Best Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Trade Shows in the United Arab Emirates
9 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
The Event Scout catalog currently lists 9 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows in the United Arab Emirates with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 935 exhibitors, led by World Art Dubai 2026 (an estimated 400 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Dubai World Trade Centre (Dubai Exhibition Centre), ADNEC Centre (Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company) and Dubai Design District (d3). Events run across Abu Dhabi Emirate, Dubai Emirate and Sharjah Emirate.
What counts as a Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade show: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows cover fine and contemporary art, sculpture, performing arts, music and instruments, photography, museums and libraries, books, antiques, stamp and coin collecting, handicrafts, model-making and sewing.
Top Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows in United Arab Emirates
World Art Dubai 2026
19–22 Nov 2026~400 exhibitorsWT Process & Machinery
10–11 Nov 2026~250 exhibitorsDubai International Boat Show
25–29 Nov 2026108 exhibitorsJewellery and Watch Show (JWS)
11–15 Nov 202663 exhibitorsArt Dubai
7–11 Apr 2027~56 exhibitorsDubai Design Week
3–8 Nov 2026~44 exhibitorsSharjah International Book Fair
4–15 Nov 202614 exhibitorsGESS Dubai
10–12 Nov 2026Knowledge Summit
19 Sep 2027
Upcoming Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows in United Arab Emirates
Dubai International Boat ShowInternational25 Nov 2026Dubai, AE25 Nov 2026Dubai, AE108Fact
WT Process & MachineryFlagship10 Nov 2026Dubai, AE10 Nov 2026Dubai, AE250Estimate
Jewellery and Watch Show (JWS)National11 Nov 2026Abu Dhabi, AE11 Nov 2026Abu Dhabi, AE63Fact
Dubai Design WeekInternational3 Nov 2026Dubai, AE3 Nov 2026Dubai, AE44Estimate
Sharjah International Book FairInternational4 Nov 2026Sharjah, AE4 Nov 2026Sharjah, AE14Fact
World Art Dubai 2026International19 Nov 2026Dubai, AE19 Nov 2026Dubai, AE400Estimate
GESS DubaiInternational10 Nov 2026Dubai, AE10 Nov 2026Dubai, AE
Art DubaiInternational7 Apr 2027Dubai, AE7 Apr 2027Dubai, AE56Estimate
Knowledge SummitInternational19 Sep 2027Dubai, AE19 Sep 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 This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
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