Dubai World Trade Centre is where global business connects — and November and December are its biggest weeks of the year. From the construction mega-show Big 5 Global to the technology giant GITEX, this is the season when the world’s industries land in Dubai. Here is every major DWTC show still to come in November and December 2026, with exact dates, what each one is, and how to get there — taken from DWTC’s own published calendar.
November 2026 at DWTC: the full line-up
| Event | Dates | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| GESS — Global Educational Supplies & Solutions | 10–12 Nov | The region’s education show: school supplies, edtech and teaching resources. |
| EV World Show | 10–12 Nov | Electric vehicles, charging and the future of clean transport. |
| Dubai International Food Safety Conference | 16–17 Nov | Food safety science and regulation, hosted with Dubai Municipality. |
| The Mining Show | 16–17 Nov | Mining, quarrying and minerals for the Middle East and beyond. |
| Middle East Organic & Natural Products Expo | 16–18 Nov | Organic food, natural beauty and wellness trade show. |
| International Apparel & Textile Fair | 16–18 Nov | Fabrics, garments and fashion sourcing from global mills. |
| World Police Summit | 16–18 Nov | Policing, security technology and law-enforcement leadership. |
| World Art Dubai | 19–22 Nov | The region’s largest affordable art fair — 400+ artists and galleries, open to the public. |
| Big 5 Global | 23–26 Nov | The construction mega-show: building materials, technology and the industry’s biggest names. |
| GeoWorld / Future FM | 23–26 Nov | Geospatial technology and facilities management, alongside Big 5 Global. |
| HVACR World | 23–26 Nov | Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration. |
Just finished: the food-industry week of 3–5 November — Gulfood Manufacturing (the world’s largest food and beverage manufacturing event, with more than 2,500 exhibitors from 72 countries), ISM Middle East, GulfHost and Private Label Middle East. If you missed it, Gulfood Manufacturing returns on 1–3 November 2027 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai.
December: GITEX GLOBAL 2026
The headline act of the season. GITEX GLOBAL 2026 runs in two parts: the Summit on 7 December at Dubai World Trade Centre, then the main Expo on 8–11 December at Expo City Dubai (Dubai Exhibition Centre). Frontier AI, next-generation infrastructure, robotics and mobility lead the themes. Passes are sold through gitex.com — book early; GITEX week fills Dubai’s hotels and its Metro alike.
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Two venues — do not mix them up
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is the original venue on Sheikh Zayed Road, at the World Trade Centre Metro station. Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) is the newer mega-venue at Expo City Dubai, served by the Expo 2020 Metro station. GITEX uses both (summit at DWTC, expo at DEC) — check your pass before you travel.
Getting there
- Metro: Red Line to World Trade Centre station for DWTC; the station opens straight into the venue. For DEC, ride the Route 2020 branch to Expo 2020 station.
- Parking: paid parking at DWTC is limited during mega-shows — book ahead where the event offers it, or use park-and-ride with the free shuttle buses the big shows lay on.
- Taxis and ride-hailing: expect peak pricing around opening and closing hours of Big 5 and GITEX; the Metro is usually faster.
Frequently asked questions
Are DWTC exhibitions free to enter?
Most trade exhibitions are free for industry visitors who register online in advance; consumer shows such as World Art Dubai sell public tickets. Always check the individual event’s website before you go — links are on dwtc.com.
Which is the biggest DWTC event of the season?
By scale, GITEX GLOBAL in December; by industry weight in November, Big 5 Global for construction. Gulfood Manufacturing, just finished, drew more than 2,500 exhibitors from 72 countries.
What Metro station serves Dubai World Trade Centre?
World Trade Centre station on the Red Line. For events at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, use Expo 2020 station instead.
Can anyone attend the World Police Summit?
It is a professional summit for law-enforcement and security audiences (16–18 November at DWTC); registration runs through the event’s own site.
Where can I see everything on in Dubai this season?
Our What’s On in Dubai page gathers the season’s concerts, festivals, family events and exhibitions in one place, and this guide is updated as DWTC confirms new dates.
Related Guides
- The Big 5 in Dubai: the construction mega-show at DWTC explained for visitors
- How to navigate Dubai during major events: road closures, Metro hours and smart planning
- What’s On in Dubai: the season’s best events, festivals and shows
Dates from Dubai World Trade Centre’s official November 2026 calendar and GITEX announcements, checked 8 November 2026.
