DXBDW ABWAB Open Call 2025

Submission Form

Abwab translates to ‘doors’ in Arabic, and is a headline feature, uniquely experienced at Dubai Design Week, that is dedicated to commissioning work from across West, South and East Asia, as well as the African continent.

Serving as a platform to highlight creative talent and stimulate cultural exchange, Abwab is thematically remodeled each year to reflect and respond to timely global and regional contexts.

Submission deadline: 20 July 2025

For further information, please contact: submissions@dubaidesignweek.ae

Collective/Studio Name

If relevant

Contact Name*

First NameLast Name

Job Title *

Please confirm your role/profession title

E-mail*

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Nationality *

Country of Residence*

Professional Biography *

300 Words

Social Media / Website / Portfolio URL

Proposal Name*

Design Concept Statement *

300 - 500 words

Please include dimensions of your proposal*

Height, width and weight load (if above 300kg).

Please specify the materials you intend to use*

Please let us know the approximate cost to produce, ship and install your proposal *

We encourage that you seek quotes from contractors to accurately answer this question.

Please provide additional information about your space requirements*

Please include details such as power requirements in amps and phase.

What is the timeline for the project?*

This should include production timelines, shipment, installation and other relevant milestones.

Please upload proposal image references & renders *

Min. 5 high res digital files of proposed concept – physical models, renderings, sketches and visual representation are encouraged.

Please upload references of previous works and CV*

Please include any other additional notes or relevant information