Attention, horology enthusiasts: Dubai Watch Week 2023 begins today, and promises to be bigger and better than ever before.
Running under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Member of the Dubai Council, Dubai Watch Week is taking place at The Gate, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), from November 16-20, and the exhibit will be open to guests for free everyday from 10am to 10pm.
Along with exquisite timepieces from over 60 of the most luxurious brands across the globe — 10 of which will be participating for the very first time — Dubai Watch Week will also include over 20 exclusive launches. Brands to expect include Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Tudor, Hublot, Chopard, Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux, Van Cleef & Arpels, Chanel, and Bulgari, to name a few. Each brand is set to delight visitors with interactive, one-of-a-kind brand experiences at its standalone space. And that’s not all. Guests can also look forward to masterclasses, creative hubs, activations, open forums and panel discussions on the art of watchmaking, and other related topics as part of the Horology Forum.
Along with this, the 2023 edition of Dubai Watch Week will also include a dedicated Collectors Lounge space, where watch enthusiasts can attend curated sessions. The main aim of the week-long expedition is to once again spotlight the UAE as a creative hub, where pioneers in the field of horology and beyond can come together to exchange ideas and develop future opportunities together.
Below, a closer look at the most interesting things to look forward to at Dubai Watch Week:
Masterclasses
Dubai Watch Week will feature a total of 11 masterclasses, including an Emirati Safeefah Leather Bracelet making workshop which will be hosted by the Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, a Sheikhen workshop, where vintage Norwegian silver…