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Gulfood 2027 — 32nd Edition

Dates
March 15, 2027 – March 19, 2027
Venue
Dubai World Trade Centre & Dubai Exhibition Centre
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Sectors
Food Beverages
Scale
5,500+ exhibitors
Edition
32nd

About This Event

The 32nd edition of the world’s biggest food show.

Industry Sectors

Who Should Attend

ImportersDistributorsWholesalersRetail & supermarket buyersHoReCa buyersFood & beverage manufacturersGovernment trade delegations

Event Scale

5,500+Exhibitors

Event Highlights

  • Gulfood 2027 — the world's largest annual food & beverage sourcing and innovation show (32nd edition), 15-19 March 2027, Dubai
  • Held across two mega venues: Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai
  • 2026 scale: 8,500+ exhibitors, 1.5M+ products, 12 sectors, 195 countries
  • Why-exhibit, sponsorship and speaker programmes plus the Let's Chew industry podcast and Gulfood Insights reports

Why Attend & Exhibit

Why Exhibit

  • 1

    Access the world's largest F&B sourcing platform (8,500+ exhibitors, 195 countries)

  • 2

    Meet global importers, distributors and retail buyers across two mega venues

  • 3

    Platform your innovation to a 1.5M+ product marketplace

  • 4

    Connect via strategic government and industry alliances

Featured Speakers & Hosts

Kyung Soo Moon →

Culinary Director

Sunset Hospitality

Top Table

Hyojin Hwang →

CEO

Ojina

Top Table

Jiwon Hwang →

Sous-chef

Ojina

Top Table

Hyunsoo Kim →

Chef

Ojina

Top Table

Jaeseok Jeong →

External Affairs Director

Ojina

Top Table

Luigi Gerosa →

Owner and Executive Director

GWG FZ LLE

Top Table

Neil Gibson →

Commercial Head

Spinneys

Top Table

Riad Al Mawass →

General Manager - Levant Foods & Beverages

PepsiCo Middle East

Top Table

Khaled Ismail →

CEO

Toughlove Advisors

Top Table

Kinda Ibrahim →

Regional GM, Operations & Marketing - Middle East, Africa, Turkiye, Pakistan & South Asia

TikTok

Top Table

Dhruv Dhawan →

General Manager

FSL/Nadura

World Economy Summit

Neha Jamani Dhawan →

Culinary Medicine Chef & Co-Founder

Nadura Foods

World Economy Summit

Avinash Joshi →

Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries

Government of India

World Economy Summit

Ivan Meyer →

Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism

Western Cape

World Economy Summit

RJ Sigurdson →

Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation

Alberta

World Economy Summit

Tarek El Houby →

Chairman

National Food Safety Authority (NFSA), Egypt

World Economy Summit

Trevor Jones →

Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness

Ontario

World Economy Summit

Assem Abdrimova →

Adviser to the Minister of Agriculture

Republic of Kazakhstan

World Economy Summit

Wasantha Samarasinghe →

Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development

Government of Sri Lanka

World Economy Summit

Satish Kumar Sivan →

Consul General of India to Dubai and the Northern Emirates

Consulate General of India

World Economy Summit

Abhishek Dev →

Chairman

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)

World Economy Summit

Jack Bobo →

Executive Director

UCLA Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies

World Economy Summit

Erich Sieber →

Co-Founder and General Partner

Peakbridge VC

World Economy Summit

Saleh Lootah →

Chairman

UAE Food Cluster

World Economy Summit

Uma Valeti →

Founder and CEO

UPSIDE Foods

World Economy Summit

Johannes Monodowafa Mashaba →

Strategic Advisor to the Minister, Office of the Minister of Agriculture

Republic of South Africa

World Economy Summit

Jayen Sharadchandra Mehta →

Managing Director

Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) - AMUL

World Economy Summit

Roberto Vitón →

Managing Director

Valoral Advisors

World Economy Summit

Hirander Misra →

Chairman & CEO

GMEX Group & ZERO13

World Economy Summit

Michiel Bakker →

President

The Culinary Institute of America

World Economy Summit

Amath Pathe Sene →

Managing Director

Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF)

