Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD) is set to hold its fifth edition from October 27–29, 2026, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), bringing together approximately 300 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions. Trade buyers from more than 100 markets are expected to attend.
Organized by Informa Markets and Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), the three-day B2B event will showcase fine jewellery, diamonds, coloured gemstones and jewellery technology. The fair is aimed at wholesalers, retailers and distributors from the Middle East and international markets preparing for the upcoming holiday season and 2027 inventory requirements.
The exhibition will feature dedicated country and regional pavilions representing Hong Kong, India, Italy, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Türkiye. An accompanying programme will cover industry trends, retail strategy, branding, design and technology.
As part of the event programme, The Jewellery Trendbook 2028: What Will Drive Demand Next? will examine global and Middle East market outlooks and evolving demand for gold, diamonds and coloured gemstones. The session will be led by Paola De Luca, Co-Founder and Creative Director, Trendvision Jewellery + Forecasting.
The programme will also include the launch of the Dubai Jewellery Design Award, organised by Dubai Jewellery Group in partnership with the World Gold Council and Dubai Design Academy by DMCC. Retail-focused sessions will address the transformation of jewellery retail in the UAE and Middle East, alongside technology solutions such as virtual try-on, tagging and security systems.
JGTD will run alongside the second edition of Dubai Diamond Week, which includes the seventh Dubai Diamond Conference organized by DMCC from October 26–2.
