Five-day regional exhibition at Expo Centre Sharjah draws master jewellers, watchmakers, and designers from 19 nations
SHARJAH, UAE : The 58th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show opened at Expo Centre Sharjah on Wednesday, gathering more than 500 international brands and designers from 19 countries for a five-day display of luxury timepieces, fine jewellery, and bespoke craft.
The 58th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show opened at Expo Centre Sharjah on Wednesday, gathering more than 500 international brands and designers from 19 countries for a five-day display of luxury timepieces, fine jewellery, and bespoke craft.
Running through Sunday, October 4, the biannual event serves as one of the Middle East’s largest commercial showcases for high-end gold ornaments, diamond suites, and precision horology.
This autumn edition features direct participation from prominent international pavilions, including established manufacturing hubs across Italy, India, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and regional GCC workshops. Designers are presenting seasonal collections that merge classical gemstone-setting techniques with contemporary, minimalist aesthetics aimed at younger collectors.
Expo Centre Sharjah officials confirmed that this edition expanded floor space to accommodate specialist masterclasses, live gemstone assessments, and private consultation suites for high-net-worth collectors. The layout allows retail shoppers to purchase directly off the exhibition floor while offering trade buyers dedicated networking windows with manufacturing principals.
Sharjah has hosted the exhibition twice annually for over two decades, using the platform to bolster the emirate’s position as a regional nexus for the precious metal and luxury goods trade. With gold and luxury spending maintaining strong fundamentals across Gulf economies, organisers expect thousands of regional trade delegates, regional retail buyers, and design professionals across the five-day run.
Doors remain open daily through October 4, with designated family hours and specialised timings scheduled throughout the week at Expo Centre Sharjah.
