Dubai, UAE – Dubai will host 20 major international exhibitions and events in November 2026 across Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai, covering sectors from food manufacturing and education to automotive, mining, art and construction.
Key events and dates
- 3–5 Nov: Gulfood Manufacturing (2,500+ exhibitors from 72 countries), GulfHost, ISM Middle East and Private Label Middle East
- 10–12 Nov: GESS Dubai, EV World and Automechanika Dubai (1,500+ exhibitors, 30,000+ trade buyers)
- 14–15 Nov: 1st ICAI GCC Annual International Conference
- 16–18 Nov: World Police Summit, The Mining Show, Middle East Organic and Natural Products Expo, International Apparel & Textile Fair and Dubai International Food Safety Conference
- 19–22 Nov: World Art Dubai (105+ galleries, 10,000+ artworks)
- 23–26 Nov: Big 5 Global (1,800+ exhibitors from 165+ countries), GeoWorld and HVACR World
- 27–28 Nov: HYROX Dubai at DEC, Expo City Dubai
Why it matters
The packed calendar reinforces Dubai’s role as a global hub for trade shows and business events. The World Police Summit, hosted by Dubai Police, is held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, while Dubai Culture partners on World Art Dubai.
Source: WAM via Gulf News.
