Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser of the region's premier exhibition for jewellery and precious timepieces, presents Dubai International Jewellery Week.

Based in Dubai's celebrated "City of Gold", Dubai International Jewellery Week reflects one of the world's most dynamic markets for luxury goods. It provides the perfect platform for global and regional manufacturers to meet buyers from the Gulf, North Africa, India and beyond. In the last year alone, gold jewellery and diamond sales in the region have risen by 15% and a staggering 47%, respectively. The city itself accounts for 14% of world jewellery sales.

Taking place from 11 – 15 November 2008, Dubai International Jewellery Week builds upon international interest in the Middle East's jewellery landscape to provide a week long extravaganza of three distinct shows – Areeq Dubai, Jewellery Collections Dubai and Jewellery Trade Dubai. These tailored events will deliver focused forums for traders, consumers and exhibitors from across the globe.

• Areeq Dubai, running from 13 – 15 November 2008, will feature the world's most prestigious watch and jewellery brands, in addition to one-off pieces and collectors' items.
  An exclusive invitation-only VIP Private Preview will also be held on 12 November 2008 for the crème de la crème to catch a first glimpse of the latest launches and collections showcased at Areeq Dubai.
• Jewellery Collections Dubai, running from 11 – 15 November 2008, will feature an extensive showcase of jewellery and timepieces from over 400 exhibitors across the globe. The show is open to trade visitors and the general public.
• Jewellery Trade Dubai, running from 11 – 15 November 2008, is the only business-to-business jewellery event in the Middle East, with over 100 international exhibitors, extensive seminars and the 'Middle East Jewellery Awards'. The show is open to serious buyers and trade visitors only.