Dubai remains a magnet for international trade shows, industry exhibitions and business conferences in the fields of technology, construction, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing and aviation. Whether you are getting ready to attend an upcoming exhibition or doing research on a completed event, the event calendar will help your business prepare for future opportunities.
The Dubai Exhibition Center at Expo City and the Dubai World Trade Center cater to various industries and target audiences for exhibitors. Businesses thinking of participating can also avail professional exhibition stand design and construction services in Dubai for creating an appropriate branded exhibition space.
✅ Last Updated: October 2026
Dubai Exhibitions 2026–2027 – Quick Highlights
- Upcoming exhibitions: Major trade shows scheduled for November and December 2026.
- Past exhibitions: Completed 2026 events covering hospitality, healthcare, technology, sustainability and more.
- 2027 events: Confirmed future exhibitions for businesses planning their next campaigns.
- Major venues: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai Harbour and DWC Dubai Airshow Site.
- Exhibitor support: Custom exhibition stands, shell scheme branding, modular displays and installation services.
Upcoming Exhibitions in Dubai – November & December 2026
| Upcoming Exhibition | Dates | Venue | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| GulfHost 2026 | 3–5 November | Dubai World Trade Centre | Hospitality & Foodservice |
| Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 | 3–5 November | Dubai World Trade Centre | Food Manufacturing |
| ISM Middle East 2026 | 3–5 November | Dubai World Trade Centre | Sweets & Snacks |
| Private Label Middle East 2026 | 3–5 November | Dubai World Trade Centre | Private Label & Packaging |
| GESS Dubai 2026 | 10–12 November | Dubai World Trade Centre | Education Technology |
| Automechanika Dubai 2026 | 10–12 November | Dubai Exhibition Centre | Automotive |
| The Mining Show 2026 | 16–17 November | Dubai World Trade Centre | Mining & Equipment |
| Big 5 Global 2026 | 23–26 November | Dubai World Trade Centre | Construction |
| Dubai International Boat Show 2026 | 25–29 November | Dubai Harbour | Marine & Yachting |
| GITEX Global 2026 | 8–11 December | Dubai Exhibition Centre | Technology & AI |
| Expand North Star 2026 | 8–10 December | Dubai Exhibition Centre | Startups & Investment |
| MEBAA Show 2026 | 8–10 December | DWC Dubai Airshow Site | Business Aviation |
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Major Upcoming Dubai Exhibitions – Event Details
Gulfood Manufacturing 2026
Dates: 3–5 November 2026
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Industry: Food Manufacturing, Processing & Packaging
Official Focus: Food processing, packaging technology, ingredients, automation, supply-chain solutions, production equipment, and manufacturing innovation.
Why It Matters: Gulfood is a major global exhibition for food and beverage manufacturing. It helps businesses find new machinery, ingredients, automation systems, and production solutions.
Who Should Attend: Food manufacturers, beverage companies, packaging suppliers, ingredient providers, machinery companies, distributors, procurement teams, and supply-chain professionals.
Dubai International Boat Show 2026
Dates: 25-29 November 2026
Venue: Dubai Harbour
Industry: Marine
Official Focus: Luxury yachts and new ideas for marine.
Why It Matters: The best marine exhibition for high-end buyers.
Who Should Attend: Yacht builders, suppliers to the marine industry.
GITEX Global 2026
Dates: 7-11 December 2026
Venue: Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai
Industry: Technology
Official Focus: AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation.
Why It Matters: The biggest tech event in the Middle East.
Who Should Attend: Investors, IT businesses, and startups.
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The Big 5 Dubai 2026
Dates: 23 – 26 November 2026
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Industry: Construction
Official Focus: Building materials and infrastructure.
Why It Matters: The biggest building show in MENA.
Who Should Attend: Contractors, developers.
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GESS Dubai 2026
Dates: 10-12 November 2026
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Industry: Education
Official Focus: Education technology and training solutions.
Why It Matters: Major education-focused trade platform.
Who Should Attend: Colleges, universities, and EdTech companies.
