Conferences and trade shows in the UAE
The UAE is one of the busiest conference destinations in the region. These are the large, established gatherings, with dates and the organiser's own registration links.
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Exhibition·Abu DhabiSpices and Wonders: Sailing the Indian Ocean
Oct14to 14 Feb14 Oct 2026 to 14 Feb 2027Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat IslandSpices and Wonders: Sailing the Indian Ocean runs at Louvre Abu Dhabi from 14 October 2026 to 14 February 2027.
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Conference·DubaiDubai FinTech Summit 2026
Nov2to 32 to 3 Nov 2026Madinat JumeirahThe fourth Dubai FinTech Summit, organised by DIFC, takes place on 2 and 3 November 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah.
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Conference·Abu DhabiADIPEC 2026
Nov2to 52 to 5 Nov 2026ADNEC Centre Abu DhabiThe Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference runs at ADNEC Centre from 2 to 5 November 2026.
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Conference·DubaiGulfood Manufacturing 2026
Nov3to 53 to 5 Nov 2026Dubai World Trade CentreGulfood Manufacturing, a food and beverage manufacturing show, runs from 3 to 5 November 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
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Art Here 2026 and the Richard Mille Art Prize
Nov11to 28 Feb11 Nov 2026 to 28 Feb 2027Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat IslandArt Here 2026, on the theme Confluences, with the Richard Mille Art Prize, runs at Louvre Abu Dhabi from 11 November 2026 to 28 February 2027.
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Exhibition·DubaiBig 5 Global 2026
Nov23to 2623 to 26 Nov 2026Dubai World Trade CentreBig 5 Global, a construction and building trade show, runs at Dubai World Trade Centre from 23 to 26 November 2026, with visitor, delegate and summit tickets.
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Living Legacies. Protecting Heritage. Building Hope
Nov23to 25 Apr23 Nov 2026 to 25 Apr 2027Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat IslandLiving Legacies. Protecting Heritage. Building Hope runs at Louvre Abu Dhabi from 23 November 2026 to 25 April 2027.
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Exhibition·DubaiDubai International Boat Show 2026
Nov25to 2925 to 29 Nov 2026Dubai HarbourThe Dubai International Boat Show takes place at Dubai Harbour from 25 to 29 November 2026, organised by Dubai World Trade Centre.
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Conference·Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi Finance Week 2026
Dec7to 107 to 10 Dec 2026ADGM Square, Al Maryah IslandThe fifth Abu Dhabi Finance Week runs from 7 to 10 December 2026 at ADGM Square on Al Maryah Island, with more than 70 events.
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Conference·Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2027
Jan10to 1410 to 14 Jan 2027ADNEC Centre Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi Sustainability Week runs from 10 to 14 January 2027 in Abu Dhabi, with its main events at the ADNEC Centre.
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Intersec 2027
Jan12to 1412 to 14 Jan 2027Dubai World Trade CentreIntersec, a security, safety and fire protection trade show, takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 12 to 14 January 2027, 10:00 to 18:00 daily.
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Conference·DubaiWorld Health Expo (WHX) Dubai 2027
Jan25to 2825 to 28 Jan 2027Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, and Dubai World Trade CentreWorld Health Expo, the healthcare show described as the evolution of Arab Health, runs from 25 to 28 January 2027 at two Dubai venues.
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Conference·DubaiWorld Governments Summit 2027
Feb1to 31 to 3 Feb 2027DubaiThe World Governments Summit meets in Dubai from 1 to 3 February 2027.
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Exhibition·DubaiGulfood 2027
Mar15to 1915 to 19 Mar 2027Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo CityThe Gulfood food and beverage trade show runs from 15 to 19 March 2027 across DWTC and the Dubai Exhibition Centre.
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AIM Congress 2027
Apr12to 1412 to 14 Apr 2027Dubai World Trade CentreAIM Congress, an investment event, takes place from 12 to 14 April 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
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Exhibition·DubaiArabian Travel Market 2027
May3to 63 to 6 May 2027Dubai World Trade CentreThe Arabian Travel Market is listed for 3 to 6 May 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
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Middle East Energy 2027
May11to 1311 to 13 May 2027Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo CityMiddle East Energy, an electrical infrastructure exhibition, takes place from 11 to 13 May 2027 at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City.
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INDEX Dubai 2027
Jun1to 31 to 3 Jun 2027Dubai World Trade CentreINDEX, a design and interiors trade exhibition, runs at Dubai World Trade Centre from 1 to 3 June 2027, 10:00 to 18:00 daily.
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The Hotel Show Dubai 2027
Jun1to 31 to 3 Jun 2027Dubai World Trade CentreThe Hotel Show, a hospitality trade show for the Middle East and North Africa, runs from 1 to 3 June 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
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Conference·SharjahInternational Government Communication Forum 2027
Sep8to 98 to 9 Sep 2027Expo Centre SharjahThe International Government Communication Forum takes place on 8 and 9 September 2027 at Expo Centre Sharjah.
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60th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show
Sep29to 3 Oct29 Sep to 3 Oct 2027Expo Centre SharjahThe 60th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show runs from 29 September to 3 October 2027 at Expo Centre Sharjah.
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Exhibition·SharjahEmirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition 2027
Oct8to 178 to 17 Oct 2027Expo Centre SharjahThe Emirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition runs from 8 to 17 October 2027 at Expo Centre Sharjah.
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Exhibition·DubaiDubai Airshow 2027
Nov15to 1915 to 19 Nov 2027Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai Airshow siteThe Dubai Airshow, an aviation, space and defence show, returns to Dubai World Central from 15 to 19 November 2027.