Dubai’s Jewellery Trade Hub Gets Ready for JGTD 2026
Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai returns for its fifth edition from October 27–29, bringing around 300 exhibitors from 23 countries together with jewellery buyers from more than 100 markets.
Dubai, 4 Oct 2026: Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD) is set to return for its fifth edition from October 27 to 29, bringing together jewellery professionals, buyers, exhibitors and industry experts at the Dubai Exhibition Centre.
Organised by Informa Markets and Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), JGTD will feature approximately 300 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions. Trade buyers from more than 100 markets are expected to attend, with the event showcasing fine jewellery, diamonds, coloured gemstones and jewellery technology.
Held across North Halls N21 and N23 of the Dubai Exhibition Centre, the trade-only event is designed for wholesalers, retailers and distributors looking to discover new products, build inventory for the upcoming holiday season and prepare for 2027.
Dedicated country and regional pavilions will feature exhibitors from Hong Kong, India, Italy, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Türkiye. The event will also offer expert-led sessions covering jewellery trends, branding, retail strategy and technology.
Among the highlights is The Jewellery Trendbook 2028 session on October 27, which will explore future demand and changing consumer trends. The Dubai Jewellery Design Award Launch Ceremony will also take place the same day.
On October 28, industry professionals can attend a panel on building successful jewellery brands in the GCC, followed by Retail NXT 2026, which will examine the future of jewellery retail and the role of technology in areas such as virtual try-ons, security and operational systems.
JGTD 2026 will also form part of Dubai Diamond Week, running from October 26 to 29. The wider programme includes the Dubai Diamond Conference organised by DMCC, creating a platform that connects industry discussions with business and sourcing opportunities.
Now in its fifth year, JGTD continues to position Dubai as an important meeting point for the international jewellery, diamond and gemstone trade.
