Creative industries: Khadija Al Bastaki

Appointed to Dubai Design District’s (d3) leadership team in 2019, Khadija Al Bastaki is leading Dubai’s consolidation of key fashion industry events to establish Dubai as a global design hub. She officially endorsed Arab Fashion Week and approved its rebranding as Dubai Fashion Week.

With a passion for art, design, and culture, her business expertise is solidifying d3’s vision and future growth strategies. Bringing extensive knowledge and expertise to her current position, she encompasses over 15 years of key management experience at Economic Zones World, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Tecom Group, and DP World.

As an advocate for budding talent, Al Bastaki closely collaborates with In5 Design, Tecom Group’s startup incubator, and d3’s Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation. Steered by her leadership to launch a new campus in d3, in November 2023, partnerships were established with the L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewellery Arts, Milano Durini Design Association, and the Associazione Italiana Professionisti Interior Design.