Automechanika Dubai 2026
Dates: 10–12 November 2026
Venue: Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai
Industry: Automotive
Official Focus: Automotive aftermarket and parts.
Why It Matters: A regional center for car parts suppliers.
Who Should Attend: Automotive manufacturers and service providers.
Confirmed Upcoming Exhibitions in Dubai – 2027
Businesses planning exhibitions in advance should also consider confirmed 2027 events.
| Exhibition | Dates | Venue | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Health Expo Dubai | 25–28 January 2027 | Dubai Exhibition Centre | Healthcare |
| Gulfood 2027 | 15–19 March 2027 | Dubai Exhibition Centre | Food & Beverage |
| Petworld Arabia 2027 | 17–18 April 2027 | Dubai World Trade Centre | Pet Care |
| GISEC Global 2027 | 4–6 May 2027 | Dubai Exhibition Centre | Cybersecurity |
| Middle East Energy 2027 | 11–13 May 2027 | Dubai Exhibition Centre | Energy |
Petworld Arabia 2027
Dates: 17–18 April 2027
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
Industry: Pet Care, Veterinary, Grooming & Pet Products
Official Focus: Pet food and nutrition, veterinary care, grooming and hygiene, pet accessories, pet wellness, pet technology, lifestyle products, professional training, industry networking and business opportunities.
Why It Matters: Petworld Arabia is a specialised international pet-care trade exhibition and conference serving the Middle East and GCC region. It connects global brands, regional suppliers, distributors, retailers, veterinary professionals, groomers and other pet-industry stakeholders in Dubai.
Who Should Attend: Pet-product manufacturers, pet-food and nutrition brands, veterinary suppliers, grooming companies, pet-tech businesses, retailers, distributors, veterinarians, trainers, pet-care professionals and other animal-care businesses.
Dubai Derma 2027
Dates: 6–8 Apr 2027
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Industry: Dermatology
Official Focus: Clinical dermatology and aesthetic treatments.
Why It Matters: A big dermatology conference and exhibition in the area.
Who Should Attend: Dermatologists, skincare brands.
DUPHAT 2027
Dates: 30 Mar–1 Apr 2027
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Official Focus: Pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution.
Why It Matters: There is a strong network for trading pharmaceuticals in the Middle East.
Who Should Attend: Pharma companies, distributors.
Past Exhibitions in Dubai – 2026 Event Archive
Dubai hosted numerous major exhibitions earlier in 2026. Although these editions have concluded, they remain useful reference points for businesses planning to participate in the next edition.
The following section provides an archive of selected events, their industries and the audiences they serve.
| Past Exhibition | 2026 Dates | Industry | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOMOTEX Middle East | 22–24 April | Flooring & Interiors | Completed |
| Dubai WoodShow | 21–23 April | Wood & Machinery | Completed |
| Workspace Expo Dubai | 2–4 June | Office Design | Completed |
| Middle East Event Show | 18–19 August | Events & MICE | Completed |
| Arabian Travel Market | 17–20 August | Travel & Tourism | Completed |
| DUPHAT | 25–27 August | Pharmaceuticals | Completed |
| International Property Show | 7–9 September | Real Estate | Completed |
| Middle East Energy | 1–3 September | Energy | Completed |
| Middle East Coatings Show | 28–30 September | Coatings | Completed |
| The Hotel Show Dubai | 28–30 September | Hospitality | Completed |
| INDEX Dubai | 28–30 September | Interiors | Completed |
| Beautyworld Middle East | 6–8 October | Beauty & Cosmetics | Completed |
| CABSAT 2026 | 5–7 October | Broadcasting & Media | Completed |
| Airport Show Dubai | 12–14 October | Aviation | Completed |
| AccessAbilities Expo | 19–21 October | Accessibility & Healthcare | Completed |
| WETEX Dubai | 20–22 October | Energy & Sustainability | Completed |
DOMOTEX Middle East Dubai 2026
Dates: 22–24 April 2026
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Industry: Flooring & Carpets
Official Focus: Carpet, flooring solutions, wood flooring, artificial grass, and innovative surface materials.
