Architects, designers, and suppliers swapped blueprints for sweatbands at Design Duels Season 3
Design Duels, UAE’s largest multi-sport event dedicated to the design and home improvement industries, concluded its season 3 at Danube Sports World, uniting the design community for a full day of competition, networking, and celebration.
This year’s edition saw Motif Interiors crowned as the Champion of Design Duels Season 3, with Oryx securing the 1st Runner-Up position and Jotun taking home the 2nd Runner-Up title. Their outstanding teamwork and sportsmanship stood out among over 100 competing companies across multiple sports disciplines.
Hosted by Casa Milano and supported by the Dubai Sports Council, the event drew more than 2,000 participants, bringing together professionals from design, architecture, and contracting sectors under one roof. Participants competed across a range of sports, including football, basketball, badminton, volleyball, and table tennis, alongside two new additions this season – Pickleball and Carrom; that added an inclusive and entertaining twist to the tournament.
Reflecting on the success of the event, Azhar Sajan, Director of Casa Milano and Danube Hospitality, said, “Season 3 was our most energetic and engaging edition yet. It’s incredible to see how far Design Duels has come from a small industry tournament to a major annual gathering that celebrates teamwork, friendship, and community spirit. Watching competitors from rival companies cheer each other on was truly special.”
The event was supported by multiple partners like Jotun (Platinum Sponsor) Oryx Doors and Windows (Gold Sponsor), Danube Sports World (Venue Partner), and Intelier (Events & Media Partner), it once again proved why it’s one of the most anticipated community events in the industry calendar.
This edition also marked the debut of the Design Duels Brand Ambassadors who are influential figures from the design community and have long supported the event and embody its collaborative spirit; including Firas Alsahin (4SPACE Design), Olena Vasylieva (XBD Collective), Rakan Jandali (KCA International), Esther Echeverria (L&C Recruitment), Indu Govindan (Jea/Abra), Ahmed Sultan (Finasi), Siddharth Peters (Love That Design), Helia Rad (Helia Rad Design), Christian Merieau (MMAC Design Associates), Richard Fitzgerald (Lovin Dubai), Leali Ezzat (Ele Interior) and Mihir Sanganee (Designsmith).
As the day concluded with an awards ceremony recognizing the winners across various sports categories and celebrating outstanding team spirit, Casa Milano reaffirmed its vision for the future of the event.
Design Duels has grown into a platform that goes far beyond sports. It’s about unity, energy, and giving back to a community that thrives on collaboration.
