Bespoke Sneaker Fair Dubai is bringing a free three-day custom footwear event to Design Dome at City Walk from July 24 to 26. The event focuses on hand-painted sneakers, personal style and wearable art.
For Dubai residents, the appeal is simple: you can browse ready-to-wear custom designs or bring your own pair for a personalised upgrade. It is a low-pressure event for fashion fans, sneaker collectors and anyone who likes creative weekend plans.
Dates, Timings And Entry
The fair opens on Friday, July 24 from 7pm to 10pm. It continues on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 from 11am to 8pm.
Entry is free. The venue is Design Dome Dubai at City Walk, which makes it easy to pair the visit with coffee, dinner or a wider City Walk evening.
What Visitors Can Do
Visitors can explore a curated collection of bespoke sneakers by UAE-based designer Diviya Tilani. They can also bring an existing pair to be customised, with customisation prices starting from AED200.
Some designs may be completed on the spot, depending on how detailed they are. More elaborate work may need collection within five days, so do not bring a pair you urgently need the next morning.
If you are bringing your own sneakers, choose a pair with a clean surface and enough space for artwork. White or neutral shoes usually give artists more room to work, while heavily textured pairs can limit fine details.
Ready-To-Wear Prices
Ready-to-wear designs available in store are priced from AED650 to AED1,350. The range reflects the level of hand-painting, embellishment and detail involved.
That makes the fair more than a simple shopping pop-up. It sits somewhere between fashion, craft and personal commission, with each pair treated as a canvas.
The Design Angle
Diviya Tilani is a Dubai-based artist, designer, resident artist and co-founder of Design Dome. Her work draws on painting, historical costume construction, texture and narrative.
Visitors can expect designs with UAE-inspired motifs, bold colour, playful embellishments and Central Asian touches. Some pieces include camel silhouettes against sunset backdrops, lace details, sequins, threads and rope.
Why Sneakers Work In Dubai
Sneakers have moved far beyond gym wear. In Dubai, they are part of brunch outfits, office looks, travel wardrobes, event styling and relaxed evening plans.
That makes customisation feel natural here. People want pieces that look personal but still work with everyday fashion, especially in a city where style often mixes comfort and statement details.
Who Should Go?
Go if you like sneakers, fashion, illustration, craft or locally rooted design. The free entry also makes it an easy stop for families or friends who want a creative City Walk plan without committing to a full workshop.
Dubai Bliss readers can browse more event ideas in our Dubai events section. For venue and design updates, check Design Dome.
If you plan to customise a pair, bring clean sneakers and think about your brief before arriving. Colours, initials, Dubai motifs, travel memories or brand-free patterns can all help the artist understand the direction faster.
The fair could also suit shoppers who want a gift that feels personal. A custom pair can mark a birthday, graduation, trip or team moment without becoming another generic mall purchase.
The fair’s strongest point is accessibility. You can attend for free, browse ideas and decide whether a custom pair is worth the spend after seeing the work in person.
Because the event runs across three days, Friday evening is likely to feel more social, while Saturday or Sunday daytime may be better for browsing slowly and asking questions about commissions.
FAQs
When is Bespoke Sneaker Fair Dubai?
The event runs from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26. Friday hours are 7pm to 10pm, while Saturday and Sunday run from 11am to 8pm.
Where is the sneaker fair in Dubai?
It takes place at Design Dome Dubai in City Walk. Entry is free for visitors.
How much does sneaker customisation cost?
Customisation starts from AED200. Ready-to-wear custom sneakers at the venue are priced from AED650 to AED1,350.