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About DDA

A Foundation for Future Designers.

Moulding passionate designers into professional jewellery makers

Jewellery Is Never Just a Product

It carries meaning, identity, and value. And behind every piece is a designer who understands both craft and precision.

Dubai Design Academy was built to create and empower such designers.

As an initiative by DMCC, we bring together design, technology, and industry insights to help you develop real capability in jewellery design. Whether you are starting out, refining your skills, or building a business, our programmes are designed to support you at every stage.

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Our Vision

Dubai Design Academy is devoted to establishing Dubai’s position as the world’s leading centre for innovation in jewellery.

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Our Mission

Dubai Design Academy is committed to creating future jewellery designers, makers and entrepreneurs that will lead the industry. The academy aims to achieve this by setting a higher standard of excellence in research, training, and development, as well as utilising its partnerships, access to industry leaders, institutions and technologies to empower the industry leaders of tomorrow.

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Powered by Industry

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Backed by DMCC

Dubai Design Academy is an initiative of DMCC, the world’s leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai. As a result, students gain access to a powerful network of over 1,200 jewellery industry experts from across the globe.

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Membership Benefits

Get access to our studios and equipment (with proper training), to practice your work in a structured environment, and continue building your skills beyond the classroom.

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Location Advantage

Located at the heart of Dubai’s gold and diamond industries, the academy sits within a global hub of trade, innovation, and craftsmanship, placing students at the intersection of design and industry.