World Economy Summit

Jens Michel →

CEO

Abu Dhabi Food Hub

World Economy Summit

Chris DeArmitt →

President

Phantom Plastics

World Economy Summit

Sebastián Popik →

Founder and Managing Partner

Aqua Capital

World Economy Summit

Marc Oshima →

CEO

Oshima Good Food

World Economy Summit

Mary Gukasyan →

Managing Director, Middle East and Africa

The Kraft Heinz Company

World Economy Summit

Don Ebubeogu →

Managing Director

Tiger Foods Limited

World Economy Summit

Visit Limlurcha →

Vice Chairman

The Thai Chamber of Commerce

World Economy Summit

Sami Bejjani →

Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer

Kitopi

World Economy Summit

Jean Stoll →

Global Head of Protein & Dairy

A.P. Moller - Maersk

World Economy Summit

Sally Mousa →

Senior Presenter

Forbes Middle East

World Economy Summit

Stephan van Sint Fiet →

CEO

Vivici

World Economy Summit

Claude Bizimana →

CEO

National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB)

World Economy Summit

Hebah Abbas →

Chairwoman, Sustainability Committee

Kuwait Water Association

World Economy Summit

Shail Khiyara →

CEO

Swarm

World Economy Summit

Abdullah Zeini Jefri →

Division Director, GCC International Finance Corporation

World Bank Group

World Economy Summit

Afzal Hussain Mohammed Nakheeb →

Founder, Chairman, and Head of Strategy

T57

World Economy Summit

Meifan Shi →

Co-Managing Partner

Waterpoint Lane

World Economy Summit

Prabodh Halde →

Head Global Regulatory, Public Policy & Advocacy

Marico Limited

World Economy Summit

Mike Hecker →

Founder & CEO

BE WTR

World Economy Summit

Azhar Tambuwala →

Executive Director

Sahyadri Farms Post Harvest Care

World Economy Summit

Irene Madeje Mlola →

Director General

Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA)

World Economy Summit

Raghav Agrawal →

CEO

Dabur International LTD

World Economy Summit

Grace S. Thomson →

AI Policy Clinic Director

Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP)

World Economy Summit

Ramzi Kuhail →

General Manager - Fruits and Vegetables Market

DP World

World Economy Summit

Erin Grover →

Carbon Expert, Working Group for Carbon & Blockchain

World Economic Forum

World Economy Summit

Marina Epifanceva →

Deputy Chief Executive

Tatarstan Investment Development Agency

World Economy Summit

Alex Shandrovsky →

Investor Relations & Co-Founder

Ayana Bio & Food Tech Weekly

World Economy Summit

Alex Mayers →

Managing Director

The Good Food Institute Europe

World Economy Summit

Revathi Sharma Kollegala →

Advisor, Office of the CEO

CIFOR-ICRAF

World Economy Summit

Jad Neaime →

General Manager - Middle East & Africa

Kerry

World Economy Summit

Hemen Ruparel →

CEO

Samex India Pvt. Ltd

World Economy Summit

Jayatheertha Chary →

Deputy Managing Director

Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd

World Economy Summit

Dane Hague →

CEO & Co-Founder

MyLand

World Economy Summit

Sepehr Achard →

COO & Co-Founder

Agtech Media Group, iGrownews

World Economy Summit

Nouran Ezzeldin →

Founder & CEO

Granos Oros for Global Agribusiness Solutions and Export

World Economy Summit

Alfred Whitman →

Global Vice President - Vertical Lead - Perishables

DP World

World Economy Summit

Khalid AlJarwan AlShamsi →

Executive Vice President - Commercial & Corporate Services Sector

Dubai Chambers

World Economy Summit

Zeelaf Munir →

Managing Director & CEO

English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM)

World Economy Summit

Niall Hoey →

Vice President & Director of Clusters MEA

SIG

World Economy Summit

Aarti Kochhar Kaji →

Co-Founder & CEO

Taali

World Economy Summit

Laura Lukasik →

President and Founder

Numen Bio

World Economy Summit

Sharon Cittone →

Founder & CEO

Edible Planet Ventures

World Economy Summit

Megumi Avigail Yoshitomi →

President

Japan Association for Cellular Agriculture

World Economy Summit

Omar Khan →

Head - Research and Data Department

Dubai Chambers

World Economy Summit

Olympia Yarger →

CEO

Goterra

World Economy Summit

Miriam Wolk →

Chief Membership Officer

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)

