Best Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Trade Shows in the United Arab Emirates
10 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
The Event Scout catalog currently lists 10 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows in the United Arab Emirates with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 717 exhibitors, led by World Art Dubai 2026 (an estimated 400 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Dubai World Trade Centre (Dubai Exhibition Centre), Expo Centre Sharjah Expo Centre and ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre). 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 exhibitorsCABSAT 2026
31 Jul – 2 Oct 2027132 exhibitorsDubai International Boat Show
31 Mar 2027107 exhibitorsJewellery and Watch Show (JWS)
11–15 Nov 202652 exhibitorsSharjah International Book Fair
4–15 Nov 202614 exhibitorsDubai Design Week
3–8 Nov 2026~12 exhibitors58th Mideast Watch & Jewellery Show
30 Sep – 4 Oct 2026GESS Dubai
10–12 Nov 2026Knowledge Summit
17–18 Nov 2026Entertainment & Leisure MENA 2027
18–20 Jan 2027
Upcoming Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows in United Arab Emirates
Dubai International Boat ShowInternational31 Mar 2027Dubai, AE31 Mar 2027Dubai, AE107Fact
CABSAT 2026National31 Jul 2027Dubai, AE31 Jul 2027Dubai, AE132Fact
Jewellery and Watch Show (JWS)National11 Nov 2026Abu Dhabi, AE11 Nov 2026Abu Dhabi, AE52Fact
Sharjah International Book FairInternational4 Nov 2026Sharjah, AE4 Nov 2026Sharjah, AE14Fact
Dubai Design WeekInternational3 Nov 2026Dubai, AE3 Nov 2026Dubai, AE12Estimate
World Art Dubai 2026International19 Nov 2026Dubai, AE19 Nov 2026Dubai, AE400Estimate
58th Mideast Watch & Jewellery ShowInternational30 Sep 2026Sharjah, AE30 Sep 2026Sharjah, AE
GESS DubaiInternational10 Nov 2026Dubai, AE10 Nov 2026Dubai, AE
Knowledge SummitInternational17 Nov 2026Dubai, AE17 Nov 2026Dubai, AE
Entertainment & Leisure MENA 2027International18 Jan 2027Dubai, AE18 Jan 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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