Dubai Watch Week 2025 is set to transform Dubai Mall and Burj Park into a vibrant crossroads of creativity and horological excellence. From 19 to 23 November, the seventh edition of the global event invites collectors, enthusiasts, and newcomers to explore a world where fine watchmaking meets culture, gastronomy, and artistry. Open to the public and free to attend, it reaffirms Dubai’s position as a dynamic hub where innovation and craftsmanship are celebrated with unmatched style.
This year brings together more than 90 watch brands from around the world, showcasing their latest creations, rare editions, and the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) 2025 award-winning timepieces. The exhibition space once again becomes a playground for discovery, where iconic maisons and independent creators share the spotlight in an environment designed for exploration and meaningful exchange.
Beyond watches, the festival elevates gastronomy into an art form through exclusive culinary collaborations. Guests can indulge in inventive concepts such as the H. Moser & Cie x Home Bakery dessert experience, the TWST x Vyntage Horology pop-up, and the Oris x M’oishî partnership—alongside curated menus from Dubai favourites Kokoro Hand Roll Bar and SheBurger. Each activation pairs flavour with storytelling, enriching the multisensory journey of the week.
Among the most anticipated moments is The Time Weaver, a live performance that unites fashion, movement, and Arabic calligraphy. Renowned calligrapher Hazem Kurdali transforms flowing fabric into a living artwork, painting intricate forms in real time as a model moves through the space. The piece reflects Dubai Watch Week’s ethos: where culture becomes contemporary and tradition is reimagined through artistry.
Artistic installations and exhibitions enhance the immersive atmosphere, including Emirati photographer Alia Bent Sultan’s exhibition, Dubai Races Against Time, which uses watches as a narrative lens to depict Dubai’s drive for excellence. These cultural moments deepen the festival’s identity as more than a watch event—it is a celebration of expression across disciplines.
Hands-on masterclasses return as a highlight, offering guests the rare opportunity to learn from artisans. From lume painting and hand-hammered dial artistry to meteorite studies and traditional martelé techniques, each workshop brings participants closer to the craft behind high watchmaking. The Collector’s Lounge further anchors the intellectual heart of the fair, honouring Ahmed Seddiqi’s 75th anniversary with exclusive editions and talks from industry leaders and visionaries.
With children’s workshops, open access, and a line-up designed for all ages, Dubai Watch Week 2025 continues its mission to create a global gathering where ideas flow freely and creativity thrives. In bringing together watchmakers, artists, designers, and culinary innovators, the event stands as one of the region’s most inspiring cultural moments—a place where time is not only measured, but profoundly experienced.