World Economy Summit

Randolph Breschini →

Senior Consultant & Advisor

REB International

World Economy Summit

Rodrigo Ramirez →

Founder & CEO

Numen.Bio

World Economy Summit

Russell Parry →

Director

Advanced Food Safety Limited

World Economy Summit

Anthea Ayache →

Founder

The Ethicalist

World Economy Summit

Mira El Ghaziri →

Managing Director

HealthyPath

World Economy Summit

Anshu Gupta →

Director, Public Policy & Public Affairs

APCO MENA

World Economy Summit

Richard Dean →

Director

Roar Media

World Economy Summit

Mohammed Junaid Quddos →

Category Manager

Safco International

World Economy Summit

Suvangi Rath →

Fellow

Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER)

World Economy Summit

Nadir Saigol →

Managing Director

SMITHS Saigol and Gulf

World Economy Summit

Harsh Wardhan →

Fellow

Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER)

World Economy Summit

Rebecca McLaughlin-Eastham →

Independent TV Anchor (Former CNBC & Bloomberg)

Euronews

World Economy Summit

Nadia Swan →

Independent Broadcast Journalist

World Economy Summit

Amihilda J. Sangcopan →

Undersecretary

Department of Agrarian Reform

FOOD500

Alessio D'Antino →

CEO

Forward Fooding

FOOD500

Phil Lempert →

Founder, CEO and Editor

SupermarketGuru

FOOD500

Cécile Béliot →

CEO

Groupe Bel

FOOD500

Fouad Hayel Saeed Anam →

Chairman & Group CEO

Pacific Inter-Link Sdn Bhd

FOOD500

Tolga Gündüz →

CEO

Banvit A.S

FOOD500

Faranak Farahmand Pour →

Director, Global Strategic Initiatives

Google

FOOD500

Dhruv Kohli →

Founder

Boba Bhai

FOOD500

Bertrand Favre →

VP and Managing Director UAE, Oman, Qatar

Arla Foods

FOOD500

Nazli Berberoglu →

Country Manager - UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar

The Coca-Cola Company

FOOD500

Mohamed Althaf →

Group Director, Global Operations & CSO

Lulu Group International

FOOD500

Daniel Bennett →

Global Head of Behavioural Science

Ogilvy

FOOD500

Ben Leyka →

CEO

Africa Agri Council

FOOD500

Thomas Ullram →

Global Marketing Director Taste & Wellbeing

Givaudan

FOOD500

Mindy Yang →

Co-Founder & CEO

World Taste & Smell Association

FOOD500

Bruce Woolner →

Director

Kai Gourmet Foodstuff Supply LLC

FOOD500

Athar Hussain Khokhar →

Director General Agri Division

Trade Development Authority of Pakistan

FOOD500

Martin Hablesreiter →

Architect and Food Design Pioneer

honey & bunny

FOOD500

Balki Radhakrishnan →

VP, Global Emerging Markets

General Mills

FOOD500

Naveed Dowlatshahi →

COO

Gastronomica ME

FOOD500

Mohamad Itani →

CEO

United Foods Company (PJSC)

