Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) returns from October 22 to 26, bringing five days of runway shows, emerging designers and international fashion talent to Dubai Design District. The Spring/Summer 2027 edition features designers from the region and beyond, with collections spanning contemporary fashion, couture and experimental design.
Indian designer Tarun Tahiliani, French designer Victor Weinsanto and Greek designer Nafsika Skourti are among the names featured in the programme. The schedule also includes established regional labels, emerging creatives and industry-focused discussions.
For visitors planning to attend, the daily calendar offers a useful guide to the shows, timings and special events taking place throughout the week.
October 22: Opening-day shows
Dubai Fashion Week begins on October 22 with a series of runway presentations introducing the season’s collections.
Yousef Aljasmi is scheduled to present at 5.30pm, followed by Sara Pedram at 6.30pm. Pallavi Puri takes the runway at 8pm, while Krésha Bajaj, in collaboration with Alok Lodha Jewels, closes the day’s schedule at 9pm.
The opening programme sets the tone for a week focused on design, craftsmanship and fresh interpretations of contemporary fashion.
October 23: International and regional designers
The second day features a varied programme of established and emerging talent.
NIF Global x London School of Trends opens the schedule at 4pm, followed by KEL’ at 6pm. L’Scarlett is scheduled for 7pm, with GNL Couture presenting at 8pm.
Greek designer Nafsika Skourti is listed for 8.30pm. Her presentation is marked as invite-only, so access may be restricted to invited guests.
The day brings together different creative perspectives, highlighting the range of designers participating in this season’s edition.
October 24: Runway shows and retail experiences
The October 24 programme begins with Laura Aparicio at 6pm, followed by Adriana Capasso at 6.30pm. ODA is scheduled for 7pm, with Monica Schuster presenting at 7.30pm.
FADTALENTS is listed for 9.30pm as an invite-only event.
Beyond the runway, visitors can also explore a fashion retail experience at Harvey Nichols in Mall of the Emirates. The pop-up is scheduled to run until October 31, extending the week’s fashion activity beyond Dubai Design District.
October 25: Weinsanto joins the line-up
The fourth day opens with the Picasso Institute of Arts & Design at 4pm. Lili Blanc follows at 6pm, with Onori scheduled for 7pm and Shoma at 8pm.
Kuni presents at 9pm, followed by French designer Weinsanto at 9.30pm.
Weinsanto’s appearance is among the notable highlights of the programme, bringing an international perspective to a schedule that also showcases regional labels and emerging design talent.
October 26: Tarun Tahiliani closes the week
The final day combines industry discussion with evening runway presentations.
An industry panel is scheduled for 11am, offering a space for fashion professionals to discuss developments and ideas shaping the sector.
The evening programme begins with Christopher Italy at 6pm, followed by Josephine at 7pm. Indian designer Tarun Tahiliani is scheduled to present at 9.30pm in an invite-only show.
His appearance brings the five-day programme to a close, placing a prominent name from Indian fashion among the final presentations of the Spring/Summer 2027 edition.
How to plan your visit
Dubai Fashion Week takes place at Dubai Design District from October 22 to 26. Visitors should check the official calendar for the latest schedule, event access requirements and any updates before making plans.
Not every presentation is necessarily open to the general public. Shows marked as invite only may have restricted access, so visitors should confirm entry arrangements before attending.
With regional labels, international designers, emerging talent and industry discussions across five days, Dubai Fashion Week offers a broad look at the collections and creative voices shaping the upcoming Spring/Summer 2027 season.