Gulfood 2026 Delivers Landmark Two-Venue Success, Uniting Global Food Trade at Record Scale
Amid 11.3% CAGR growth in food security technology, Gulfood 2026 stood as a strategic engine for industry trade and innovation.
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Halal Industry Event
Gulfood Awards 2026
- Dates
- February 16, 2026 – February 16, 2026
- Venue
- Dubai World Trade Centre
- Location
- Dubai, UAE
- Sectors
- Events & Shows, Industry Insights +1
The 2026 edition has wrapped up.
Next up: Gulf Food Awards 2027 — February 22, 2027 in Dubai.
Programme Highlights
Awards Programme
Gulfood Awards
Co-located with Gulfood 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, 16 February 2026
Big Deal Hub
C-suite pre-show matchmaking platform connecting buyers and sellers before show floor opens.
Dubai World Cuisine
Live culinary programme featuring international chefs (Korean delegation, Italian & Levant chefs); supported by official media partner Hotel & Catering News.
Gulfood Insights
Year-round content hub publishing market intelligence, CEO playbooks, and food trend reports.
Startup Programme
Programme partnership with Forward Fooding to surface food-tech innovation.
Investor Network
2026 Investor Network partners include Alex Angels and MedAngels — connecting growth-stage F&B companies with strategic capital.
Featured Speakers & Hosts
Kyung Soo Moon →
Dubai World Cuisine programme
Booth Packages
Secure your exhibition space. Compare booth options, pricing, and inclusions below.
Contact the Organizer Directly
Booth package details are not yet listed for this event. Reach out to the organizer for exhibition options and pricing.
Visit Organizer WebsitePast Editions — By the Numbers
Results from previous editions — the proof of what exhibitors and visitors can expect. Figures are organiser-reported.
2026 Edition
Jan 2026Dubai World Trade Centre + Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai (dual-venue debut)
First-ever two-venue edition. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum toured the show floor (26 Jan 2026). Show described in Gulfood's own communications as 'cemented as a Strategic Pillar of the UAE's Food Economy and a Global Engine for Agri-Trade' (28 Jan 2026 release).
News & Press Releases
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Tours Gulfood 2026
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE toured Gulfood 2026.
Dubai Makes History as Gulfood Takes Over Two Mega Venues and Unveils the Expanded Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City
Two sold-out venues — Dubai World Trade Centre and the newly expanded Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City.
Endorsements & Partners
Halal at the Venue
Halal-specific hospitality details for Muslim attendees
Gulfood's exhibitor taxonomy includes a dedicated 'Halal and Kosher Food' sector category alongside Government/Associations, Meat/Poultry/Seafood, Dairy, and other tracks — making it a primary buyer-side venue for halal-certified F&B suppliers. Halal Focus is a confirmed Gulfood media partner.
Where it's held
Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
Get directions →Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
About the Organiser
Industry Memberships
- • International Islamic Food Processing Association (IFPA) — 2026 Community Partner
- • UAE Food & Beverage Business Group — 2026 Community Partner
- • Restaurant & Cafe Owners Association KSA — 2026 Community Partner
- • Dubai Business Group for Organic Foods (DBGOF) — 2026 Community Partner
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