FOOD500

Jingang Shi →

CTO

EPC Flavoring

FOOD500

Dhruv Shanker →

CEO

Kash Kounter

FOOD500

Daniel Khachab →

Co-Founder & CEO

Choco

FOOD500

Erik Yang →

Founder & CEO

Digitaste

FOOD500

Hesham Yehia Abd El Hakim →

Acting CEO

Emirates Industry for Camel Milk and Products

FOOD500

Ahmer Ashraf →

Co-founder

SavFood

FOOD500

Leandro Buchmann →

Head of Bioprocessing

Bühler AG

FOOD500

Ghadeer Makki →

Director, R&D

fairlife

FOOD500

K B Balmurali →

COO

Transworld

FOOD500

Graham Style →

Lead EMEA Protein Price Analyst

S&P Global Energy, Platts

FOOD500

Hassan Naja →

Director Regional Commercial Excellence MENA

Arla Foods

FOOD500

Mohamed Salah →

CMO

Microsoft UAE

FOOD500

Jana Majzoub →

Founder

Behind My Meals

FOOD500

Sidi Ragi →

New Vertical Solution Director

Centric Software

FOOD500

Matthew Cutts →

R&D VP Europe, India, Middle East and Africa

Griffith Foods

FOOD500

Roger Franz Wilfinger →

COO & Co-Founder

KA-EX

FOOD500

Pascal Ruzius →

Managing Partner

Cibus Nexum

FOOD500

Awais Malik →

General Manager, Regional Head of Cloud Kitchen

Talabat

FOOD500

Seda Solmaz →

CEO & Founder

Idea Atelier

FOOD500

Teddie Levenfiche →

Co-Founder

PerfectTed

FOOD500

Hasan Salah →

Supply Chain & Procurement Director

Sunbulah Group

FOOD500

Sophie Chogovadze →

Head of Marketing ME

The Wendy's Company

FOOD500

Sharoon Saleem →

Co-Founder

Salesflo

FOOD500

Javier Duque →

Corporate R&D Startup Lead - Open Innovation

Nestlé

FOOD500

Lucio Cicerelli →

Director of Open Innovation & Technical Excellence

pladis Global

FOOD500

Baranidharan Pacha →

CEO

Transgreen Agro & Logix

FOOD500

Bodie Lazar →

Managing Director

BODIE'z Protein Water

FOOD500

Arij Baidas →

Founder

Yufeed

FOOD500

Andrés Ponce Olías →

Managing Director

Tilda International (Ebro Foods)

FOOD500

Victor Aigbogun →

Technical Director

Camelicious

FOOD500

Yasir Memon →

Co-founder

Salesflo

FOOD500

Sophie Attwood →

Behavioral Scientist

Behavior Global

FOOD500

Ebru Tuygun →

CEO

GVGL Marketing Management

FOOD500

Karin Miller →

CEO

Bon Vegan

FOOD500

Ramzi Stephan →

Senior Franchise Director Gulf

PepsiCo

FOOD500

Dan Ghadimi →

Founder

Bowimi

FOOD500

Nadav Berger →

Founder & Managing Partner

Peakbridge VC

FOOD500

Eric Dartige du Fornet →

Head of Commercial - New Business

Pernod Ricard Middle East

FOOD500

Rod Solaimani →

MENA Partnership & Policy Lead

OpenAI

FOOD500

Rami Habbal →

CEO

GS1 UAE

FOOD500

Daniel Siebert →

CEO

Plantsalt

FOOD500

Thomas Neuburger →

Managing Director & Owner

Neuburger Fleischlos

FOOD500

Erika Doyle →

Founder & MD

Drink Dry

FOOD500

Younjae Jung →

Chief Business Strategist

Unione

FOOD500

Beatriz Jacoste Lozano →

CEO

KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub

FOOD500

Katie Chambers →

International MC and Broadcast Journalist

FOOD500

Alena Kavalchuk →

Supply Chain Director

MAIR Group

FOOD500

Hassan Halawy →

CEO

Elite Argo Projects

FOOD500

Mohamed Shaji →

Aquaculture Expert & Former Joint Director

MPEDA, India

FOOD500

Siddik Turhalli →

Co-Founder

Cravies

FOOD500

Kalyn Rozanski →

Founder & CEO

Hypersights Lab

FOOD500

Jad Haj Chahine →

Senior Consultant

Frost & Sullivan

FOOD500

Vera Carvalho →

Business Development Director

PFx Biotech

FOOD500

Jason Spaziante →

Managing Editor

SPG Global

FOOD500

Rory Paterson →

Co-Founder and CEO

XOXO Soda

FOOD500

Olivier Leblan →

Chief Digital & Technology Officer

Ghassan Aboud Holding

FOOD500

Dirhem Abdo Saeed →

Group Chairman

HSA Group

FOOD500

Zain Shamsi →

Chief Commercial Officer

Salesflo

FOOD500

Rana Sengupta →

CEO

Al Kabeer - Group Savola

FOOD500

Luigi Tozzi →

Deputy Director

SAFE - Safe Food Advocacy Europe

FOOD500

Jackson Engunda Essandja →

Managing Director

Boma Nzala

FOOD500

Jake Berber →

Co-Founder & CEO

Prefer

FOOD500

Floriana Cimmarusti →

Secretary General

SAFE - Safe Food Advocacy Europe

FOOD500

Saaed Ahmed Hama →

Head, Food Safety Organization Kurdistan Region

Food Safety Organization

FOOD500

Passant El-Ghannam →

Marketing Director MEA

Kraft Heinz

FOOD500

Edward Hamod →

CEO

Switch Foods

GulfoodNxt Stage

Mario Ubiali →

Founder and CEO

Thimus

GulfoodNxt Stage

Alex Worker →

Founder, President

Nutrition from Water (NXW)

