Major conferences & trade fairs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Oct 26–28, 2026·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Laboratory and analytical industry show in Dubai covering lab technology, analysis, biotechnology and chemicals, with a free-to-attend conference.

Who it's for

Laboratory, analytical, biotechnology and chemical industry professionals

Approx. size

15,000+ attendees

Organizer

Terrapinn

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 2–3, 2026·Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Fourth edition of DIFC's two-day summit bringing regulators, bankers, investors and fintech founders together in Dubai, anchoring Dubai Future Finance Week. Includes an exhibition area, startup pitching and a fintech competition final.

Who it's for

C-suite financial leaders, regulators, investors and fintech founders

Approx. size

10,000+ attendees

Organizer

DIFC

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Conference Pass: $999

Expo pass

• Current price: Expo Pass: $199

Expo pass is complimentary but not available to fintech or financial-services solution providers. Attendance figure is stated as 10,000+ business leaders.

Nov 3–5, 2026·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Trade show for food and beverage manufacturing covering ingredients, processing, packaging, automation and supply chain, co-located with ISM Middle East, GulfHost and Private Label Middle East.

Who it's for

Food and beverage manufacturers, retail and foodservice decision-makers

Approx. size

80,000+ attendees · 2,500+ exhibitors

Organizer

Gulfood Manufacturing

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 3–5, 2026·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Sourcing show in Dubai for confectionery, snacks, bakery and impulse products, connecting regional buyers with international suppliers.

Who it's for

Confectionery, snack and FMCG buyers, retailers, distributors and suppliers in the Middle East

Approx. size

25,000+ attendees

Organizer

Dubai World Trade Centre and Koelnmesse

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 3–5, 2026·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai trade show for private label and contract-manufactured products, covering food and non-food lines such as household, personal care and packaged goods.

Who it's for

Retail buyers, importers, distributors and brand owners sourcing private label products

Approx. size

80,000+ attendees · 2,500+ exhibitors

Organizer

inD

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 10–12, 2026·Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Trade fair for the automotive aftermarket, covering parts, components, repair and workshop equipment, held at Expo City Dubai.

Who it's for

Automotive parts makers, distributors, workshop owners and aftermarket buyers from the MEA region

Approx. size

30,000+ attendees · 1,500+ exhibitors

Organizer

Messe Frankfurt

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 16–18, 2026·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Annual Dubai trade fair for organic, natural, halal, free-from and specialty food and drink products, with a buyer meeting programme and a conference.

Who it's for

Retail, foodservice and HoReCa buyers and suppliers of organic and natural products

Approx. size

17,000+ attendees · 500+ exhibitors

Organizer

GL Exhibition

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 16–18, 2026·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai summit and exhibition on policing, public safety and security technology, with conference sessions and an exhibition floor.

Who it's for

Law enforcement professionals, security experts, policymakers and security technology providers

Approx. size

53,000+ attendees · 170+ exhibitors

Organizer

Dubai Police

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Delegate pass (3 days): $250

Expo pass

• Current price: Visitor (exhibition floor): Free

Visitor access is free for the exhibition floor only.

Nov 23–26, 2026·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Middle East's largest construction exhibition, showcasing building materials, MEP, tools and construction technology alongside co-located HVACR and urban-design shows.

Who it's for

Contractors, developers, architects, engineers, consultants and building-product buyers

Approx. size

65,000+ attendees · 1,800+ exhibitors

Organizer

dmg events

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Early bird: AED 2,000 until Oct 15, 2026

Expo pass

• Expired: Early bird: AED 150 until Oct 15, 2026

Full = Delegate (one Leadership Summit); AED 2,750 / 250 shown as full prices; standard online and onsite (from 23 Nov) rates not itemised

Dec 1–2, 2026·Festival Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

17th edition of a two-day crypto, blockchain and Web3 forum with a 200+ booth expo, startup pitch and awards, co-located with the AI Future Forum.

Who it's for

Crypto investors, founders, traders, miners and fintech companies

Approx. size

15,000+ attendees

Organizer

Jets Capital Events Organizing and Managing

Year started

2017

Price

Not published

Dec 7–11, 2026·Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai (Summit at Dubai World Trade Centre), Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Massive Dubai technology and startup show, moving to Expo City Dubai in 2026, with a one-day summit followed by a four-day expo on AI, cybersecurity, cloud and digital government.

Who it's for

Technology buyers, government agencies, startups, investors and vendors

Approx. size

6,800+ exhibitors

Organizer

Dubai World Trade Centre (KAOUN International)

Year started

1981

Price

Not published

Dec 15–17, 2026·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Twice-yearly sourcing show in Dubai where Chinese manufacturers present household goods, kitchenware, gifts, beauty and personal care, and outdoor leisure products to regional buyers.

Who it's for

Importers, wholesalers and retailers buying home, gift and personal care products from Chinese suppliers

Approx. size

24,000+ attendees · 800+ exhibitors

Organizer

Meorient

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Jan 12–14, 2027·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Trade-only security, safety, fire and resilience exhibition with conferences and live features, held at Dubai World Trade Centre.

Who it's for

Security, safety, fire and emergency professionals and government buyers

Approx. size

44,000+ attendees · 1,100+ exhibitors

Organizer

Messe Frankfurt

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Jan 12–14, 2027·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

20th edition of the Dubai trade fair for lighting and intelligent building technologies, with conferences and a Smart Building Summit.

