Russian Design Forum 3 Concludes with Resounding Success in Dubai; Anticipation Builds for Forum 4 During Dubai Design Week

Dubai, UAE – April 20, 2025: The third edition of the Russian Design Forum successfully took place on April 19, 2025, in the elegant ballroom of The St. Regis The Palm hotel, Dubai. The event brought together the region’s top interior designers, architects, and industry suppliers, reinforcing Dubai’s role as a rising hub for creative dialogue and international collaboration in design.

Organized by Olga Melnikova, founder of Dubai-based interior design studio OL interior and creator of the DUBAIDESINT community for Russian-speaking interior designers, the forum offered a dynamic platform for professional exchange and design trend discussions.

This year’s forum focused on current trends in interior design, the development of the design industry within the UAE, and opportunities for cross-border partnerships. Attendees benefited from insightful sessions led by renowned speakers, including Andrea Sensoli, Viktor Dembovsky, and Ksenia Mitrofanova—each bringing a unique perspective and expertise from the world of interior design.

The event was supported by a strong network of partners, including OBEGI Home, FINEX, IDEAL1ST, LiteKitchens & PanPanelli, Defure Furniture, ProViCon, Mountain Accounting and Bookkeeping LLC, Al Paintura company, OK Galleries, Ommo Space, World Bazaar Luxury Outdoor Furniture, and COMFICASA Sustainable Home | FEYDOM UAE. Media coverage was provided by World Arabia and Time’s Person magazines as official information partners.

Looking Ahead: Russian Design Forum 4 to Join Dubai Design Week

Building on the momentum of its successful third edition, the Russian Design Forum 4 is set to take place on November 8, 2025, in conjunction with Dubai Design Week—one of the region’s most anticipated creative festivals.

The upcoming event will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dubai Business Bay, welcoming leading design suppliers and high-profile speakers from the international interior design community. Forum 4 promises to expand on its mission of fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence in design.

For more information, partnership inquiries, or press access, please contact the organizers directly.

Stay tuned as UAE Times continues to follow the growth of this influential design platform within the UAE and beyond.