GulfoodNxt Stage

Yarne De Munck →

CEO

Polysense

GulfoodNxt Stage

Simon Hugh Miller →

Regulatory Specialist

Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council

GulfoodNxt Stage

Oliver Lépine →

CEO

Brad Technology

GulfoodNxt Stage

Haim Ben Hayim →

CRO

AKA Foods Netherlands BV

GulfoodNxt Stage

Olga Bezukladova →

Head of Regional Innovation, SAMEA

Givaudan

GulfoodNxt Stage

Aslan Sultanov →

Founding Partner & CEO

White Hill Capital

GulfoodNxt Stage

Rinata Ilyubayeva →

CEO

Tumar Innovation Hub

GulfoodNxt Stage

Mazen Rizk →

Founder & CEO

Infinite Roots

GulfoodNxt Stage

Marwa Abouelseoud →

General Manager

Alexandria Angels

GulfoodNxt Stage

Sascha Louise Dutta →

Founder

Foodpreneurs Collective

GulfoodNxt Stage

Vipul Jain →

Head of Commercial

Cellular Agriculture

GulfoodNxt Stage

Kristin Veriga →

CEO and Founder

Karmic Global

GulfoodNxt Stage

Almuhannad Al Balushi →

Co-Founder & CTO

Zabonex

GulfoodNxt Stage

Semi Hakim →

Co-Founder & CEO

Kok Projekt

GulfoodNxt Stage

Maxim Haartsen →

Co-founder & CEO

ejaby.io

GulfoodNxt Stage

Nader Amiri →

Managing Partner

Homegrown Ventures

GulfoodNxt Stage

Alberto Aguilar →

Co-Founder & CEO

Plantaform

GulfoodNxt Stage

Max Leveau →

Founding Partner & COO

Forward Fooding

GulfoodNxt Stage

Mustafa Zaffer →

CEO

OpenFarming

GulfoodNxt Stage

William Bao Bean →

Managing General Partner

Orbit Ventures

GulfoodNxt Stage

Suhas Patel →

Founder & CEO

Tvarit GmbH

GulfoodNxt Stage

Ella Ukkonen →

Marketing Manager

onego.bio

GulfoodNxt Stage

Johnny Drain →

CEO

Hypesound.it

GulfoodNxt Stage

Jose Francisco Fernández Serna →

CEO

e-motionfoods

GulfoodNxt Stage

Manoj Kumar Agarwal →

Investor

SEAFUND

GulfoodNxt Stage

Roland Wirth →

Managing Director

Frigotec

GulfoodNxt Stage

Kerem Erikci →

Co Founder

tarla.io

GulfoodNxt Stage

Renee Born →

International MC and Presenter

GulfoodNxt Stage

George Bos →

Founder

The Natural Bottle

GulfoodNxt Stage

Bahaa Salam →

Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer

Al Salem Holding

GulfoodNxt Stage

Mohammed Yusif →

Investment Director

Shahia Investments

GulfoodNxt Stage

Sherif Deif →

Executive Director

Rich Wings General Trading

GulfoodNxt Stage

Tarek El Kady →

Co-founder and Chairman

Alex Angels

GulfoodNxt Stage

Ahmad Shamieh →

General Partner

Homegrown Ventures

GulfoodNxt Stage

Christian Pichler →

Managing Director

GERBER-RAUTH Srl

GulfoodNxt Stage

Haythem Riahi →

Founder and CEO

Circa Biotech

GulfoodNxt Stage

Sky Kurtz →

Founder & CEO

Pure Harvest Farms

GulfoodNxt Stage

Matthew Singh →

Head of Investment

Emirates Growth Fund

GulfoodNxt Stage

Booth Packages

Secure your exhibition space. Compare booth options, pricing, and inclusions below.

Shell Scheme In-Line (9 sqm)

Shell Scheme3m x 3m

Price on request

Our estimate: ~$12,200. Not confirmed by the organiser. Inquire and we'll get you the official rate.

