Mavericks of Time returns to Abu Dhabi on 29 and 30 October 2026 at Space42 Arena, organised by Ahmed Seddiqi in partnership with Abu Dhabi Retail. It brings together watchmakers who walk their own path, and it welcomes collectors, enthusiasts and beginners alike.
When and where
- Thursday 29 October 2026: 12:00 to 22:00
- Friday 30 October 2026: 15:00 to 22:00
- Venue: Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi
Registration is available on the event page on the Ahmed Seddiqi website. Ticketing details were not listed when we wrote this, so check there before you go.
What to expect
This year's theme is "The Exchange". The event promises interactive reveals inside the Seddiqi Vault, personal styling sessions tailored to each visitor's taste, and gamified moments. No detailed schedule has been published yet.
Who is taking part
The official page spotlights four names: Greubel Forsey, H. Moser & Cie., Bovet and Universal Genève. It then lists others, including Ressence, De Bethune, Ulysse Nardin, Rexhep Rexhepi, Vyntage Horology, Daniel Roth, Urwerk, Gerald Genta, Girard-Perregaux, Gerald Charles, Laurent Ferrier, Chronoswiss, Speake-Marin, HYT, Vanguart, Konstantin Chaykin, Norqain, Nivada Grenchen and Atelier Wen. The list is taken from the page at the time of writing and may change.
A closer look at the watches
A selection of watches from participating brands.
Image credits: the respective brands.
Not the first edition
Mavericks of Time debuted in Abu Dhabi on 2 and 3 November 2024 at the same venue, then moved to the Museum of the Future in Dubai from 8 to 10 November. Fifteen brands took part and entry was free with online registration. The 2026 event page lists more than twenty names.
Why we are following it
Watches shown at events like this rarely sit in one room, and visitors can see them up close and ask questions instead of relying on photos. Which name on the list would you like us to look at in detail? Tell us in the comments on Instagram @malichusofficial.
Sources: the Ahmed Seddiqi event page (seddiqi.com/mot2026); coverage of the 2024 edition by Signé Magazine, Watchonista and YUNG MEA.
