Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to attend the Dubai International Jewellery Week which will showcase the finest jewellery and gems from around the globe.

The prestigious consumer and trade event will run from October 7 - 10 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) and is organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

Renowned for its exclusive show offers and keenly anticipated by jewellery lovers across the region, the exhibition is also the perfect platform for jewellery manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers to showcase, network, exchange knowledge and conduct business.

This year’s event will feature over 300 exhibitors from 27 countries, resulting in a truly global collection of jewellery pieces and industry expertise. Ten country pavilions will group exhibitors into their national clusters, providing a different way to shop and compare country specialties. Countries new to the exhibition this year include France, Greece, Iran, Myanmar, Netherlands, Peru, Qatar and Tanzania.

International celebrity jeweler Meira T, whose creations have been worn by Tyra Banks, Christie Brinkley and Sheryl Crow, will be unveiling her new collection during the show, along with many of the region’s premium jewelers including Arts & Gems, Dhamani Jewels and Mahallati, offering consumers a world of choice, said a statement.

“Dubai International Jewellery Week is the definitive jewellery event of the year for consumers and exhibitors alike. With increased exhibitor space and a number of exciting new countries making their debut in Dubai, visitors will be able to broaden their jewellery horizons to include new regions, new gemstones and fabulous new designs,” said Trixee Loh, senior vice president, DWTC.

Dubai International Jewellery Week will also offer an exciting line-up of visitor attractions, including an Art of Jewellery photo exhibition by design magazine Desert Fish, an invaluable Diamond Discovery Workshop and luxurious spa treatments that include diamond dust provided by the Natura Bisse Diamond Spa, InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to win an array of prizes, including a wedding makeover worth Dh10,000 from the Bridal Makeover by Faye James, as well as a pre-wedding photo shoot worth Dh3,400 from renowned photographer Darrin James.

The glittering display of creations from winners of the Jewellery Design competition is a must-visit feature which will showcase designs from the hottest new talent in the region.
For VIP guests and exhibitors, the exclusive invitation only Platinum Lounge is the perfect place to view jewellery pieces in a relaxed and private setting or nurture important business relationships, the statement said.

The event will host a series of seminars and workshops for industry professionals to share best practice and discuss the latest developments in the field, plus a host of engaging seminars. – TradeArabia News Service