  • Partition walls
  • Carpet flooring
  • Fascia board with company name
  • 2 spotlights
  • 1 power socket (220V/13A)
  • 1 info counter
  • 2 chairs
  • 1 waste basket

Shell Scheme In-Line (12 sqm)

Shell Scheme4m x 3m

Price on request

Our estimate: ~$14,200. Not confirmed by the organiser. Inquire and we'll get you the official rate.

  • Partition walls
  • Carpet flooring
  • Fascia board with company name
  • 3 spotlights
  • 1 power socket (220V/13A)
  • 1 info counter
  • 2 chairs
  • 1 round table
  • 1 waste basket

Space Only (24+ sqm)

Space OnlyCustom (min 24 sqm)

Contact for pricing

  • Empty floor space
  • Power supply available (at extra cost)
  • Custom stand build required

How to Exhibit at Gulfood 2027 — 32nd Edition

Secure your exhibition space and connect with global halal industry buyers.

Application Process

  1. 1

    Submit exhibitor enquiry via mktg.gulfood.com

  2. 2

    Early bird pricing available

  3. 3

    Registrations for 2027 open approximately 18 months before the event (mid-2026)

Past Editions: By the Numbers

Results from previous editions, the proof of what exhibitors and visitors can expect. Figures are organiser-reported.

2026 Edition

26–30 January 2026

Dubai World Trade Centre + Dubai Exhibition Centre (Expo City), Dubai

300,000
Visitors
8,500+
Exhibitors
195
Countries

Record edition across two mega venues — AED 168 billion in deals (31st edition)

Gulfood 2026, the 31st edition, was the largest ever — running across two mega venues, the Dubai World Trade Centre and the new Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City, with 280,000 m² sold out. It drew 300,000 visitors and 8,500+ exhibitors from 195 countries; the Big Deal Hub generated AED 168 billion in deals through 3,500+ curated buyer meetings. Press-reported.

View edition details →

2025 Edition

17–21 February 2025

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Dubai

144,003
Visitors
5,500
Exhibitors
198
Countries

Largest edition in history — 144,003 visitors from 198 countries

Gulfood 2025 (17–21 Feb, Dubai World Trade Centre), the 30th edition, welcomed over 144,000 visitors and a record 5,500 exhibitors representing 198 countries, with more than one million products showcased. Organiser-reported post-show figures (DWTC). An estimated USD 20 billion in trade was cited by the organiser as an approximation (~1% of global F&B trade), not a firm post-show total.

Who comes & what they buy

Where buyers came from

  • UAE41.11%
  • India11.97%
  • Saudi Arabia3.52%
  • Türkiye2.56%
  • Iran2.27%
  • Egypt2.14%
  • Pakistan1.61%
  • China1.53%
  • Russia1.34%
  • USA1.3%

What buyers came to source

  • Beverages8.22%
  • Baked Goods7.2%
  • Dry Goods6.32%
  • Grains, Cereals, Flour6.12%
  • Dairy5.71%
  • Frozen Food5.3%
  • Snacks4.77%
  • Organic Products4.63%
  • Chilled & Fresh Food3.4%
  • Meat & Poultry3.17%
  • Specialty Food2.09%
  • Oils & Fats2.18%
Download post-show report (PDF) →

2024 Edition

19–23 February 2024

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Dubai

142,453
Visitors
5,500
Exhibitors
195
Countries

Over US$15 billion in trade deals across 24 halls (29th edition)

Gulfood 2024, the 29th edition, drew 142,453 visitors from 195 countries across 5,500 exhibitors (49% new to the show) and 24 halls, generating over US$15 billion in trade deals. 45% of visitors were first-timers and 95% of exhibitors reported a healthy ROI. Figures from the official Gulfood 2024 post-show report.

Who comes & what they buy

What buyers came to source

  • Others23.36%
  • Beverages10.88%
  • Bakery, Cakes & Desserts9.15%
  • Dry Goods8.61%
  • Grains, Cereals, Flour7.8%
  • Frozen Food6.77%
  • Dairy6.35%
  • Snacks5.47%
  • Chilled & Fresh Food5.15%
  • Organic Products5.08%
  • Meat & Poultry4.55%
  • Specialty Food3.65%
  • Vegetable & Animal Oils & Fats3.18%
View edition details →

2023 Edition

20–24 February 2023

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Dubai

134,460
Visitors
5,223
Exhibitors
195
Countries

Over US$12 billion in trade deals (28th edition)

Gulfood 2023, the 28th edition, drew 134,460 visitors from 195 nations, with 5,223 exhibiting companies from 125 countries, generating over US$12 billion in trade deals. 91% of exhibitors reported a healthy ROI. Press-reported (Gulf News).

