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This calendar lists upcoming 2026–2027 trade shows in the UAE with dates, venues, sectors and a link to each organiser's official website. Confirm dates with the organiser before you book.
Last updated 24 October 2026Dates were checked on 22 and 23 October 2026 against organiser, venue and news sources, shown beside each entry. Exhibition dates can change, so always confirm with the organiser. This is a selection, not every show in the UAE.
Official websiteEnergy
Venue: ADNEC, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's annual energy exhibition and conference, drawing energy companies, national oil companies, investors and technology providers. Stand tip: Technical exhibitors usually need clear product zones and meeting space.
Official websiteFood & Beverage
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Food and beverage manufacturing show covering ingredients, processing, packaging and automation, held alongside GulfHost, ISM Middle East and Private Label Middle East. Stand tip: Sampling or tasting areas and storage need planning early.
Official websiteAutomotive
Venue: Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai
Automotive aftermarket trade show with 11 product sections, moving to Dubai Exhibition Centre for its 2026 edition. Stand tip: Plan for heavy displays and floor loading, and agree these with the organiser.
Official websiteConstruction
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Construction industry trade show at Dubai World Trade Centre for contractors, suppliers and building professionals. Stand tip: Material samples and product displays need good lighting and clear flow.
Official websiteTechnology
Venue: Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai
Technology and startup show: a one-day summit at DWTC, then the exhibition at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City. Stand tip: Plan for screens, power, data and demo areas from the first brief.
Official websiteSignage & Printing
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Sign and print industry show that now also covers LED and digital displays, professional audio and lighting. Stand tip: Your own stand should show off the finish and print quality you sell.
Official websiteIndustrial
Venue: Expo Centre Sharjah
Sharjah show for metalworking and steel fabrication, covering pipe and tube machinery, welding and machine tools. Stand tip: Machinery displays need floor-load, power and access checks with the organiser.
Official websiteSignage & Printing
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Commercial and package printing show for printers, converters and brand owners. It did not run in 2026. Stand tip: Your own stand should show off the finish and print quality you sell.
Official websiteSecurity & Safety
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Trade fair for security, safety and fire protection, now branded Intersec Global. Stand tip: Live demos need space and clear sightlines.
Official websiteBuilding Technology
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Lighting, electrical engineering, building automation and integrated AV show, billed by the organiser as its 20th edition. Stand tip: Lighting and product demos are central, so plan power and lighting early.
Official websiteEnergy
Venue: ADNEC, Abu Dhabi
Clean energy and sustainability summit with an exhibition, part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Stand tip: Technical exhibitors usually need clear product zones and meeting space.
Official websiteEntertainment & Leisure
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Attractions and entertainment trade show (formerly DEAL Dubai) covering rides, waterparks, gaming and immersive experiences. Stand tip: Immersive, hands-on displays help draw visitors in.
Official websiteHealthcare
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Dental conference and exhibition that the organiser bills as the world's largest scientific dental event. Stand tip: Meeting rooms and clean, uncluttered displays tend to matter.
Official websiteSecurity & Defence
Venue: ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi
International tri-service defence exhibition at ADNEC, held alongside NAVDEX. Stand tip: Check organiser rules early, as some areas have extra requirements.
Official websiteHealthcare
Venue: Dubai Exhibition Centre (Expo City) and Dubai World Trade Centre
Large healthcare exhibition, formerly Arab Health, held across DWTC and Dubai Exhibition Centre. Stand tip: Meeting rooms and clean, uncluttered displays tend to matter.
Official websiteFood & Beverage
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Specialty coffee trade show for roasters, equipment makers, cafe owners and baristas. Stand tip: Sampling or tasting areas and storage need planning early.
Official websiteReal Estate
Venue: Expo Centre Sharjah
Four-day Sharjah property show where UAE developers present residential, commercial and land investments. Stand tip: Scale models, screens and a private meeting area are common priorities.
Official websiteLogistics
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Project cargo and breakbulk conference and exhibition for energy companies, freight forwarders and port operators. Stand tip: Meetings drive most visits, so prioritise seating and private space.
Official websiteAviation
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul show, held with Aircraft Interiors Middle East. Stand tip: Meetings drive most visits, so prioritise seating and private space.
Official websiteFood & Beverage
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Global food and beverage trade show covering 12 food sectors, held across DWTC and Dubai Exhibition Centre. Stand tip: Sampling or tasting areas and storage need planning early.
