The story of Ahmed Seddiqi is the story of Dubai.
What started as a single shop in Bur Dubai souq in the 1950s expanded over the decades to include more than 60 outlets today. And a single award to become an official Rolex franchisee in 1952 grew to a portfolio of more than 54 of the world’s most famous watch brands.
Rolex was the first big brand for the company in 1952, followed by many others that still remain within the family firm’s portfolio today: Patek Philippe, Chopard, Harry Winston, Audemars Piguet, Hublot, Tag Heuer and Baume et Mercier.
Photo: Abdul Hamid Seddiqi, vice-chairman of Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons