RUSSIAN DESIGN FORUM

November 2025

Dubai, UAE

RUSSIAN DESIGN FORUM

November 2025

Dubai, UAE

An annual forum for interior designers, architects, builders and related suppliers.

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SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE

Cultural development

interior design in the Emirates

Exchange of views and experience

market leaders

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Improving the quality of service

interior designers and suppliers

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11

publications in the media

23

sponsors

18

speakers

1000

designers

What designers say about our forum

designer reviews

Video from the forum

WHY YOU SHOULD BECOME OUR SPEAKER

RUSSIAN DESIGN FORUM is not just a conference, but a community where your experience is valued

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SPEAKERS FROM PREVIOUS FORUMS

Karim Rashid

● one of the most unique voices in design today, with over 4,000 projects in industrial
design
● over 400 awards, including the American Prize for Design Lifetime Achievement, the Red
Dot Award, the Chicago Athenaeum Good Design Award, and the Pentaward
● projects in 47 countries around the world
● his clients include 3M, Alessi, Artemide, BoConcept, Citibank, Hugo Boss, Issey Miyake,
Kenzo, Method, NH, Radisson Hotels, Umbra, Veuve Clicquot, Vondom, and others.

 

Ksenia Mitrofanova

● Director
● Actress
● Educator
● Associate Professor at the St. Petersburg State Institute of Cinema and Television
● Founder of the N SCHOOL acting studio in Dubai with Master Dmitry Nagiyev and the
Wings of Oscar children's film center

Viktor Dembovsky

● Designer, historian of architecture and design
● Since 2009, he has been teaching at specialized universities and professional design
schools
● Lecturer and expert at professional development events for designers, such as Elle
Decoration Design Days, West Labs, Espocada Trend Week, etc.
● Creator of professional internships for designers at international design exhibitions, such
as Maison&Objet, IMM Cologne, iSaloni, etc.
● Member of the ADD Awards expert council
● Lecturer at the International School of Design and, since 2021, at the British Higher
School of Design

Andrea Sensoli

● Architect and interior designer
● Founder of SuperFutureDesign and ASZ architetti
● Works in the field of luxury commercial and residential properties, having completed over
600 projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
● collaborates with fashion brands such as Tiffany, Cartier, Dior, Gucci, Louboutin, Prada,
and Burberry, to name a few

Anisha Rai

● editor of Identity magazine
● over 15 years of experience in the media industry in journalism, public relations, and
communications.
● Close collaboration with leading architects and interior designers over the past 9 years.
● Winner of the Emirates Literary Foundation's Seddiki Scholarship for her debut novel
● Launched the region's first real estate podcast.
● Master's degree in media and communications

Diana Balashova

● Creator of stunning interiors
● Renowned Russian designer
● Regular participant in TV shows about renovation
● Darling of the design industry

Alexey Dorozhkin

● Editorial director of Interior+Design magazine
● Head of the I+D Design Initiatives Foundation
● Art historian who has collaborated with Sotheby's auction house
● Member of the Board of the Association of Interior Designers and Decorators of Russia
(ADDI) and the Association of Product Design Specialists (ASPD).
● For 12 years, Alexey headed one of the leading interior design publications, ELLE
DECORATION Russia.

Ekaterina Odintsova

● Founder and head of PR, event, and marketing agency PR TREND
● Blogger

Aiman Eskaraeva

● Licensed lawyer No. 1 in Dubai, with 23 years of experience as a lawyer, including 6
years in Dubai.
● Founder of the law firm Yeskarayeva & Partners Legal Consultancy and the Yeskarayeva
Experts Institute, a professional development institute in Dubai
● Author of the book Legal Guide to the UAE

Malika Nur

● Founder of BizInDubai, a consulting company specializing in relocation, business
start-ups, moving, and adaptation in Dubai.
● Former owner of premium beauty salons in Dubai and expert in the beauty industry.
● Has been working in sales and marketing since 1994.
● Since 1996, she has been involved in entrepreneurship.
● Since 2001, she has lived in Dubai.● Certified psychologist (since 2013).
● Advisory member of the Professional Psychotherapeutic League of the Russian
Federation.
● Accredited member of the professional psychologists' website b17.ru.
● Certified coach, mentor, and advisor to ambitious female experts and leaders
● Creator of the “Order in Life” system and author of training programs for ambitious female
experts: “Happy,” “Rich,” and “Order in Life”
● Expert in state and mindset configuration
● Business development advisor in the UAE at Sheikh Juma Al Maktoum Group

Igor Popov

● Works as a production manager. Has worked with stars such as Kirkorov F., Galich I.,
Buzova O., Glukoza, Shura
● Actively involved in modeling: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, photo shoots for
publications, and collaborations with designers
● Worked for L'Officiel Bulgaria, Flewid Book, and Conde Nast
● Featured in #ShowPackage as part of #MilanoFashionWeek on Models.com
● was presented to the Gucci creative team
● People's Stylist on Fashion Verdict on Channel One, collaborated with World Fashion
Channel
● appeared on Musical Intuition on TNT
● styled the New Dances project

Alexey Gorbachev

● Serial entrepreneur in real estate, IT, design, and events in Dubai
● Expert in affiliate marketing and resource search through communications and
connections
● Developer with over 5 years of experience
● Published in articles in Business ML, Fostylen, Cabinet boss, Yana Luxury Travel, etc.
● speaker at conferences (Millionaire Concept Network, Big Money, Mrs. Kazakhstan
Globe, Mrs. Poland International, Invest Forum)
● author and host of the podcast channel “RESOURCE = PEOPLE”

