Best Food & Beverage Trade Shows in the United Arab Emirates

19 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count

The Event Scout catalog currently lists 19 Food & Beverage trade shows in the United Arab Emirates with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 7,303 exhibitors, led by Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 (an estimated 2,191 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Dubai World Trade Centre (Dubai Exhibition Centre), Dubai World Trade Centre, Halls 1,2,3,4, and Za'abeel 3 and ADNEC Centre (Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company). Events run across Abu Dhabi Emirate, Dubai Emirate and Sharjah Emirate.

What counts as a Food & Beverage trade show: Food & Beverage trade shows cover edible and drinkable products end to end — ingredients, drinks and spirits, bakery, confectionery, dairy, meat and seafood, alongside the processing and food machinery that makes them.

Top Food & Beverage trade shows in United Arab Emirates

Upcoming Food & Beverage trade shows in United Arab Emirates

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Frequently asked questions

How many Food & Beverage trade shows are there in the United Arab Emirates?
Event Scout currently tracks 19 Food & Beverage trade shows in the United Arab Emirates, with editions in 2026 & 2027.
When is Food & Beverage trade-show season in the United Arab Emirates?
By start date, most tracked Food & Beverage trade shows in the United Arab Emirates run in November and January.
What is the largest Food & Beverage trade show in the United Arab Emirates?
Measured by estimated exhibitor count, the largest tracked event is Gulfood Manufacturing 2026, with an estimated 2,191 exhibitors.

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 This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

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