Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD) delivered its strongest performance to date in its fourth edition, welcoming 5,667 trade buyers – a 15% increase year on year. Delegates from 102 countries and regions highlighted Dubai’s growing prominence as a primary sourcing destination amid challenging market conditions, show organisers Informa Markets Jewellery and Italian Exhibition Group SpA (IEG) announced today.

The B2B marketplace saw unprecedented international participation, with overseas visitors climbing 55% to 3,332 buyers, representing 59% of total attendance – the highest international turnout since JGTD’s inception.

The three-day fair, concluding 13 November in Halls 1 & 2 South of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) in Expo City, saw attendance climbing sharply across major buying markets including China, India, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Türkiye and Uzbekistan.

Hosted buyer delegations from 25 countries joined established purchasers recalibrating their sourcing strategies in response to supply chain pressures and fluctuating gold prices.

“These attendance numbers solidify JGTD’s status as the best B2B sourcing event in the Middle East and a prime buying destination for markets within a 6- to 7-hour flight radius of Dubai,” noted Celine Lau, Director of Jewellery Fairs at Informa Markets Jewellery.

Marco Carniello, Chief Business Officer at IEG, added, “The show floor atmosphere reflected buyers’ strategic sourcing focus, with participants arriving well-prepared with specific requirements, established budgets and clear procurement schedules.”

The fair likewise fortified its industry relationships with two returning partners. DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), led by Executive Chairman and CEO Ahmed Bin Sulayem, continued as Official Partner, while Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) under Chairman Tawhid Abdulla, maintained its Industry Partner status for the fourth consecutive year.

The B2B marketplace featured approximately 400 exhibitors from 26 countries and regions, with net exhibition space expanding by 10% year on year. Nine international pavilions presented suppliers from China, Dubai, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Türkiye and the US, alongside first-time participants from Jordan, Kazakhstan, Oman and Taiwan. This global diversity offered buyers extensive sourcing options to mitigate supply chain risks.

Product highlights spanned the entire jewellery spectrum. Exhibitors showcased diamonds from 1 carat to over 100 carats, rare gemstones and fine pearls. Gold jewellery ranged from 18-karat to 22-karat pieces, available in plain gold or diamond-set designs.

Advanced manufacturing solutions were equally prominent, featuring cutting-edge 3D printing technology alongside traditional artisanal techniques such as specialised hand-engraving and bespoke craftsmanship. Together, these offerings demonstrated the industry’s capabilities in both mass production and customised manufacturing.

The exhibition’s broad international reach created a rich mix of exhibitors and visitors while smart business matching services were carefully designed to suit the specific types of companies involved.