DubaiTrade Fairs, Exhibitions & Business Events: Where to Stay
17 major trade fairs, exhibitions and conferences run in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. For each business event below you get the dates, the venue and hotels near the halls, booked with free cancellation and Pay Weekly for business travellers. Rooms nearest the venue sell out first, so book early.
Nearest airports: DWC · DXB
Popular areas for attendees: Dubai South / Expo City · Dubai Marina · Jebel Ali · Sheikh Zayed Road · Trade Centre District · Business Bay.
All Dubai trade fairs and exhibitions
GITEX GLOBAL
7 Dec to 11 Dec 2026Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai
GITEX GLOBAL hotelsGulfood
15 Mar to 19 Mar 2027Dubai World Trade Centre
Gulfood hotelsBig 5 Global
23 Nov to 26 Nov 2026Dubai World Trade Centre
Big 5 Global hotelsWHX Dubai (World Health Expo Dubai) — formerly Arab Health
25 Jan to 28 Jan 2027Dubai World Trade Centre
WHX Dubai (World Health Expo Dubai) — formerly Arab Health hotelsArabian Travel Market
3 May to 6 May 2027Dubai World Trade Centre
Arabian Travel Market hotelsSeamless Middle East
24 May to 26 May 2027Dubai World Trade Centre
Seamless Middle East hotelsDubai Airshow
15 Nov to 19 Nov 2027Dubai Airshow Site, Dubai World Central (DWC)
Dubai Airshow hotelsBeautyworld Middle East
6 Oct to 8 Oct 2026Dubai World Trade Centre
Beautyworld Middle East hotelsAutomechanika Dubai
10 Nov to 12 Nov 2026Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai
Automechanika Dubai hotelsWETEX & Dubai Solar Show
20 Oct to 22 Oct 2026Dubai World Trade Centre
WETEX & Dubai Solar Show hotelsIntersec
12 Jan to 14 Jan 2027Dubai World Trade Centre
Intersec hotelsGulfood Manufacturing
3 Nov to 5 Nov 2026Dubai World Trade Centre
Gulfood Manufacturing hotelsMiddle East Energy
11 May to 13 May 2027Dubai World Trade Centre
Middle East Energy hotelsINDEX Dubai
1 June to 3 June 2027Dubai World Trade Centre
INDEX Dubai hotelsArabPlast
24 Mar to 26 Mar 2027Dubai World Trade Centre
ArabPlast hotelsWHX Labs Dubai (formerly Medlab Middle East)
26 Jan to 29 Jan 2027Dubai World Trade Centre
WHX Labs Dubai (formerly Medlab Middle East) hotelsPaperworld Middle East
13 Oct to 15 Oct 2026Dubai World Trade Centre
Paperworld Middle East hotels
Dubai trade fairs and exhibitions: FAQs
What are the biggest trade shows and exhibitions in Dubai?
Dubai hosts 17 major trade fairs and exhibitions, including GITEX GLOBAL, Gulfood, Big 5 Global, WHX Dubai (World Health Expo Dubai) — formerly Arab Health. Each has a hotel guide with rooms near the venue on Event Escapes.
When are the main Dubai trade fairs?
GITEX GLOBAL runs 7 Dec to 11 Dec 2026. Gulfood runs 15 Mar to 19 Mar 2027. Big 5 Global runs 23 Nov to 26 Nov 2026. WHX Dubai (World Health Expo Dubai) — formerly Arab Health runs 25 Jan to 28 Jan 2027. Dates can change, so confirm with each official event site.
Where should I stay for an exhibition in Dubai?
The most convenient areas for attendees are Dubai South / Expo City, Dubai Marina, Jebel Ali, Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre District, Business Bay. Booking near the exhibition halls saves commute time on show days.
How do I book hotels for a Dubai business event?
Choose a fair below to see hotels near that venue, with free cancellation and Pay Weekly over up to 16 weeks. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised invoice.
EventEscapes is an independent travel platform and is not affiliated with these events or their organizers. Dates and venues can change. Verify with each official event site before booking travel.