Dubai Events 2026

Explore Dubai’s dynamic lineup of conferences and exhibitions in 2026 by browsing Gateway Group’s month‑by‑month events listings. As a premier global business hub, Dubai will welcome international leaders, sector specialists, and professionals for insightful discussions, debates, and high‑value networking opportunities. Be part of the action.

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Disclaimer: This guide is for reference only. Gateway Group cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies or changes to events, dates and venues included in this guide. Check the details independently before registering or attending any events. Links to event websites included for your convenience.

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Dubai events January 2026

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01 NEW YEAR'S DAY, PUBLIC HOLIDAY

05 School Spring Term Commences

12-13 Dubai International Project Management Forum, Madinat Arena, Madinat Jumeirah

12-14 INTERSEC, DWTC

12-14 Light and Intelligent Building Middle East, DWTC

13-15 FESPA Middle East 2026, Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC)

15-17 EROC Global Forum, Intercontinental Festival City, Dubai

16-18 Middle East Heart Failure Conference, Raffles Hotel, Dubai

18-20 World of Coffee Dubai, DWTC

19-20 World Lawyers Forum, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront

19-20 International Crop Science Conference & Exhibition, Le Meridien Hotel & Conference Center

19-21 UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition - AEEDC Dubai, DWTC

20-21 Lubricant Expo Middle East, Festival Arena

21-27 Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2026

26-30 Gulfood 2026, DWTC

26-30 GulfHost 2026, DWTC

28-29 Middle East School Leadership Conference, Habtoor Grand Resort

29 Rex Bitumen, Petrochemicals & Petroproducts, JW Marriott, Hotel Marina Dubai

Dubai events February 2026

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01-02 Future Fuels MENA Summit, Le Méridien Conference Centre, Dubai

01-02 Connecting Green Hydrogen MENA, Le Méridien Conference Centre, Dubai

01-02 Carbon Capture MENA Summit, Le Méridien Conference Centre, Dubai

01-02 Clean Tech Roadshow, Le Méridien Conference Centre, Dubai

01-06 Dubai Fashion Week

02-03 Professional Beauty GCC 2026, Festival Arena

02-05 The Dubai Sugar Conference, InterContinental Dubai Festival City

03-04 Middle East Bunkering Convention 2026, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah

03-04 Family Office Forum Dubai, The Palace, Downtown Dubai

04-05 7th HR & People Development Summit 2026, JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai Marina

04-05 Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) & Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO ME), DWTC

04-05 Breakbulk Middle East, DWTC

04-05 World Shisha Show, DWTC

04-06 International Arab Actuarial Congress 2026, Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel

04-08 World Stamp Exhibition 2026, DWTC

06-08 EDEC 2025 (Emirates Diabetes & Endocrine Congress), DWTC

06-08 Taste of Dubai Festival, Dubai Media City Amphitheater

07 Emirates Pediatric Pulmonary Conference, Conrad Hotel

07 Global Education Expo 2026, Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel

07-08 DDX Conference, Radisson Red Dubai Silicon Oasis

07-08 Dubai Stem Cells Congress, Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai

09 InvestPro UAE Dubai 2026, St Regis Downtown Dubai

09-11 AIBC Eurasia, Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City

09-19 WHX World Health Expo, Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC)

10-11 SIGMA, Festival Arena, Dubai Festsival City

10-11 UserConf Dubai 2026, Ritz Carlton, DIFC

10-11 GTR MENA 2026 DUBAI, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road

10-12 IFX Expo Dubai, DWTC

10-12 Capacity Middle East 2025, Grand Hyatt Dubai

10-12 Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Expo (DEAL 2026), DWTC

10-13 WHX Labs Dubai (formerly Medlab Middle East), DWTC

11 Schools Mid-term Break commences. (Schools resume on 16 February.)

11 Family Office Summit Dubai, Park Hyatt, Dubai

11-12 STEP 2025 Dubai, Dubai Internet City

11-12 IDC CIO Summit 2026, Atlantis, The Palm

13-15 Dubai International Neurology Conogress, Intercontinental Dubai Festival City

14-15 Tecno Sepsis 2026, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre

18 or 19 Holy Month of Ramadan is expected to commence

The month of Ramadan in the UAE begins and ends with the official sighting of the moon. Ramadan in 2026 is expected to commence on 18 or 19 February and will last for 29 or 30 days. During the holy month, daytime fasting is observed and it is forbidden for both Muslims and non‑Muslims to eat or drink in public between sunrise and sunset. Iftar is the evening meal at sunset when the fast is broken, and Suhoor is the late‑night or pre‑dawn meal taken before sunrise. To learn more about Ramadan and how it affects living, working, and doing business in the UAE, read our collection of Ramadan blog articles.

Dubai events March 2025

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01-30 Holy Month of Ramadan

The month of Ramadan commences and finishes upon the sighting of the moon in the UAE. Ramadan is is expected to commence on 1st March 2025 and it will last for 29 or 30 days. During the holy month, daytime fasting is observed when it is forbidden for Muslims and non-Muslims to eat and drink in public between sunrise and sunset. Iftar is the sunset meal when the daytime fast breaks. Suhoor is a late night or early morning meal, anytime before sunrise. To learn about Ramadan and how it affects living, working and doing business in the UAE, read our collection of Ramadan blog articles.

08 International Women's Day

17-19 Dubai International Horse Fair, DWTC

24 School Spring Break Commences

31-02 Apr EID AL FITR, PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Dates for Guidance: Islamic holiday, specific dates subject to the moon sighting in the UAE)