Official websiteIndustrial
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Biennial trade show for the plastics, recycling, petrochemicals, packaging and rubber industries. Stand tip: Machinery displays need floor-load, power and access checks with the organiser.
Official websiteHealthcare
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Dubai's pharmaceutical conference and exhibition for pharma companies, distributors, pharmacists and regulators. Stand tip: Meeting rooms and clean, uncluttered displays tend to matter.
Official websiteHealthcare
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Dermatology, skin care and laser conference and exhibition for clinicians, distributors and aesthetic brands. Stand tip: Meeting rooms and clean, uncluttered displays tend to matter.
Official websiteConstruction
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
B2B show for wood and woodworking machinery, running alongside IFAC Dubai. Stand tip: Material samples and product displays need good lighting and clear flow.
Official websiteArt & Culture
Venue: Madinat Jumeirah
International art fair at Madinat Jumeirah with sections for established galleries, modernism, emerging artists and art and technology. Stand tip: Lighting and wall space need close coordination with the organiser.
Official websiteEntertainment & Leisure
Venue: ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi
Attractions industry expo in Abu Dhabi for theme park, waterpark and entertainment venue professionals. Stand tip: Immersive, hands-on displays help draw visitors in.
Official websiteReal Estate
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Dubai property sales and investment show with developers, brokers and investors. It is open to trade and public visitors. Stand tip: Scale models, screens and a private meeting area are common priorities.
Official websiteHunting & Equestrian
Venue: Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai
Dubai exhibition dedicated to hunting weapons and outdoor equipment. Stand tip: Confirm the organiser's rules for displayed products before design.
Official websiteTravel & Hospitality
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Travel and tourism trade show at Dubai World Trade Centre. Stand tip: A welcoming meeting area helps with appointment-led visitors.
Official websiteIndustrial
Venue: ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi
The UAE's industrial showcase, hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. Stand tip: Machinery displays need floor-load, power and access checks with the organiser.
Official websiteTechnology
Venue: Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai
Cybersecurity exhibition and conference hosted by the UAE Cyber Security Council, moving to Dubai Exhibition Centre. Stand tip: Plan for screens, power, data and demo areas from the first brief.
Official websiteSecurity & Defence
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Maktoum Hall
Conference and exhibition on emergency and catastrophe management at DWTC. Stand tip: Check organiser rules early, as some areas have extra requirements.
Official websiteEnergy
Venue: Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai
Energy exhibition and conference for the electricity sector, co-located with Intersolar and storage shows. Stand tip: Technical exhibitors usually need clear product zones and meeting space.
Verify with organiserTechnology
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Technology conference and exhibition at Dubai World Trade Centre. Stand tip: Plan for screens, power, data and demo areas from the first brief.
Official websiteInteriors & Design
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Interior design and fit-out show for designers, specifiers and hospitality buyers, held with Workspace and The Hotel Show. Stand tip: The stand is itself a portfolio, so finish and materials matter.
Official websiteTravel & Hospitality
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Hospitality supply show for hotel owners, operators, procurement teams and designers, held with INDEX. Stand tip: A welcoming meeting area helps with appointment-led visitors.
Verify with organiserConsumer Electronics
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Hall 8
Home appliance and consumer electronics trade show at Dubai World Trade Centre. Stand tip: Live product demos need good lighting, power and secure storage.
Verify with organiserHunting & Equestrian
Venue: ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi hunting and equestrian exhibition, held at ADNEC. Stand tip: Confirm the organiser's rules for displayed products before design.
Official websiteAviation
Venue: Dubai Airshow Site, Dubai World Central
International aerospace show with flying displays, a conference programme and aircraft orders. Stand tip: Meetings drive most visits, so prioritise seating and private space.
Official websiteAgriculture & Food
Venue: ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi
Animal protein production show, from feed to food, for the Middle East and Africa. Stand tip: Product displays and meeting space should be planned early.
We did not list these because the dates we found were inconsistent or came from a single source. Check the organiser's website:
Our directory lists upcoming shows at Dubai World Trade Centre and Expo City Dubai, including Big 5 Global (23–26 November 2026), Intersec (12–14 January 2027), WHX Dubai (25–28 January 2027) and Gulfood (15–19 March 2027). Always confirm dates with the organiser.
Major venues include Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai in Dubai, ADNEC in Abu Dhabi and Expo Centre Sharjah.
We check each entry against organiser, venue or news sources and show the source beside it. Entries marked 'Verify with organiser' come from less authoritative sources. Dates can change, so please confirm with the organiser before you book travel or a stand.
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