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UAE business events and exhibitions to know for late 2026
From ATM and GISEC to Wetex, Big 5 and GITEX: the major Dubai shows for founders, SMEs and B2B companies this season.
Dubai's exhibition calendar is one of the busiest in the world. These shows bring buyers, investors and partners to the city.
Highlights in the second half of 2026
- Arabian Travel Market (ATM): 14 to 17 September, Dubai World Trade Centre
- GISEC cybersecurity: 16 to 18 September, Dubai Exhibition Centre
- Wetex (energy, water, sustainability): 20 to 22 October, Dubai World Trade Centre
- Big 5 Global (construction): 23 to 26 November
- GITEX Global with Expand North Star: December, Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City
Choose by customer, not size
Go to the shows your ideal customers attend, not the biggest ones. One focused event with booked meetings beats three walk-throughs.
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Tell us your timeline and we will help you arrive with a product and a list of people to meet. Book a meeting.
Event dates can change. Always confirm on the organiser's website.
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