Jan 12–14
Intersec
Security, fire, safety and cyber
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UAE Trade Show Calendar 2026
Tier-one exhibitions across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, with our recommended ExpoReach coverage packages. Browse the year by month, or find the shows in your sector.
36
Events
11
Sectors
3
Emirates
5
Venues
Dates as provided. Entries marked TBC are pending organiser confirmation. IDEX and NAVDEX next run in February 2027. Dubai Airshow last ran in November 2025 (biennial). Where a show has already taken place this year, check the organiser for its next edition.
Calendar 2026
January to March
January 2026
Jan 12–15
SteelFab
Steel fabrication, industrial buyers
Jan 13–15
World Future Energy Summit (WFES)
Flagship clean-energy and sustainability event
Jan 19–21
AEEDC Dubai
Large dental conference and exhibition
Jan 19–21
UMEX & SimTEX
Unmanned systems and simulation
Jan 26–30
Gulfood
Global F&B trade show, very high international exhibitor mix
February 2026
Feb 4–5
AIME Aircraft Interiors ME
Aircraft cabin interiors and services
Feb 4–5
Breakbulk Middle East
Project cargo and heavy-lift logistics
Feb 4–5
MRO Middle East
Aviation MRO and aftermarket
Feb 9–12
World Health Expo (formerly Arab Health)
Major MEA hospital and medtech sourcing show
Feb 10–13
MEDLAB Middle East
Laboratory and diagnostics, in the same week as World Health Expo
March 2026
Mar 23–25
Dubai Derma
Dermatology and aesthetics, strong healthcare professional presence
Mar 24–26
DUPHAT
Pharma manufacturing and distribution
Calendar 2026
April to June
April 2026
Apr 7–9
Intersolar / Energy Storage ME
Co-located with Middle East Energy, solar and storage suppliers
Apr 7–9
Middle East Energy
Power, grid, renewables, regional utility buyers
Apr · TBC
Mideast Watch & Jewellery Show
Biannual regional jewellery fair, with a second edition in October
Apr 22–26
World Art Dubai
Art fair with gallery and trade presence
May 2026
May 5–7
GISEC Global
Cybersecurity vendors and enterprise buyers
May 19–21
ISNR Abu Dhabi
Homeland security and resilience
June 2026
Jun 2–4
Index Dubai
Interiors and furniture, regional sourcing hub
Calendar 2026
July to September
August 2026
Aug 3–5
METAS Tyre, Auto & Spare Parts
Tyres and spare parts for MEA
September 2026
Sep 7–9
Annual Investment Meeting (AIM)
FDI, investment promotion, government and investors
Sep 13–18
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
Publishing and rights market
Sep 22–24
Seamless Middle East
Fintech, payments, banking and retail tech
Calendar 2026
October to December
October 2026
Oct 6–8
Beautyworld Middle East
Major cosmetics and fragrance trade show
Oct 20–22
WETEX & Dubai Solar Show
DEWA-backed sustainability and clean-tech show
November 2026
Nov 4–15
Sharjah International Book Fair
Large regional book fair
Nov 10–12
Automechanika Dubai
Largest regional automotive aftermarket show
Nov 10–12
Gulfood Manufacturing
Processing, ingredients, packaging, strong B2B
Nov · TBC
ADIPEC
Global oil and gas and energy transition platform
Nov 25–28
EVS United Arab Emirates
Electric vehicles and EV parts
December 2026
Dec 1–4
The Big 5 Global
Largest regional construction show
Dec 8–11
GITEX Global
Flagship regional tech and ICT show
Outside 2026
Biennial shows between editions
Dubai Airshow last ran in November 2025. IDEX and NAVDEX next run in February 2027.
Nov 2025 · last ed.
Dubai Airshow
Global aviation and aerospace platform
Feb 2027 · next ed.
IDEX
Major global defence show (next edition 2027)
Feb 2027 · next ed.
NAVDEX
Naval defence, co-located with IDEX
By sector
Find the shows in your sector
Every show in the calendar, grouped by sector. Select a show to jump to its dates and venue.
Energy & Environment
- World Future Energy Summit (WFES)Jan 13–15
- Intersolar / Energy Storage MEApr 7–9
- Middle East EnergyApr 7–9
- WETEX & Dubai Solar ShowOct 20–22
- ADIPECNov · TBC
Healthcare & Life Sciences
- AEEDC DubaiJan 19–21
- World Health Expo (formerly Arab Health)Feb 9–12
- MEDLAB Middle EastFeb 10–13
- Dubai DermaMar 23–25
- DUPHATMar 24–26
Security & Defence
- IntersecJan 12–14
- UMEX & SimTEXJan 19–21
- ISNR Abu DhabiMay 19–21
- IDEXFeb 2027 · next ed.
- NAVDEXFeb 2027 · next ed.
Automotive & Mobility
- METAS Tyre, Auto & Spare PartsAug 3–5
- Automechanika DubaiNov 10–12
- EVS United Arab EmiratesNov 25–28
Aviation & Maritime
- AIME Aircraft Interiors MEFeb 4–5
- MRO Middle EastFeb 4–5
- Dubai AirshowNov 2025 · last ed.
Construction & Building
- SteelFabJan 12–15
- Index DubaiJun 2–4
- The Big 5 GlobalDec 1–4
Education & Publishing
- World Art DubaiApr 22–26
- Abu Dhabi International Book FairSep 13–18
- Sharjah International Book FairNov 4–15
Technology & Digital
- GISEC GlobalMay 5–7
- Seamless Middle EastSep 22–24
- GITEX GlobalDec 8–11
Beauty & Lifestyle
- Mideast Watch & Jewellery ShowApr · TBC
- Beautyworld Middle EastOct 6–8
Food & Beverage
- GulfoodJan 26–30
- Gulfood ManufacturingNov 10–12
Logistics & Trade
- Breakbulk Middle EastFeb 4–5
- Annual Investment Meeting (AIM)Sep 7–9
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