Upcoming Exhibitions in Dubai: 2026 and 2027 Event Calendar
Upcoming exhibitions in Dubai are Dubai Design Week (3–8 November 2026 at Dubai Design District), GITEX Global (7–11 December 2026 at Dubai Exhibition Centre Expo City Dubai), Dubai Shopping Festival (4 December 2026–17 January 2027 citywide), Gulfood (15–19 March 2027) and Arabian Travel Market (3–6 May 2027) at Dubai World Trade Centre. Medialinks provides staffing for these events.
Dubai hosts annual events across design, technology, retail, food, travel and beauty. Use this guide to compare key dates and venues.
The list starts with the next event after 15 October 2026 and continues into 2027. Each event guide covers the audience and suitable visitor-facing roles.
This Dubai exhibition calendar 2026 includes early 2027 dates for forward planning. Browse the major trade shows in Dubai and open the relevant guide.
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Upcoming Events in Dubai
Events appear in chronological order from Dubai Design Week in November 2026 to Beautyworld Dubai in October 2027. The organiser rebranded Beautyworld Middle East as Beautyworld Dubai for its 30th edition.
Confirm final access times and visitor rules with the organiser. The dates and venues below reflect official information available on 15 October 2026. Beautyworld Dubai is confirmed for 19–21 October 2027 at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai.
| Event | Date | Venue | Dedicated Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Design Week | 3 to 8 November 2026 | Dubai Design District (d3) | Explore Dubai Design Week event staffing → |
| GITEX Global | 7 to 11 December 2026 | Dubai Exhibition Centre Expo City Dubai | Explore GITEX event staffing in Dubai → |
| Dubai Shopping Festival | 4 December 2026 to 17 January 2027 | Citywide across Dubai | Explore Dubai Shopping Festival event staffing → |
| Gulfood | 15 to 19 March 2027 | Dubai World Trade Centre & Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai | Explore Gulfood event staffing in Dubai → |
| Arabian Travel Market | 3 to 6 May 2027 | Dubai World Trade Centre | Explore Arabian Travel Market event staffing → |
| Beautyworld Dubai (formerly Beautyworld Middle East) | 19–21 October 2027 | Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai | Explore Beautyworld Dubai event staffing → |
Major Annual Events in Dubai
Each annual event attracts a different audience. Open its guide to understand the setting and suitable visitor-facing roles.
- 3 to 8 November 2026
- Dubai
Dubai Design Week
Dubai Design Week returns from 3 to 8 November 2026 at Dubai Design District (d3). It brings together design exhibitions, installations and creative programmes. Hostesses, brand ambassadors and visitor support staff can guide guests and support branded spaces.
- Hostesses
- Brand Ambassadors
- Visitor Support
- 7 to 11 December 2026
- DEC, Expo City Dubai
GITEX Global
GITEX Global runs from 7 to 11 December 2026 at Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai. It brings together technology companies, startups and business leaders. Registration staff, hostesses and brand ambassadors can support check-in and stand engagement.
- Registration Staff
- Hostesses
- Brand Ambassadors
- 4 Dec 2026 – 17 Jan 2027
- Dubai
Dubai Shopping Festival
Dubai Shopping Festival runs from 4 December 2026 to 17 January 2027 across the city. The programme combines retail activity with entertainment and experiences. Promoters, product sampling staff and supervisors can support mall campaigns and pop-ups.
- Promoters
- Product Sampling Staff
- Supervisors
- 15 to 19 March 2027
- DWTC & DEC Expo City
Gulfood
Gulfood takes place from 15 to 19 March 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai. It serves buyers, distributors and food industry professionals. Hostesses, product sampling staff and brand ambassadors can support tastings and product presentation.
- Hostesses
- Product Sampling Staff
- Brand Ambassadors
- 3 to 6 May 2027
- Dubai World Trade Centre
Arabian Travel Market
Arabian Travel Market returns from 3 to 6 May 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre. It connects tourism boards, travel companies, hospitality brands and buyers. Hostesses, registration staff and brand ambassadors can support guest welcome and stand conversations.
- Hostesses
- Registration Staff
- Brand Ambassadors
- 19–21 October 2027
- DEC, Expo City Dubai
Beautyworld Dubai
The organiser rebranded Beautyworld Middle East as Beautyworld Dubai for its 30th edition. The 30th edition took place from 6–8 October 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Beautyworld Dubai returns from 19–21 October 2027 at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. Medialinks staffed the Sterling Perfumes and Armaf stands at Beauty World.
- Hostesses
- Promoters
- Product Sampling Staff
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Why Book Medialinks for Dubai Events
Medialinks is a Dubai-based event staffing and brand activation agency. Share the event name, venue, dates and visitor-facing tasks to define the right roles.
Medialinks staffed the Sterling Perfumes and Armaf stands at Beauty World 2026 from 6–8 October 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre. This supports its wider event staffing and brand activation work in Dubai.
Call +971 54 321 0234 or email hello@themedialinks.ae to discuss your event. The office is open Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 18:30 at City 4 Building Office 410 Al Garhoud Dubai.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dubai Events
How far in advance should I book staff for GITEX or Gulfood?
Start once the dates, venue and stand schedule are confirmed. Early planning gives you time to define each role and prepare a clear brief. Share the details with Medialinks for a staffing review.
How many staff do I need for an exhibition stand?
Team size depends on the stand layout, opening hours and visitor flow. List reception, registration, demonstrations, sampling and lead support separately. This helps assign roles without guessing.
Should I hire a hostess, promoter or brand ambassador for a trade show?
Choose the role by the work required. A hostess welcomes guests while a promoter starts product conversations. A brand ambassador represents the brand and communicates its key message.
Do I need multilingual staff for an exhibition in Dubai?
Match languages to the visitors you expect. Review the event audience and target markets before finalising the brief. Share each priority language with the agency.
What does exhibition staffing cost in Dubai?
Cost depends on the role, schedule, dates and staffing brief. Shift length and language needs can affect the quote. Read the cost guide before requesting an event-specific quote.
Can one agency cover multiple events in one season?
One agency can cover several events when each has a separate brief. Record the date, venue, shifts and required roles for every event. This keeps the scope clear when schedules change.
Plan Your Next Exhibition in Dubai
Choose the relevant event guide. Then share the event name, dates, venue and required roles with Medialinks.
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