Mark Your Calendar: Dubai Watch Week 2023 Dates Announced
Dubai Watch Week, founded in 2015 by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, returns for its highly anticipated 6th edition, scheduled to take place on November 16-20, 2023. Under the esteemed patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the watch fair will take place at The Gate, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Over the years, Dubai Watch Week has solidified its position as more than just an event; it is a movement that celebrates the creative confluence of the luxury watch industry. It brings together and celebrates the people, the community, the traditions, and the innovations that shape the world of horology. By creating satellite events and hosting its biennial hero event in Dubai, this exceptional gathering supports initiatives with similar values, bridging communities and creating unique opportunities for networking and creative exchange.
In 2021, Dubai Watch Week welcomed over 16,000 guests, and this year promises to surpass expectations. 55 leading watch brands have confirmed participation, including Rolex, Audemars Piguet, TUDOR, Hublot, Chopard, Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux, Van Cleef & Arpels, Chanel, and WatchBox, marking the event’s highest level of participation to date.
Spanning a vast area of over 100,000 square feet, visitors to Dubai Watch Week 2023 will be treated to highly immersive experiences — each brand will showcase its offerings in standalone spaces, allowing attendees to delve deep into the fascinating world of horology.
Open to the public on all days, Dubai Watch Week 2023 promises to thrill attendees with diverse exhibits and special experiences such as the Horology Forum, Creative Hubs, and Masterclasses. Discussions and insights into the latest trends and developments in the industry will be on offer too. Visitors can expect a complete feast for the senses, with new F&B concepts on-site, a range of entertainment options, craftsmanship displays, technology-driven activations, and the showcase of unique MB&F M.A.D Gallery pieces in the Brands Exhibition.
A grand celebration of luxury, innovation and the art of timekeeping, Dubai Watch Week 2023 is bound to excite watch enthusiasts from all over the world.
Participating brands include Akrivia, Armin Strom, Arnold & Son, ArtyA, Bell & Ross, Biver, Bovet, Breitling, Bremont, Christophe Claret, Chronoswiss, Czapek, De Bethune, Dior, DOXA, F.P. Journe, Ferdinand Berthoud, Frederique Constant, GENUS, Grand Seiko, Greubel Forsey, H. Moser & Cie., HYT, ID Genève, Jacob & Co., Konstantin Chaykin, La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, Laurent Ferrier, Louis Erard, Ludovic Ballouard, MB&F, MING, Moritz Grossmann, Norqain, Oris, Rebellion Timepieces, Remy Cools, RESERVOIR, Ressence, Schwarz Etienne, Speake-Marin, TAG Heuer, Trilobe Watches, URWERK, Vanguart, and Vyntage.
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