The world has its eyes on Dubai. The city has a very busy social calendar ranging from the Dubai World Cup, the world’s richest horse race, to the famed Dubai Shopping Festival. Dubai regularly hosts regionally significant exhibitions and trade shows. You may like to time your trip to coincide with one of the many exciting events, so check the dates before you go.
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Date |
Location |
Remarks |
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December (2011) |
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Christmas |
25 Dec* |
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January (2012) |
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Intersec Exhibition
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15 Jan – 17 Jan |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Infrastructure, Design and Development |
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Arab Health Exhibition & Congress |
23 Jan – 26 Jan |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Healthcare and Biotechnology |
| SIGN AND GRAPHIC IMAGING MIDDLE EAST
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31 Jan - 02 Feb
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Dubai World Trade Centre
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International Trade Event for the Middle East's Signage and Graphic Imaging Industry
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AEEDC |
31 Jan - 02 Feb |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Dental Conference & Arab Dental
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MIDDLE EAST RAIL |
31 Jan - 02 Feb |
Madinat Arena |
Conference dedicated to the railroad sector |
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February (2012) |
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AIRCRAFT INTERIORS MIDDLE EAST |
01 Feb – 02 Feb |
Airport Expo Dubai |
The newest Middle East Aviation Show, focusing on Cabin & VIP Interiors, In-Flight
Entertainment and In-Flight Catering |
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Middle East Electricity Exhibition
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07 Feb – 09 Feb |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Global Energy |
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GULFOOD EXHIBITION |
19 Feb – 22 Feb |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Food and Beverage, Hotel, Refrigeration and Food Service Equipment,
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| ISS WORLD MEA
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20 Feb - 22 Feb
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JW Marriott Hotel Dubai
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Intelligence Support Systems for Lawful Interception, Criminal Investigations and Intelligence Gathering
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| MRO Middle East
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26 Feb – 27 Feb
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Airport Expo Dubai
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Air, Rail and Auto
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OFFSHORE ARABIA |
27 Feb – 29 Feb |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Regional Conference & Exhibition on Offshore/ Coastal Protection |
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CABSAT |
28 Feb – 01 Mar |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Middle East International Cable, Satellite, Broadcast & Telecommunications Exhibition |
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March (2012) |
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SME Invest Exhibitions and Conference |
05 Mar – 07 Mar |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
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Careers UAE |
05 Mar – 07 Mar |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
- |
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HEDGE FUNDS WORLD MIDDLE EAST |
05 Mar – 07 Mar |
Jumeirah Beach Hotel |
Hedge Funds Conference |
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PLAYWORLD MIDDLE EAST |
06 Mar – 08 Mar |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
The world of kids - toys, games and children's lifestyle |
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WETEX |
06 Mar – 08 Mar |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Water, Energy Technology and Environment Exhibition |
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AQUARIYA DUBAI |
07 Mar – 09 Mar |
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Dubai |
- |
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GULF BIKE EXPO |
09 Mar – 11 Mar |
Dubai Festival City |
Bike Expo |
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DUPHAT |
12 Mar – 14 Mar |
Dubai World Trade Centre
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Healthcare, Medical and Scientific |
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Boat Show |
13 Mar – 17 Mar |
Dubai World Trade Centre
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Automotive and Transport |
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Arabian Horse Championship |
15 Mar – 17 Mar |
Dubai World Trade Centre
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Agriculture, Veterinary, Equestrian and Horticulture |
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ART DUBAI |
21Mar – 24 Mar
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Madinat Arena |
Contemporary Art Fair |
| Arablab
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26 Mar – 29 Mar
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Dubai World Trade Centre
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Healthcare and Biotechnology
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Motexha Exhibition |
27 Mar – 29 Mar |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Recreation and Lifestyle |
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April (2012) |
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AGRA Middle East Exhibition |
01 Apr – 03 Apr |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Trade, Travel and Tourism |
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MOTEXHA |
01 Apr – 03 Apr |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
The Middle East’s Largest Garments, Textiles, Leather & Fashion Accessories
Trade Exhibition |
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WOODSHOW |
03 Apr – 05 Apr |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Wood and Wood Machinery Show |
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Bride Show |
04 Apr – 07 Apr |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
- |
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GULF RAIL |
17 Apr – 19 Apr |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
- |
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PALME |
24 Apr – 26 Apr |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
- |
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MEFTEC |
25 Apr – 26 Apr |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Business and Finance |
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ATM |
30 Apr – 03 May |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Trade, Travel and Tourism |
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May (2012) |
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PALME Middle East |
01 May – 03 May |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Broadcasting and Communications |
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Arabiashop |
08 May – 10 May |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Miscellaneous |
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VISION-X DUBAI |
08 May – 10 May |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Optical & Ophthalmic Exhibition and Conference |
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Hardware & Tools Middle East |
08 May – 15 May |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Middle East Hardware & Tools Trade Event |
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The Hotel Show |
15 May – 17 May |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
International Exhibition of the Hospitality Industry |
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The Office Exhibition |
15 May – 17 May |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Office Furniture and Equipment Fair |
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Airport Show |
22 May – 24 May |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
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Automechanika Middle East |
22 May – 24 May |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
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Beauty World Middle |
29 May – 31 May |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Healthcare and Biotechnology |
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Baby & Children's Products |
29 May – 31 May |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
China Sourcing Fair for Baby & Children's Products |
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Home Products - Dubai |
29 May – 31 May |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
China Sourcing Fair for Home Products |
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Hardware & Building Materials |
29 May – 31 May |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Source Hardware & Building Materials direct from China Suppliers |
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Electronics Fair - Dubai |
29 May – 31 May |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
China Sourcing Fair for Electronics & Components |
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Gifts & Premiums - Dubai |
29 May – 31 May |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Trade Show dedicated to gifts and premiums |
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GULF BEAUTY |
29 May – 31 May |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Middle East's Trade Show for The Beauty Industry |
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June (2012) |
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Hospital Build Middle East Exhibition & Congress |
04 Jun – 06 Jun |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Healthcare, Medical and Scientific |
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September (2012) |
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Middle East Pool & SPA |
23 Sep – 25 Sep |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Exhibition focusing on state-of-the-art technologies and know-how in pool construction
with all other related materials and products |
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October (2012) |
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CITYSCAPE GLOBAL |
02 Oct – 04 Oct |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
International Property Investment And Development Event |
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AL FARES |
06 Oct – 08 Oct |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
Horse products and related services of the equine industry |
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GITEX |
14 Oct – 18 Oct |
Dubai World Trade Centre |
International Trade Show for the ICT Industry |