View edition details →

What it's actually like: real videos

Independent and organiser videos from past editions of this expo, with our own notes on what each one shows.

2022 edition

Gulfood 2022 — World’s Largest Food & Hospitality Show

By Dubai World Trade Centre · 2:02

Watch this if you want the organiser's own overview of Gulfood's scale and what the conference, Top Table and side programmes cover.

  • •Sets out Gulfood's scale from the organiser (Dubai World Trade Centre): 4,000+ exhibitors from 180+ countries, with about 40% new-to-market companies.
  • •Frames Gulfood as where 'global prices are set and global trade partnerships are done' — a serious B2B sourcing and negotiation venue, not a tasting fair.
  • •Previews the programme beyond the floor: a conference (e-commerce, youth in F&B), the Michelin-star "Top Table", a zero-waste/sustainability track and a street-food/food-truck initiative.

An official curtain-raiser, but concrete on Gulfood's scale, B2B purpose and programme — a useful orientation before you go.

Scale & reachB2B purposeConference themesTop Table & street food
Watch on YouTube →

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Where it's held

Dubai World Trade Centre & Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Halal Dubai

Dubai is one of the easiest cities anywhere for a Muslim traveller. The UAE is a Muslim-majority country, so halal food is the norm rather than the exception, mosques and prayer rooms are everywhere (including every mall, metro station and the airport), and prayer times are widely observed. English is universal, and the Metro plus ride-hailing make getting to venues like the Dubai World Trade Centre and Expo City simple.

Currency AEDGulf Standard Time (GST), UTC+4 — no daylight saving.

Mosques and sights

Halal places to visit in Dubai

Mosques and Islamic-heritage landmarks worth your time around the expo.

Jumeirah Mosque

Jumeirah Mosque

Jumeirah

Dubai's most photographed mosque and one of the few open to non-Muslims — guided 'Open Doors, Open Minds' tours run by the SMCCU.

Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque

Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque

Al Safa

The 'Blue Mosque', inspired by Istanbul's Blue Mosque — stunning blue tilework; tours available.

Grand Bur Dubai Masjid

Grand Bur Dubai Masjid

Bur Dubai

A large, historic mosque in the old town, steps from the textile souk and Dubai Creek abras.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Abu Dhabi (~1.5h)

One of the world's largest mosques — gleaming white marble and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet. A stunning day trip.

Al Fahidi Historic District

Al Fahidi Historic District

Bur Dubai

Restored wind-tower quarter — Islamic heritage, the SMCCU cultural centre and a traditional abra ride across the Creek.

Halal food

Where to eat halal in Dubai

Well-loved halal restaurants across Dubai, from cheap local favourites to special-occasion dining.

Ravi Restaurant

Ravi Restaurant

Pakistani$

Satwa

A Dubai institution since 1978 — legendary, cheap Pakistani curries and karahi. Cash, no frills, always busy.

Al Ustad Special Kabab

Al Ustad Special Kabab

Iranian$

Bur Dubai

Charcoal kebabs since 1978; walls covered in photos of famous guests. A real local classic.

Arabian Tea House

Arabian Tea House

Emirati$$

Al Fahidi

Leafy courtyard café in the historic quarter; traditional Emirati breakfast and mezze.

Bu Qtair

Bu Qtair

Seafood$

Jumeirah Fishing Harbour

No-frills fresh fried fish and prawns with rice — a beloved local seafood spot.

Aseelah

Aseelah

Emirati$$$

Deira, on the Creek

Refined modern Emirati cuisine with Dubai Creek views; a special-occasion choice.

Hotels

Where to stay in Dubai

Picks for every budget.

Luxury

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

Jumeirah

The sail-shaped icon — all-suite, beachfront, the definitive Dubai splurge.

Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm

Palm Jumeirah

Resort with an aquarium and waterpark; great for families travelling with the expo.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Jumeirah

Wave-shaped family beach resort right beside Burj Al Arab.