Why It Matters: Leading flooring exhibition in the Middle East connecting global manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers under one platform.
Who Should Attend: Flooring manufacturers, interior designers, architects, contractors, and building material suppliers.
Dubai WoodShow 2026
Dates: 21-23 April 2026
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Industry: Wood & Machinery
Official Focus: Woodworking machinery and timber trade.
Why It Matters: Woodworking industry trade show.
Who Should Attend: Wood product firms, woodworking machinery suppliers.
Apparel & Textile Fair Dubai 2026
Dates: 18–20 May 2026 & 23–25 June 2026
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Industry: Apparel, Textiles & Fashion Sourcing
Official Focus: Fabric sourcing, garment manufacturing, and global fashion trade connections.
Why It Matters: A leading B2B sourcing fair in the MENA region, offering two strategic buying phases for discovery and deal finalisation.
Who Should Attend: Textile manufacturers, garment exporters, fashion brands, buyers, importers, and wholesalers.
Workspace Expo Dubai 2026
Dates: 2–4 June 2026
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Industry: Office Design
Official Focus: Solutions for corporate workspaces.
Why It Matters: Concentrated on new ideas for the workplace.
Who Should Attend: Office planners, fit-out companies.
Middle East Event Show 2026
Dates: 18–19 August 2026
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Industry: Events, MICE & Live Experiences
Official Focus: Event technology, exhibition services, live experiences, creative production, AV solutions, and audience engagement.
Why It Matters: It is a leading B2B exhibition for the events industry in the Middle East. It helps businesses connect with agencies, suppliers, technology providers, and event professionals.
Who Should Attend: Corporate event organisers, exhibition agencies, venue operators, AV suppliers, event technology providers, production companies, and hospitality brands.
Middle East Energy 2026
Dates: 1–3 September 2026
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Industry: Energy
Official Focus: Renewable Energy, Smart Grids, and Power Infrastructures.
Why It Matters: Leading energy show in the region.
Who Should Attend: Energy sector firms, utilities.
Intersolar Middle East 2026
Dates: 1–3 September 2026
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Industry: Solar
Official Focus: Photovoltaics and energy storage.
Why It Matters: Solar energy trade show.
Who Should Attend: Solar energy firms, sustainability experts.
International Property Show 2026 Dubai
Dates: 7–9 September 2026
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Industry: Real Estate & Property Investment
Official Focus: Global property markets, real estate investment opportunities, and developer showcases.
Why It Matters: One of the largest real estate exhibitions in the MENA region, connecting international investors with high-value property projects.
Who Should Attend: Real estate developers, property investors, brokers, agencies, and international buyers.
The Forex Expo Dubai 2026
Dates: 22–23 September 2026
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Industry: Forex, Fintech & Trading Technology
Official Focus: Forex trading, brokerage services, fintech platforms, payment solutions, liquidity services, RegTech, digital assets, and trading technology.
Why It Matters: Its is a major trading and fintech exhibition bringing together brokers, investors, technology providers, affiliates, and financial professionals from global markets.
Who Should Attend: Forex brokers, traders, investors, fintech companies, payment providers, trading-platform developers, affiliates, and financial-service businesses.
Arabian Travel Market 2026 Dubai
Dates: 14-17 September 2026
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Industry: Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
Official Focus: Global tourism trends, travel technology, and destination marketing.
Why It Matters: One of the world’s leading travel trade shows, attracting 55,000+ professionals from over 166 countries.Who Should Attend: Travel agencies, tourism boards, airlines, hospitality brands, and travel tech providers.
Middle East Coatings Show 2026
Dates: 28-30 September 2026
Venue: Dubai Exhibition Centre
Industry: Coatings
Official Focus: Surface technologies and industrial coatings.
Why It Matters: Regional meeting point for coatings firms.
Who Should Attend: Chemical firms, coatings suppliers.
