{"id":44594,"date":"2021-11-21T17:33:06","date_gmt":"2021-11-21T13:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=44594"},"modified":"2021-11-21T17:33:06","modified_gmt":"2021-11-21T13:33:06","slug":"dubai-watch-week-returns-in-2021-as-a-ppivotal-platform-of-the-horology-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/dubai-watch-week-returns-in-2021-as-a-ppivotal-platform-of-the-horology-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Watch Week Returns In 2021 As A pPivotal Platform Of The Horology Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), Dubai Watch Week will see the global watch industry reunite for the fifth edition of the event from 24th<\/sup> to 28th<\/sup>November 2021.<\/p>\n

Founded by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons in 2015, the largest and most prominent non-commercial watch event in the Middle East has confirmed the presence of over45 leading watch brands \u2014the highest number of participating exhibitors to date. Visitors will enjoy free access to the event and will be able to immerse themselves and interact with the most notable and iconic watch brands in the industry including Rolex, Audemars Piguet, TUDOR, Hublot and Chopard all of whom will have standalone and interactive spaces on site.<\/p>\n

Participating brands also include Akrivia, Armin Strom, Beauregard, Bell & Ross, Bovet 1822, Breitling, BVLGARI, Christophe Claret, Chronoswiss, Corum, Czapek, De Bethune, F.P. Journe, Ferdinand Berthoud, Frederique Constant, GENUS Watches, Girard-Perregaux, GoS, Greubel Forsey, H.Moser & Cie, Jacob & Co, Konstantin Chaykin, Laurent Ferrier, Louis Erard, Louis Moinet, Ludovic Ballouard, MB&F, MeisterSinger, Mont Blanc, Montres KF, Moritz Grossmann, Norqain, Oris, PURNELL, REBELLION Timepieces, RESERVOIR-watch, Ressence, Schwarz Etienne, Singer Reimagined, TAG Heuer, Trilobe, Ulysse Nardin and Urwerk. WatchBox, the leading destination for pre-owned luxury timepieces, is also set to return with a unique space on site.<\/p>\n

Constantly evolving, Dubai Watch Week will launch a Collector\u2019s Lounge; set to gather watch lovers from across the globe. A dedicated space for watch connoisseurs to discuss the latest watch releases and horology news while interacting with peers and industry leaders, the Collector\u2019s Lounge will also showcase the unique limited editions conceptualized by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons to commemorate the UAE\u2019s 50th<\/sup> anniversary. The lounge will also feature pieces from Buben & Zorweg and Miki Eleta.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe significance of Dubai Watch Week 2021 is apparent now more than ever, for the industry, and the economy,\u201d says Hind Seddiqi, Director General of Dubai Watch Week.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year\u2019s event will be the most engaging edition yet as we continue to transform and drive forward innovation within the watch industry. We look forward to reuniting for a moment in time with our local and global community as we celebrate our fifth edition alongside the UAE\u2019s golden jubilee. We look forward to hosting everyone onsite \u2013 from collectors to curious residents to the youth\u2013 who can all get involved with the exciting programme.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur ongoing partnerships intersect multiple industries. Along with leading watch brands, pre-eminent speakers,and guests from around the world \u2014 coupled with entertainment and home-grown & international food concepts\u2014our objective is to create an educational, experiential, and networking event like no other, one that we too continue to learn from. Dubai Watch Week is an unprecedented and inclusive experience, influencing the evolution of the global watch industry in a city that prioritises culture and innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dubai Watch Week\u2019s diverse programme is also set to return with event highlights including the renowned Horology Forum \u2014 a thought-provoking series of panel discussions exploring themes and topics from \u201cAlignment of online personas with actual identities\u201d to \u201cNFTs and cryptocurrencies in luxury\u201d; masterclasses \u2014 hands-on workshops led by expert artisans; as well as the Creative Hub. As an educational and cultural platform, the programme is aimed at cultivating and sharing horological knowledge, learning from industry peers,as well as celebrating the mastery of watchmaking with everyone from brands to collectors, industry aficionados to art and culture seekers. Whilst certain programmes require pre-booking on the website, everyone is invited to explore the space spanning over 70,000 sqm in the heart of Dubai\u2019s financial district.<\/p>\n

A key cultural and lifestyle event on Dubai\u2019s calendar, Dubai Watch Week brings the culture and tradition of watchmaking to the Middle East in conjunction with long-term partners, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, the region\u2019s leading retailer of luxury watches and jewellery, who founded the event in 2015; Dubai Culture & Arts Authority; Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE); Christie\u2019s, the world\u2019s leading art business; and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.<\/p>\n

The one-of-a-kind platform has evolved into one of international significance, an open-to-all event bringing some of the most knowledgeable and creative minds in the industry together to build relationships, network and engage in conversations around horology, watchmaking and beyond. The biennial event \u2014 which attracted over 9,000 visitors in 2019 \u2014works to intersect with affiliated industries, bridge communities and further cement Dubai as a cultural hub championing education, innovation, and technological advancement.<\/p>\n

Located under The Gate in DIFC, the purpose-built event space creates an inclusive and intimate environment for all exhibitors and visitors while offering independent and smaller brands a platform alongside industry leaders. Curated selections of heritage timepieces and seasonal collections in the Brands Exhibition will ensure that there is something new to see and experience across each of the five days, including the winning watches from the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Gen\u00e8ve 2021.<\/p>\n

Admission and participation for programme events can be registered for via the website<\/a>, with free entrance for all.<\/p>\n

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