Best Aerospace & Defence Trade Shows in the United Arab Emirates
10 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
The Event Scout catalog currently lists 10 Aerospace & Defence trade shows in the United Arab Emirates with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 4,271 exhibitors, led by ADIHEX Abu Dhabi (an estimated 2,405 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Dubai World Trade Centre (Dubai Exhibition Centre), DWC, Dubai Airshow Site and ADNEC Centre (Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company). Events run across Abu Dhabi Emirate and Dubai Emirate.
What counts as a Aerospace & Defence trade show: Aerospace & Defence trade shows cover flight, space and the military domain — airframes, airlines and air transport, space and astronautics, military technology, defence and naval systems, and drones.
Top Aerospace & Defence trade shows in United Arab Emirates
ADIHEX Abu Dhabi
6 Sep 2027~2,405 exhibitorsIntersec Global
12–14 Jan 20271,184 exhibitorsBreakbulk Middle East 2027
2–3 Feb 2027~250 exhibitorsMRO Middle East
2–3 Feb 2027236 exhibitorsWorld Police Summit
16–18 Nov 2026~170 exhibitorsGLOBAL AEROSPACE SUMMIT 2026
15–19 Nov 202713 exhibitorsDubai Air Show
17–21 Nov 202713 exhibitorsInternational Summit Aviation Training
29–30 Sep 2027International Summit Aviation Training
29–30 Sep 2027AIME
15–19 Nov 2027
Upcoming Aerospace & Defence trade shows in United Arab Emirates
Intersec GlobalFlagship12 Jan 2027Dubai, AE12 Jan 2027Dubai, AE1,184Fact
MRO Middle EastInternational2 Feb 2027Dubai, AE2 Feb 2027Dubai, AE236Fact
ADIHEX Abu DhabiFlagship6 Sep 2027Abu Dhabi, AE6 Sep 2027Abu Dhabi, AE2,405Estimate
GLOBAL AEROSPACE SUMMIT 2026International15 Nov 2027Dubai, AE15 Nov 2027Dubai, AE13Fact
Dubai Air ShowInternational17 Nov 2027Dubai, AE17 Nov 2027Dubai, AE13Fact
Breakbulk Middle East 2027International2 Feb 2027Dubai, AE2 Feb 2027Dubai, AE250Estimate
World Police SummitInternational16 Nov 2026Dubai, AE16 Nov 2026Dubai, AE170Estimate
International Summit Aviation TrainingInternational29 Sep 2027Dubai, AE29 Sep 2027Dubai, AE
International Summit Aviation TrainingInternational29 Sep 2027Dubai, AE29 Sep 2027Dubai, AE
AIMEInternational15 Nov 2027Dubai, AE15 Nov 2027Dubai, AE
Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
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