What To Know
- From healthcare and energy to aviation, food, beauty, real estate, and marine industries, the city will host a nonstop lineup of international exhibitions at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai Harbour, Festival Arena, and Expo City Dubai.
- World of Coffee 2026 follows from January 18 to 20 at Dubai World Trade Centre, marking the fifth edition of the specialty coffee trade event in the city.
- The year opens with Intersec Dubai 2026 and Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2026 running from January 12 to 14 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Every major trade show confirmed for Dubai in 2026, with dates, venues, and industries revealed
Dubai has officially locked in one of its most packed exhibition schedules to date, with a full calendar of global trade shows confirmed for 2026. From healthcare and energy to aviation, food, beauty, real estate, and marine industries, the city will host a nonstop lineup of international exhibitions at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai Harbour, Festival Arena, and Expo City Dubai. Organizers, exhibitors, and global brands already have firm dates, venues, and sector focus areas confirmed. This calendar sets the pace for how business, innovation, and industry conversations will unfold in Dubai throughout 2026.
January 2026 Starts With Security, Healthcare, Food, and Coffee
The year opens with Intersec Dubai 2026 and Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2026 running from January 12 to 14 at Dubai World Trade Centre. These events focus on safety, fire protection, security technologies, lighting solutions, and smart building technologies. World of Coffee 2026 follows from January 18 to 20 at Dubai World Trade Centre, marking the fifth edition of the specialty coffee trade event in the city. AEEDC Dubai 2026 takes place from January 19 to 21, serving as a major meeting point for the dental industry. Gulfood 2026 runs from January 26 to 30 at Dubai World Trade Centre and Expo City Dubai, bringing together global food and beverage exhibitors across multiple sectors.
February Focuses on Aviation, Logistics, Technology, and Entertainment
February opens with MRO Middle East 2026 and Breakbulk Middle East 2026, both scheduled for February 4 and 5 at Dubai World Trade Centre. These events cover aircraft maintenance, project cargo, logistics, and transport industries. World Shisha Dubai 2026 runs on the same dates at the same venue, presenting products and equipment linked to the shisha sector. SIGMA Eurasia 2026 takes place from February 9 to 11 at Festival Arena Dubai, featuring blockchain, fintech, AI, data, and emerging technologies. DEAL 2026 follows from February 10 to 12 at Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together professionals from the leisure, attractions, and amusement industries.
Spring Brings Energy, Beauty, Property, and Marine Industries
Professional Beauty GCC 2026 runs from March 30 to 31 at Festival Arena Dubai, gathering professionals from beauty, hair, spa, and wellness fields. Dubai Derma 2026 follows from March 31 to April 2 at Dubai World Trade Centre, focusing on dermatology, laser, and aesthetic medicine. Middle East Energy 2026 and Intersolar Middle East 2026 take place from April 7 to 9 at Dubai World Trade Centre, centering on power, renewables, storage, and solar technologies. Dubai International Boat Show 2026 runs from April 8 to 12 at Dubai Harbour, presenting yachts, marine technology, and luxury lifestyle brands. International Property Show Dubai 2026 follows from April 13 to 15, with Dubai WoodShow 2026 closing the spring cycle from April 21 to 23.
Hospitality Closes the 2026 Exhibition Year
The final major exhibition on the 2026 calendar is GulfHost Dubai 2026, scheduled from November 3 to 5 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The event brings together hospitality and foodservice professionals, suppliers, and manufacturers from regional and international markets. With confirmed dates and venues secured well ahead of time, exhibitors and attendees now have full visibility on Dubai’s trade show landscape for the year.
Dubai’s 2026 exhibition calendar confirms a year filled with back to back global trade events covering nearly every major industry. Each exhibition comes with fixed dates, defined venues, and sector specific focus areas that shape how professionals plan their participation. With this lineup now public, 2026 positions Dubai as a central meeting point for international trade conversations throughout the year.
