• The competition is open to Emirati emerging artists aged between 18 and 35 years old.
• Applicants can enter the competition to as many themes as they choose (minimum 1).
• Participants must have a strong interest in fashion design and must be able to demonstrate their skills and creativity through their submission.

• A jury comprised of ADMAF, DG and key individuals from the creative and cultural industries will assess the applications and select the 3 finalists, among whom one winner will be chosen.
• Entries will be evaluated based on their originality, craftsmanship, ingenuity, and craftsmanship. In all aspects of the competition, the jury’s decision is final and binding.

• Application Form: To be completed online.
• Mood Board and Technical Design: The sketch must be submitted in JPEG or PDF format, with a maximum file size of 5MB. The sketch must be an original design and cannot have been previously published or exhibited.
• Release Form: Download, complete and upload to the application form.

By entering this competition, entrants indicate and confirm their agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.

• The entries are only accepted from UAE Nationals as individuals, not as groups.
• The competition is free to enter.
• Only completed entries will be accepted.
• Competition entrants will not receive payment for their entries.
• The limited fashion capsules shall be realised in the quantity established by DG and could be sold by DG and/or company belonging to Dolce&Gabbana Group in the point of sales directly managed by the latter in UAE, Milan, Paris and London for the time established by DG. The related company belonging to Dolce&Gabbana Group will give each finalist 10% of NET Sales at retail value coming from the selling of the Fashion DG Product. “Net Sales” means points of sale previously indicated sales billed by the company belonging to Dolce&Gabbana Group directly to the customers of the relative point of sales, at retail value, less VAT (if applicable), returns and discounts. DG will define at its own discretion the type, quantity, selling, price, production time, sales time, and the number of points of sales directly managed by DG and/or a company belonging to Dolce&Gabbana Group through which DG and/or a company belonging to Dolce&Gabbana Group could sell the fashion limited capsules in UAE, Milan, Paris and London.
• Participants grant Dolce&Gabbana and ADMAF the right to use their name, likeness, and submitted materials for promotional and marketing purposes related to the competition.
• In entering the Award, applicant warrants that their entry is completely original under his/her own creation, all content therein is accurate and lawful, and does not contain material that is harmful, libelous or defamatory to, or material that may infringe the right of, any person or entity in any nature. The applicant will be obliged to indemnify for any damage the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) may suffer as a result of any inconsistency to the foregoing.
• The winner agrees to appear in all photographs and films associated with the award and will be requested to sign a waiver accordingly.
• The winner agrees to exhibit their work during any activity taking place in Abu Dhabi Festival 2026 or any other activity organized by ADMAF or Dolce&Gabbana during 2025/2026.
• The winner agrees to be present at the award ceremony that will take place during the Abu Dhabi Festival 2026.
• The winner agrees to join the ADMAF Alumni and contribute to the promotion of future editions of the award.
• The applicant’s contact details will be added to the ADMAF database to receive future updates from the Foundation.
• The award will take place in the UAE territory. The applicable law is that in force in the UAE. The Release is subject to the Italian law.
• The applicant warrants that their entry is entirely original, has not been previously submitted to any other competition, published, or sold. Entries that do not meet this requirement will be disqualified.
• The winner agrees to participate in the internship provided as part of the award. Failure to accept or attend the internship will result in disqualification and forfeiture of the award.
• By entering, the applicant consents to Dolce&Gabbana and ADMAF using their personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws for the purposes of administering the competition and promoting future events.
• The applicant agrees to release Dolce&Gabbana, ADMAF, or any associated entities for any liability and keep them indemnified without exception for any loss, damage or injury associated with his/her participation in this competition.
• Disqualification: Participants who do not comply with the competition rules and regulations will be disqualified from the competition.