7–9 Dec 2026 · Dubai, AE

Retail & Event

Retail & Event is a sector within the SGI Mena exhibition that focuses on brand activation, retail environments and experiential installations with short project cycles and immediate commercial impact. It brings together exhibitors offering experiential fabrication, interactive kiosks and activation tools, corporate and premium gifting, and immersive installations, and connects them with buyers such as retail groups, mall operators, brand activation agencies and experiential designers. The sector emphasizes custom experiential installations and crossovers with LED, audio and lighting technologies, and is presented at the Dubai World Trade Centre during SGI Mena.

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Dates
7–9 Dec 2026
Venue
Dubai World Trade Centre (Dubai Exhibition Centre)
Location
Dubai, AE
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Trade
Duration
3 days
Scale
International
Media & EntertainmentGifts, Toys & SeasonalPackaging & PrintingHome, Furniture & InteriorsRetail & Consumer GoodsTourism & Hospitality
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About Retail & Event

Retail & Event is an international trade show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the Media & Entertainment and Gifts, Toys & Seasonal industries. The 2026 edition runs 7–9 Dec 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (Dubai Exhibition Centre).

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Venue

Dubai World Trade Centre (Dubai Exhibition Centre)

Sheikh Zayed Rd, Trade Centre Trade Centre 2, Dubai, Dubai Emirate, AE

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Frequently asked questions

When is Retail & Event 2026?
Retail & Event 2026 runs 7–9 Dec 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (Dubai Exhibition Centre).
Where is Retail & Event held?
Retail & Event is held at Dubai World Trade Centre (Dubai Exhibition Centre) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Is Retail & Event worth attending?
Retail & Event is an international trade show for the Media & Entertainment and Gifts, Toys & Seasonal industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.

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