Events / Exhibitions
More and more professionals from virtually every industry are attracted to this city as events and exhibitions in Dubai are on a roll. Wood, weddings, horses, technology, medicine, well-being, franchises, interiors, spas…there really is no end to the industries that are represented. Although some of these exhibitions are only open to trade members, many allow public entry. So, if you’re part of a certain business and want to know more about its exhibitions in Dubai or you’re just curious, check out our exhibitions calendar below.
This list is not exhaustive and simply serves as a guide.
November 2011
12th Middle East International Motor Show 2011
Date: 10 – 14 November 2011
The ‘Middle East International Motor Show’ (also known as the ‘Dubai International Motor Show’) is the single largest international automotive event in the Middle East.
The Dubai International Motor Show is the largest and most established motoring event, connecting the global automotive industry with motoring enthusiasts and professionals from across the MENA and South Asia regions. The event is the showcase for global brands and the trusted voice for the industry, driving the passion of automotive enthusiasts and creating unique sales and marketing opportunities for participants.
Product groups: Auto products and services, bikes, trikes and quads, branded merchandise, car audio systems, car finish products, custom-built vehicles, designers/modifiers/tuners, energy conservation technology, hybrids and zero emission vehicles, insurance and finance, media and publishing, motor cars, motor games and hobbies, motor parts and accessories, off-road vehicles and SUV’s, paints and coatings, petroleum products, tyres and tubes
Industry sector: National and regional VIPs, high net worth individuals, trade professionals, families, motoring enthusiasts, national, regional and industry media
Fairs in this sector: Air, rail and auto
Audience: Professional and public visitors
Cycle: Annually
Trade show contact: Alex.Heuff@dwtc.com www.dubaimotorshow.com
Fair location: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre,
Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 9292, Dubai, UAE,
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3321000 Fax: +971 (0)4 3318299
Fair organiser: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre,
Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 9292, Dubai, UAE,
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3086056 Fax: +971 (0)4 3187640
motorshow@dwtc.com www.dwtc.com
Dubai Air Show 2011
Date: 13 – 17 November 2011
The Dubai Airshow is the foremost aerospace event in the Middle East and the fastest growing airshow in the world.
Product groups: Aerostructures and aerostructure manufacturer, air ambulance equipment and services, air cargo, air traffic control, aircraft and aircraft manufacturer, aircraft broker, aircraft interiors, aircraft management, airlines, airport design, management and equipment, avionics, charter and leasing, communication systems, consultancy or distributor services, engineering, engines – manufacture and overhaul, fixed wing – civil, fixed wing – defence, flight planning and support, fuel, government bodies and organizations, ground handling and support, helicopters, maintenance, repair and overhaul, navigation systems, parts and accessories, publications, safety and survival equipment, search and rescue, simulation and training, space technology, surveillance and reconnaissance systems, test equipment, UAVs and unmanned systems, weapons systems
Industry sector: Airlines, service/support industries, business and general aviation,
Manufacturers, MRO, government – civil, agent distributors, finance and leasing, training and simulation, air forces, government – defence, aircraft interiors, armies, unmanned vehicles, navies, publications
Fairs in this sector: Air, rail and auto fairs
Audience: Professional visitors only
Cycle: Biennially
Trade show contact: event@dubai.aero www.dubaiairshow.aero
Fair location: Airport Expo Centre,
Crowne Plaza, P.O. Box 9678 Dubai, UAE
Tel.: +971 (0)4 2244422 Fax: +971 (0)4 2244433
Fair organizer: F&E Aerospace,
P.O. Box 36851, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 (0)4 2867755 Fax: +971 (0)4 2866166
info@airs-exhib.com www.fairs-exhibs.com
Big Five Exhibition 2011
Date: 21 – 24 November 2011
The Big 5 is your chance to talk to an audience on a mass scale, bring your brands to life, spread the word quickly and raise your presence in the marketplace. No other event in the Middle East can deliver such a comprehensive return on investment. The Big 5 Exhibition will feature many unique features designed to share invaluable industry knowledge and inform visitors of the latest trends and innovations.
Product groups: Wood, plastics and composites, concrete, conveying systems, metals, glass, special construction, marble, ceramic and masonry stone, finishes, thermal and moisture protection, openings, communications, electrical systems, fire suppression and protection, HVAC heating/ventilation/air conditioning, plumbing, water technology, safety and security equipment, plant machinery vehicles, earthwork equipment and methods, civil/mechanical utilities, transportation, exterior improvements
Industry sectors: Engineering and architectural companies, building contractors and general builders, consultants, government and public sector departments, property developers and owners, trade associations, manufacturers and suppliers
Fairs in this sector: Construction and real estate
Audience: Professional visitors only
Cycle: Annually
Trade show contact: info@dmgevents.com www.thebig5exhibition.com
Fair location: Airport Expo Centre,
Crowne Plaza, P.O. Box 9678 Dubai, UAE
Tel.: +971 (0)4 2244422 Fax: +971 (0)4 2244433
Fair organizer: DMG Events,
P.O. Box 33817, Dubai, UAE,
Tel.: +971 (0)4 4380355 Fax: +971 (0)4 4380357
info@dmgevents.com www.dmgevents.com
Big Five PMV – Construction, Heavy Equipment and Tools 2011
Date: 21 – 24 November 2011
Big 5 PMV – The Middle East’s premier construction plant, machinery and vehicles show. The third edition of the event will be staged in The Arena, Sheikh Saeed Halls, Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, bringing The Big 5 and The Big 5 PMV together under one roof.