Who it's for

Lighting designers, architects, engineers, contractors and building technology buyers

Approx. size

16,000+ attendees · 340+ exhibitors

Organizer

Messe Frankfurt

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Jan 19–21, 2027·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Annual dental conference and exhibition in Dubai with scientific conferences, courses and a large trade floor for dental suppliers and buyers.

Who it's for

Dentists, dental specialists, and dental industry buyers and suppliers

Approx. size

80,000+ attendees · 4,300+ exhibitors

Organizer

Conferences & Exhibitions Organization LLC

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Jan 25–28, 2027·Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City and Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Large Middle East healthcare exhibition, formerly Arab Health, covering medical equipment, hospital technology and laboratory products, with WHX Labs running alongside.

Who it's for

Medical device manufacturers, distributors, hospital procurement and healthcare professionals

Approx. size

90,000+ attendees · 4,200+ exhibitors

Organizer

Informa Markets

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Standard: AED 3,599

Expo pass

• Current price: Standard: AED 179

Full = Platinum (all conferences); expo = Standard (exhibition); prices marked as rising soon

Jan 26–28, 2027·Dubai CommerCity, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Ecommerce and retail expo and conference hosted at Dubai CommerCity, bringing together marketplaces, retail brands, logistics, payments and technology companies with app-based meeting matching.

Who it's for

Ecommerce and retail leaders, marketplace sellers, brands, logistics, payments and technology providers

Approx. size

18,000+ attendees · 160+ exhibitors

Organizer

Incmice

Year started

Unknown

Price

Expo pass

• Current price: General (free): Free

Executive pass early price $199 (was $299); deadline not stated. Figures are from the 2026 edition.

Feb 2–3, 2027·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Regional exhibition and conference in Dubai for project cargo, breakbulk and heavy-lift logistics serving Middle East energy and infrastructure projects.

Who it's for

Project cargo owners, EPC contractors, carriers, ports and freight forwarders in the Middle East

Approx. size

13,000+ attendees · 270+ exhibitors

Organizer

Hyve Group

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Mar 15–19, 2027·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

A major international food and beverage sourcing exhibition in Dubai, connecting global producers with buyers from the Middle East, Africa and Asia across many product sectors.

Who it's for

Food and beverage producers, importers, distributors, retailers and hospitality buyers

Approx. size

8,500+ exhibitors

Organizer

Dubai World Trade Centre

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Mar 24–26, 2027·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Biennial trade show in Dubai for plastics, recycling, petrochemicals, packaging and rubber, for trade visitors only.

Who it's for

Plastics, petrochemical, packaging and rubber industry professionals

Approx. size

27,000+ attendees · 770+ exhibitors

Organizer

Al Fajer Information & Services

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Apr 6–8, 2027·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dermatology conference and exhibition in Dubai with pre-conference and fellowship courses and an international brand exhibition.

Who it's for

Dermatologists, aesthetic physicians and dermatology suppliers

Approx. size

25,000+ attendees · 1,800+ exhibitors

Organizer

INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions Organization LLC

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Apr 21–22, 2027·Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Two-day crypto and digital assets conference with an exhibition floor, returning to Dubai in 2027 after its 2026 edition was postponed. Surrounded by hundreds of side events.

Who it's for

Crypto industry decision-makers, founders, investors and exchanges

Approx. size

15,000+ attendees

Organizer

TOKEN2049

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

May 3–6, 2027·Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Large travel and tourism trade show in Dubai bringing together travel suppliers, destinations, technology firms and buyers from the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and beyond.

Who it's for

Travel and tourism professionals, buyers, destinations and suppliers

Approx. size

55,000+ attendees · 2,800+ exhibitors

Organizer

Reed Exhibitions Limited (RX)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

May 11–13, 2027·Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai trade show for the power and energy sector, spanning generation, transmission and distribution, critical power, renewables and smart solutions.

Who it's for

Utilities, contractors, consultants, distributors and power equipment manufacturers

Approx. size

35,000+ attendees · 1,900+ exhibitors

Organizer

Informa Markets

Year started

Unknown

Price

Expo pass

• Current price: Qualified industry professionals: Free

Free for qualified industry professionals; conferences included with the free pass. Other rates aren't published.

Jun 1–3, 2027·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Interiors and design exhibition covering furniture, lighting, decor and homeware, surfaces, kitchen and bathroom, and fit-out solutions for the MENA design industry.

Who it's for

Interior designers, architects, developers, procurement and fit-out professionals

Approx. size

500+ exhibitors

Organizer

dmg events

Year started

1987

Price

Not published

Jun 1–3, 2027·Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

MENA hospitality trade show covering hotel technology, HORECA, wellness, textiles, sleep and operating supplies, with a speaker programme.

Who it's for

Hotel, restaurant, wellness and leisure owners, operators and procurement leaders

Approx. size

10,000+ attendees

Organizer

dmg events

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 19–21, 2027·Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Trade fair for the beauty, fragrance, personal care and salon-supply industries, held at Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City.

Who it's for

Beauty brands, distributors, retailers, salon owners and beauty professionals

Approx. size

85,000+ attendees · 2,600+ exhibitors

Organizer

Messe Frankfurt

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published