GISEC Global 2026
Dates: 21-23 Sepetmber 2026
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Industry: Cybersecurity & Technology
Official Focus: Cybersecurity solutions, data protection, AI security, cloud security, and digital transformation technologies.
Why It Matters: One of the largest cybersecurity events in the Middle East, attracting global tech leaders, government entities, and security experts.
Who Should Attend: IT professionals, cybersecurity experts, enterprises, government agencies, and technology solution providers.
The Hotel Show Dubai 2026
Dates: 28-30 September 2026
Venue: Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai
Industry: Hospitality
Official Focus: Hotel supplies and hospitality services.
Why It Matters: A big platform for finding hospitality jobs.
Who Should Attend: Hoteliers, hospitality procurement teams.
WETEX Dubai 2026
Dates: 20–22 October 2026
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Industry: Water, Energy, Technology & Sustainability
Official Focus: Renewable energy, water management, environmental technology, sustainability, smart infrastructure, clean energy, and green innovation.
Why It Matters: This is known to be the one of the region’s leading sustainability exhibitions. It brings together companies, government entities, investors, and industry experts working on energy, water, and environmental solutions.
Who Should Attend: Energy companies, water-management firms, sustainability consultants, technology providers, infrastructure businesses, government entities, investors, and environmental-solution providers.
Beauty world Middle East 2026
Dates: 6–8 October 2026
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Industry: Beauty
Official Focus: Makeup, skin care, and hair care.
Why It Matters: The biggest beauty trade show in the area.
Who Should Attend: Beauty brands, distributors.
Airport Show Dubai 2026
Dates: 12–14 October 2026
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Industry: Aviation, Airport Infrastructure & Technology
Official Focus: Airport development, aviation technology, smart airport solutions, airport security, ground handling equipment, passenger experience, sustainability, and airport operations.
Why It Matters: Airport Show Dubai is an established B2B exhibition connecting airport operators, aviation authorities, technology suppliers, and infrastructure companies. It provides opportunities to demonstrate airport innovations, build international partnerships, and connect with decision-makers involved in airport modernisation and development.
Who Should Attend: Airport operators, aviation authorities, airport infrastructure developers, security solution providers, ground handling companies, aviation technology suppliers, engineering firms, and airport equipment manufacturers.
AccessAbilities Expo 2026 Dubai
Dates: 19–21 October 2026
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Za’abeel Halls 4–6
Industry: Healthcare, Accessibility, Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology
Official Focus: Assistive technologies, mobility solutions, rehabilitation equipment, accessible infrastructure, inclusive education, smart accessibility solutions, and independent living technologies.
Why It Matters: AccessAbilities Expo is a major regional exhibition dedicated to improving accessibility and supporting people with disabilities. It connects technology manufacturers, healthcare organisations, government agencies, and accessibility specialists while providing opportunities to showcase innovative products and inclusive solutions.
Who Should Attend: Assistive technology manufacturers, healthcare providers, rehabilitation centres, accessibility consultants, government organisations, mobility equipment suppliers, educational institutions, architects, and inclusive design specialists.
CABSAT 2026 Dubai
Dates: 5–7 October 2026
Venue: Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai
Industry: Broadcasting, Media, Entertainment & Satellite Technology
Official Focus: Broadcast technology, satellite communications, content production, media distribution, digital broadcasting, professional AV solutions, and entertainment technology.
Why It Matters: CABSAT is a major exhibition for broadcast, media, and satellite technology professionals across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. It provides opportunities for technology suppliers, equipment manufacturers, content creators, and media companies to showcase innovations, connect with buyers, and develop business partnerships.
Who Should Attend: Broadcasting companies, media production houses, satellite technology providers, AV equipment manufacturers, content creators, digital media companies, system integrators, and exhibition service providers.
INDEX Dubai 2026
Dates: 28-30 September 2026
Venue: Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai
Industry: Interiors
Official Focus: Decor and goods for interior design.
Why It Matters: Connects designers and suppliers.
Who Should Attend: Architects and interior designers.
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