Ekaterina Patalina

● Entrepreneur and business consultant
● Founder of Cont de Arch | Offtech.me. Technological services for facilities and repairs

Amirkhanova Kamila

● Founder of the international architectural studio A-Z.people
● Architect and urban planner
● Portfolio includes more than 600 projects over 11 years of work

Levkovich Architects architectural bureau

●18 years of experience in Russia and 2 years in Dubai
● Specializes in private and public interiors and lighting design

Sergey Kodolov

● Founder of the international company KODOLOV design and construction
● 12 years in the construction business
● $5 million+ company turnover
● 150+ employees

Alena Gorskaya

● extraordinary designer, artist, blogger
● founder of the design bureau “AG Design studio” and co-owner of Kodolov KODOLOV
Design & Construction. Moscow-Dubai.
● Holder of a 10-year golden visa for talented individuals in the UAE
● 10 completed projects in Dubai, one of which was nominated for the 50 Best Interiors in
Dubai award
● Black belt in bright and unique

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feedback from our partners

Aledim
Aledim

We were very happy to participate in the Russian forum! We thank Olga and her entire team for this opportunity. The forum provided excellent prospects for our company’s development in the Emirates market. We have received new contacts of potential customers! We met our colleagues and shared our experience, which is especially valuable!

Thank you to all speakers! It was incredibly valuable and useful information! Well, the cherry on the cake was Karim Rashid on the list! It was an incredible emotion to see a design legend!

It was especially nice to share the evening on the yacht with Karim Rashid and all the guests and designers of the forum! We would love to take part in the following events from Olga!

RARARES
RARARES

RARARES Gallery’s participation in the Russian Design Forum was not only an important step in strengthening ties with the Russian design community, but also an excellent opportunity to exchange experience and learn about the latest trends in the world of design.

The forum has become a platform for meetings with leading industry professionals, exchanging ideas and discussing promising areas in design and art.
It was a great honor for us to present our gallery at such a significant event and meet new talents, as well as learn about the latest approaches to integrating art into various spheres of life.

We are confident that participation in the Russian Design Forum will open up new opportunities for future projects and collaborations.

We thank the organizers for a well-organized forum and the opportunity to be a part of this exciting event. We look forward to meeting you again and working with you in the future!

ARTESHOCK
ARTESHOCK

Recently, the Russian Design Forum was held in Dubai, and the ARTESHOCK textile decoration studio couldn’t miss it!

For us, such events are a real source of inspiration and knowledge! We always strive to offer our clients the most relevant and stylish solutions, and it is here, on the forum, that we found a lot of ideas and opportunities for this!

New acquaintances and collaborations with leading designers and architects in the Dubai market have become a real gift for us! We are sure that together we can create something unique and impressive!

Many thanks to the organizers, and in particular to Olga Melnikova, for this wonderful forum and for the opportunity to introduce designers, architects and decorators to our products.

Salon
Salon

Russian Design Forum is a truly unique and inspiring event with a capital letter, a meeting place for professionals of the highest level, a platform for exchanging experience in the field of design, architecture and interior art. The atmosphere was filled with energy and friendly competition. The organization is at the highest level: a well-thought-out program, a chic platform and an opportunity to communicate informally with leading experts from the UAE.

Separately, we would like to say a big thank you to Olga Melnikova for such a large-scale and high-quality format and congratulate her on a successful and bright start!

We look forward to seeing you again!

Art de Vivre
Art de Vivre

Let’s start, of course, with the first forum, which was something new in Dubai. This is a new and very promising movement. The organization was great, at the highest level. I know how responsibly you approached all questions, how carefully you studied each location. And thank you for inviting us as general sponsors.

The event itself went just fine. Everything was great. A lot of people, a lot of new people, interesting topics. Lots of new partners and acquaintances.

And in general, the atmosphere, of course, is very light, fun, all dressed up. Very cool. The location is simply unique. Everything is very convenient. And thank you so much for organizing.

As for the second forum, we no longer participated as partners, but were present at it. Amazing speakers with the most famous names. Accordingly, the second forum was held at an even higher level. A lot of new people, a lot of new partners every year. Better and better and better. Here and already at the very maximum, at the peak, we will wait for what will happen from this. Thank you so much for everything you do

Decoroom
Decoroom

As for the forum, I can say the following: for us (DecoRoom company), it was a great experience and an opportunity to meet and communicate with leading Russian-speaking designers, exchange experience, and better understand what excites and arouses interest among forum participants.

Our company participated in the forum for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised by the level of organization of this event! All the speeches and speakers were perfectly prepared, perfectly owned the audience, aroused genuine interest! There was an opportunity to get to know each other better and communicate with colleagues and potential partners and make useful acquaintances!

We-the DecoRoom team very professionally study the work of American designers on the development of subject design in creating a modern interior, always offering in our salon the most trending trends in modern fashion, we are engaged in training and popularizing the best American brands and designers. I think that it would be very useful to meet more actively during this year in order to make more effective use of mutual opportunities and knowledge.

ALTERNA
ALTERNA

Design forum! I participate in it for the second year in a row. The first one was like a trial balloon for us, “battle exploration”, we decided to participate the night before the opening, made conclusions and prepared better for the next forum.

This year, the Forum has made a quantum leap in its development, attracting not only qualitatively new participants, but also speakers of a completely different, higher level! The forum has become much more interesting as a source of knowledge, as the means of promoting participants and advertisers has grown!

Many thanks for Karim Rashid, we are waiting for new star lecturers.

Respect to Olga Melnikova!!

Keep it up !!!

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