A line in the sand: Hind Seddiqi on the rise of Dubai Watch Week
Description
In this episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, hosts Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh speak with Hind Seddiqi, CEO of Dubai Watch Week and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Seddiqi Holding, about how a family-led vision transformed Dubai Watch Week into one of the most influential events in global watchmaking.
As the event celebrates its 10th anniversary, Seddiqi shares how it evolved from a small gathering for independent brands into a global platform for innovation, dialogue, and community. She reflects on the region’s growing importance to the luxury industry, the challenges of scaling while maintaining intimacy, and how Dubai’s culture and infrastructure have helped shape a new kind of watch fair, one defined by openness, creativity and collaboration.
From building trust with top brands to championing independent watchmakers, Seddiqi offers a candid look at what it takes to make a luxury event that feels human in scale yet global in impact.
Tune in for:
- The evolution of Dubai Watch Week from a local gathering to a world-class luxury event
- How the Middle East became one of the luxury industry’s most dynamic markets
- Why community, creativity and authenticity drive Dubai Watch Week’s success
- The importance of dialogue, transparency and education in the watch world
Brought to you by Digital Luxury Group. Produced by Juliet Fallowfield, 2025 fallowfieldmason.com
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