Held under the patronage of Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, Dubai Watch Week returns for its seventh edition from 19 – 23 November at Dubai Mall, Burj Park.
Dubai Watch Week, Dubai’s foremost horological event, will return with its largest edition yet in November, showcasing over 90 renowned brands at a new venue.
This edition marks the 10th anniversary of Dubai Watch Week since its establishment in 2015, underscoring a decade of organic growth and rising influence within the horology world.
Expanding to its largest footprint yet, the 200,000sq ft venue will host more than 90 brands, a 48 per cent increase from 2023, reflecting the event’s growing appeal amongst industry leaders and partners alike.
The objective for Dubai Watch Week remains clear: to deliver a compelling experience that speaks to diverse audiences while offering a platform for industry milestones, global launches and meaningful dialogue. Alongside showcases from leading brands, this year’s edition will feature curated sessions and networking opportunities designed to foster exchange between watchmakers, collectors and enthusiasts, said organisers.
A new space at the heart of the event, the House of Horology sets the stage with over 12 sessions featuring candid conversations with leaders, creatives and cultural voices. The programming will commence with an opening keynote session with Mr. Jean-Frédéric Dufour, CEO of Rolex, joined by Mr. Abdul Hamied Seddiqi, Chairman of Seddiqi Holding, titled ‘The Time to Act is Now – a note to the watch industry’.
A pivotal and unprecedented moment in the Dubai Watch Week offering, the session aims to celebrate horology and the industry as we unite for a moment in time.
“With each edition, Dubai Watch Week grows not just in scale but in purpose,” says Hind Seddiqi, CEO of Dubai Watch Week. “Our goal has always been to create a platform that bridges heritage and innovation, connects voices across the industry and inspires audiences to engage with watchmaking as both craft and culture. We are honoured to have partners and brands utilise the Dubai Watch Week platform as a launchpad for major milestones and announcements, catering to the ever-evolving passion of the audience in our region and underscoring Dubai’s vision to be a leading hub for luxury, culture, heritage and the arts, bringing together the greatest minds to collaborate, innovate and pioneer across industries.”
