courtois; Cesar Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Gary Cahill; Victor Moses, Cesc Fabregas, N'Golo Kante, Marcos Alonso; Willian, Pedro; Michy Batshuayi
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte
Referee Bobby Madley
Family reunited
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was born and raised in Tehran and studied English literature before working as a translator in the relief effort for the Japanese International Co-operation Agency in 2003.
She moved to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies before moving to the World Health Organisation as a communications officer.
She came to the UK in 2007 after securing a scholarship at London Metropolitan University to study a master's in communication management and met her future husband through mutual friends a month later.
The couple were married in August 2009 in Winchester and their daughter was born in June 2014.
She was held in her native country a year later.
Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026
1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years
If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.
2. E-invoicing in the UAE
Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption.
3. More tax audits
Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks.
4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime
Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.
5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit
There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.
6. Further transfer pricing enforcement
Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes.
7. Limited time periods for audits
Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion.
8. Pillar 2 implementation
Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.
9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services
Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations.
10. Substance and CbC reporting focus
Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity.
Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer
The specs
Engine: 2.0-litre turbo 4-cyl
Transmission: eight-speed auto
Power: 190bhp
Torque: 300Nm
Price: Dh169,900
On sale: now
Key products and UAE prices
iPhone XS
With a 5.8-inch screen, it will be an advance version of the iPhone X. It will be dual sim and comes with better battery life, a faster processor and better camera. A new gold colour will be available.
Price: Dh4,229
iPhone XS Max
It is expected to be a grander version of the iPhone X with a 6.5-inch screen; an inch bigger than the screen of the iPhone 8 Plus.
Price: Dh4,649
iPhone XR
A low-cost version of the iPhone X with a 6.1-inch screen, it is expected to attract mass attention. According to industry experts, it is likely to have aluminium edges instead of stainless steel.
Price: Dh3,179
Apple Watch Series 4
More comprehensive health device with edge-to-edge displays that are more than 30 per cent bigger than displays on current models.
MATCH INFO
Who: UAE v USA
What: first T20 international
When: Friday, 2pm
Where: ICC Academy in Dubai
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
UAE%20Warriors%20fight%20card
%3Cp%3EMain%20Event%0D%3A%20Catchweight%20165lb%0D%3Cbr%3EMartun%20Mezhulmyan%20(ARM)%20v%20Acoidan%20Duque%20(ESP)%0D%3Cbr%3ECo-Main%20Event%0D%3A%20Bantamweight%0D%3Cbr%3EFelipe%20Pereira%20(BRA)%20v%20Azamat%20Kerefov%20(RUS)%0D%3Cbr%3EMiddleweight%0D%3Cbr%3EMohamad%20Osseili%20(LEB)%20v%20Amir%20Fazli%20(IRN)%0D%3Cbr%3ECatchweight%20161%20lb%0D%3Cbr%3EZhu%20Rong%20(CHI)%20vs.%20Felipe%20Maia%20(BRA)%0D%3Cbr%3ECatchweight%20176%20lb%0D%3Cbr%3EHandesson%20Ferreira%20(BRA)%20vs.%20Ion%20Surdu%20(MDA)%0D%3Cbr%3ECatchweight%20168%20lb%0D%3Cbr%3EArtur%20Zaynukov%20(RUS)%20v%20Sargis%20Vardanyan%20(ARM)%0D%3Cbr%3EFeatherweight%0D%3Cbr%3EIlkhom%20Nazimov%20(UZB)%20v%20Khazar%20Rustamov%20(AZE)%0D%3Cbr%3EBantamweight%0D%3Cbr%3EJalal%20Al%20Daaja%20(JOR)%20v%20Mark%20Alcoba%20(PHI)%0D%3Cbr%3ELightweight%0D%3Cbr%3EJakhongir%20Jumaev%20(UZB)%20v%20Dylan%20Salvador%20(FRA)%0D%3Cbr%3ECatchweight%20143%20lb%0D%3Cbr%3EHikaru%20Yoshino%20(JPN)%20v%20Djamal%20Rustem%20(TUR)%0D%3Cbr%3EFeatherweight%0D%3Cbr%3EJavohir%20Imamov%20(UZB)%20v%20Ulan%20Tamgabaev%20(KAZ)%0D%3Cbr%3ECatchweight%20120%20lb%0D%3Cbr%3ELarissa%20Carvalho%20(BRA)%20v%20Elin%20Oberg%20(SWE)%0D%3Cbr%3ELightweight%0D%3Cbr%3EHussein%20Salem%20(IRQ)%20v%20Arlan%20Faurillo%20(PHI)%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