Mid-range

Rove Downtown

Rove Downtown

Downtown Dubai

Modern, well-priced and walkable to Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and the metro.

Hilton Garden Inn, Mall of the Emirates

Hilton Garden Inn, Mall of the Emirates

Al Barsha

Connected straight to the mall and metro; reliable mid-range comfort.

Budget

Ibis Deira City Centre

Ibis Deira City Centre

Deira

Dependable budget rooms beside the metro and City Centre mall.

Premier Inn Dubai Int'l Airport

Premier Inn Dubai Int'l Airport

Garhoud

Clean, cheap and a few minutes from DXB — handy for early flights.

Know before you go

The essentials

Everything a Muslim traveller needs to land in Dubai with confidence.

Getting in

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

• Dubai Metro (Red Line), ~15-20 min to Downtown/DWTC

• Taxi / Careem / Uber, 15-25 min

Al Maktoum International (Dubai World Central) (DWC)

• Taxi / Careem, 40-60 min

Getting around

The Dubai Metro (Red & Green lines) is clean, cheap and air-conditioned; taxis are plentiful.

Official cream-coloured taxis are metered and reliable; Careem/Uber also widely used.

Visa & entry

The UAE grants visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival to many nationalities (GCC nationals enter freely; many others get 30-90 days). Check the official ICP/GDRFA requirements for your passport.

Money

UAE Dirham · AED

Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere; carry some cash for souks.

A 10% tip is common but not mandatory; some bills already add service.

Connectivity

du and e& (Etisalat) SIMs sold at DXB arrivals

Plug: Type G (UK-style 3-pin) · 230V / 50Hz

Emergency

General: 999

Fire: 997

Safety

Very low crime. Dress modestly in public areas and respect local customs, especially around mosques.

Where to pray

Jumeirah Mosque: Open to visitors via guided tours; a working mosque with daily prayers.

Prayer rooms everywhere: Every mall, metro station and the airport has dedicated, well-kept prayer rooms (musalla).

Getting here

Travelling from a major halal market?

Most halal-expo buyers and exhibitors fly in from the world's main halal hubs. Here's how to reach Dubai from each. Entry rules vary by nationality, so check the Visa & entry note.

Riyadh (RUH)

Saudi Arabia

Doha (DOH)

Qatar

Istanbul (IST)

Türkiye

Cairo (CAI)

Egypt

Karachi (KHI)

Pakistan

Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malaysia

See the full Dubai travel guide →

Sources: https://www.visitdubai.com · https://icp.gov.ae (entry/visa) · https://www.rta.ae (Metro)

Prayer times during the expo

Calculated for Dubai World Trade Centre & Dubai Exhibition Centre (Muslim World League method, Shafi'i Asr). These are approximate, confirm with a local mosque or a prayer-times app on the day.

DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
Mon 15 Mar05:1306:2912:2815:5318:2819:39
Tue 16 Mar05:1206:2812:2815:5318:2819:40
Wed 17 Mar05:1006:2612:2715:5318:2819:40
Thu 18 Mar05:0906:2512:2715:5318:2919:41
Fri 19 Mar05:0806:2412:2715:5318:2919:41

About the Organiser

Organising Entity

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)

Visit official website →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gulfood 2027 — 32nd Edition?
The 32nd edition of the world’s biggest food show.
When is Gulfood 2027 — 32nd Edition?
Gulfood 2027 — 32nd Edition takes place from March 15 to March 19, 2027.
Where is Gulfood 2027 — 32nd Edition held?
Gulfood 2027 — 32nd Edition is held at Dubai World Trade Centre & Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Who organises Gulfood 2027 — 32nd Edition?
Gulfood 2027 — 32nd Edition is organised by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
What industries does Gulfood 2027 — 32nd Edition cover?
Gulfood 2027 — 32nd Edition covers food beverages.
Who should attend Gulfood 2027 — 32nd Edition?
Gulfood 2027 — 32nd Edition is most relevant to Importers, Distributors, Wholesalers, Retail & supermarket buyers, HoReCa buyers, Food & beverage manufacturers and Government trade delegations.
How do I exhibit at Gulfood 2027 — 32nd Edition?
Apply for a booth via the official exhibitor page: https://mktg.gulfood.com/2027-exhibitor-enquiry. Available booth sizes: contact organiser for details.

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