From a trio of mirrors depicting Dubai's arid landscape to a set of sand-cast chairs by female artisans in Sharjah, Dezeen's Natashah Hitti has picked seven designs from Downtown Editions 2019 that celebrate regional traits.
Held during Dubai Design Week, Downtown Editions took place for the second time this year as part of the city's Downtown Design fair, which has been held annually since 2013.
The event, which ran from 12 to 15 November, is dedicated to showcasing bespoke and limited-edition designs by both established and emerging designers and brands, with a focus on the Middle East.
As a former journalist and attendee of previous fairs, director Rue Kothari wanted to take a different, more curatorial approach to the event to create a trade fair that is "by the industry, for the industry". "Downtown Design represents a crucial link in the region's design ecosystem," said Kothari. "We are committed to creating an experience that nurtures both exhibitors and visitors."
"This will become an exciting alternative to traditional design fairs; showing what's innovative and relevant, while representing the spirit and dynamism of our smart, emerging economy," she added.
Read on for our pick of seven bespoke designs that spotlight elements of the scene:

Capital Collection by Fernando Mastrangelo
This trio of mirrors by New York-based designer Fernando Mastrangelo references the varying aspects of Dubai's landscape as a "tribute"...