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Gulfood Manufacturing 2025

Dates
Dates to be confirmed
Venue
Dubai World Trade Centre
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Sectors
Processing, Packaging +3
Scale
2,500+ exhibitors

The 2025 edition has wrapped up.

Next edition: Gulfood Manufacturing 2027, November 1, 2027 in Dubai.

About This Event

The world’s leading gathering for food and beverage manufacturers.

Industry Sectors

ProcessingPackagingIngredientsAutomation & ControlSupply Chain

Who Should Attend

Halal certification bodiesImporters, distributors & wholesalersRetail & procurement buyersHalal trade buyers across the Middle East

Event Scale

2,500+Exhibitors
61,907+Expected Visitors

Event Highlights

  • World's leading F&B Manufacturing Exhibition
  • 2,500+ global exhibitors (2025 edition)
  • 61,907 industry professionals (2025 edition)
  • 79 countries represented (2025 edition)
  • 21 halls of innovations
  • FoodTech Summit featuring 100+ global experts
  • Tagline: Powering Food Security Through Manufacturing Innovation

Industry Photos

Photo: Deb Pentek / Pexels
Photo: mustafa baadshah / Pexels
Photo: Muhammed Nasser / Pexels

Why Attend & Exhibit

Why Attend

  • 1

    Access the full F&B manufacturing ecosystem

  • 2

    Engage with next-generation ingredients, advanced processing, packaging, automation and supply-chain systems

  • 3

    Scale capability, deepen production excellence and unlock new opportunities

  • 4

    Witness game-changers and next-gen tech advancements setting new global benchmarks

  • 5

    Attend the FoodTech Summit with 100+ global experts

Booth Packages

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

Shell Scheme (9 sqm)

Shell Scheme3m x 3m

Price on request

Our estimate: ~$9,360. Not confirmed by the organiser. Inquire and we'll get you the official rate.

  • Partition walls
  • Carpet flooring
  • Fascia board
  • 2 spotlights
  • 1 power socket (220V)
  • Counter
  • 2 chairs
  • Waste basket
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Space Only (min 18 sqm)

Space OnlyCustom (min 18 sqm)

Price on request

Our estimate: ~$8,100. Not confirmed by the organiser. Inquire and we'll get you the official rate.

  • Empty floor space
  • Power supply to stand borderline
  • Custom stand build required
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How to Exhibit at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025

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

Application Process

  1. 1

    Apply via gulfoodmanufacturing.com

  2. 2

    Focused on food processing, packaging and ingredients — different from main Gulfood halal product exhibition

  3. 3

    Contact Dubai World Trade Centre for exhibitor details

Request Booth InformationVisit Organizer Website

Past Editions: By the Numbers

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

2025 Edition

4–6 Nov 2025

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Dubai

2,500+
Exhibitors
79
Countries

2,500+ exhibitors from 79 countries — largest footprint in its history (2025 edition)

Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 (4–6 Nov, Dubai World Trade Centre), the 11th edition, welcomed more than 2,500 exhibitors from 79 countries across 21 halls — its largest footprint to date, with double-digit growth over 2024. Organiser-reported post-show figures. No official post-show visitor total was published (the '36,000+ trade visitors' figure circulated beforehand is a projection).

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, United Arab Emirates

Get directions →Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Dubai skyline

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

Find flights →Riyadh guide →

Doha (DOH)

Qatar

Find flights →Doha guide →

Istanbul (IST)

Türkiye

Find flights →Istanbul guide →

Cairo (CAI)

Egypt

Find flights →Cairo guide →

Karachi (KHI)

Pakistan

Find flights →Karachi guide →

Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malaysia

Find flights →Kuala Lumpur guide →

See the full Dubai travel guide →

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

About the Organiser

Organising Entity

Dubai World Trade Centre L.L.C.

Visit official website →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gulfood Manufacturing 2025?
The world’s leading gathering for food and beverage manufacturers.
When is Gulfood Manufacturing 2025?
The dates for Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 have not been announced yet. Dates TBA.
Where is Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 held?
Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 is held at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Who organises Gulfood Manufacturing 2025?
Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 is organised by Dubai World Trade Centre L.L.C..
What industries does Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 cover?
Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 covers Processing, Packaging, Ingredients, Automation & Control, Supply Chain.
Who should attend Gulfood Manufacturing 2025?
Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 is most relevant to Halal certification bodies, Importers, distributors & wholesalers, Retail & procurement buyers and Halal trade buyers across the Middle East.

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