Product groups: Accessories and wear parts, building material handling and packaging (in a plant), communication and navigation, construction equipment, tools and special systems, construction machines, construction vehicles, formwork and scaffoldings, handling and application of concrete and mortar at construction sites, handling of raw materials, job safety, lifting appliances and conveyors, machines and systems for producing asphalt, machines and systems for producing concrete, concrete products and pre-fabricated components, machines and systems for producing pre-mixed dry mortar, plaster, screed and building supply store products, machines for extraction of raw materials and for mining, manufacture of cement and gypsum compounds for building materials, mineral processing (including coke oven equipment), services, site installations, test, measurement and process control engineering, transmission engineering, fluid technology and power generation units
Industry sectors: Component & service suppliers, construction equipment and special systems, construction machinery & plant, construction site facilities and equipment, construction vehicles, formwork & scaffolding, handling and application of concrete and mortar, lifting & conveying equipment, mining, extraction and processing of raw materials, production of building materials
Fairs in this sector: Construction and real estate
Audience: Professional visitors only
Cycle: Annually
Trade show contact: alex@smg-online.com www.Big5PMV.com
Fair location: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre,
Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 9292, Dubai, UAE,
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3321000 Fax: +971 (0)4 3318299
Fair organizer: Streamline Marketing Group/DMG Events,
P.O. Box 33817, Dubai, UAE,
Tel.: +971 (0)4 4380355 Fax: +971 (0)4 4380357
mail@smg-online.com www.smg-online.com
Chemspec Middle East
Date: 29th – 30th November 2011
The region’s fine and speciality chemicals event, Chemspec Middle East is back in Dubai offering visitors an opportunity to connect with a wealth of local and international exhibitors.
Product groups: Manufacturers or suppliers of fine and speciality chemicals for biotechnology, oilfield chemicals, colours and dyestuffs, agro chemicals, contract and toll manufacture, cosmetics, healthcare, pharmaceutical, water treatment
and many more. Formulators, custom and toll processors. Service providers to the fine and speciality chemicals industries, including transport and logistics companies, suppliers of drums, containers, bags and packaging, lab and analytical equipment suppliers, banks, investment houses and venture capital providers.
Industry Sectors: professionals from the fine, custom and speciality chemicals industry
Fairs in this sector: Industrial and manufacturing
Audience: Professional visitors only
Cycle: Annually
Trade show contact: JohnLane@quartzltd.co.uk www.chemspecevents.com
Fair location: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre,
Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 9292, Dubai, UAE,
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3321000 Fax: +971 (0)4 3318299
Fair organizer: Quartz Business Media Limited
Westgate House
120/130 Station Road
Redhill Surrey
RH1 1ET
Tel: +44 (0) 1737 855 000 Fax: +44 (0) 1737 855 327
DianeSheppherd@quartzltd.co.uk www.chemspecevents.com
Dubai Drink Technology Expo – DDTE 2011
Date: 29 November – 1 December 2011
Dubai Drink Technology Expo presents a worldwide range of non-alcoholic beverage products and services in the area of drink technology. The event is designed to promote the latest drink processing and packaging systems, light machinery, equipment, technology, materials and services to brand owners, retailers, beverage service operators, manufacturers and processors.
Product groups: Beverage producers and distributors, drink manufacturers, companies providing raw beverage materials (such as fruit extracts, sweeteners, syrup, flavourings in concentrate and other additives), dispensing and cooling systems, vending machines manufacturers, wholesales and distributors, distributors of cleaning, and filling systems for beverage bottles and containers and dispensing systems, packaging companies, companies offering consulting and supporting services in the beverage production industry, beverage marketers and traders, beverage system suppliers of degassing and carbonation equipments, dosing and mixing systems, cooling and heating systems, homogenizing systems, beverage trading association, supporting group (such as beverage logistic, storage and warehousing services and IT & transportation solutions)
Industry sectors: Beverage industry authorities, beverage brand owners, beverage marketers and sales agents, beverage science laboratory, beverage service operators and providers, caterers, distributors, financers and funding associations, franchisers, hotel groups, importers, international beverage associations and communities, international and regional beverage distributors, manufacturers and processors, packaging companies, public authorities, restaurants, service providers, specialist colleges/universities/institutions, trade and business magazines in the beverage industry, wholesale and retail beverage merchants
Fairs in this sector: Food and beverage trade fairs
Audience: Professional visitors only
Cycle: Annually
Trade show contact: drinkexpo@index.ae www.drinkexpo.ae
Fair location: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre,
Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 9292, Dubai, UAE,
Tel.: +971 (0)4 332100 Fax: +971 (0)4 3318299
Fair organizer: Index Conferences and Exhibitions Organisation Est.,
P.O. Box 13636, Dubai, UAE,
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3624717 Fax: +971 (0)4 3624718
index@emirates.net.ae www.index.ae
Dubai International Character and Licensing Fair & Dubai World Game Expo 2011
Date: 29 November 2011 – 3 December 2011
The Dubai International Character & Licensing Fair “Character Dubai” is a unique fair being held in the Middle East. This fair will attract more than 250 professional companies from around the world in addition to 10,000 trade visitors and dealers who will come together to interact, network and exchange business knowledge & expertise. Dubai World Game Expo – DWGE alongside Character Dubai, is the largest annual gathering of the interactive entertainment industry, focusing on B2B and the public. The event comprises an expo, networking events, cosplay show, World Game Championship (WGC) in cooperation with World Cyber Game (WCG), and the Dubai World Game Summit. The Dubai World Game Summit – DWGS will be a gathering of professional game developers, publishers, media, focusing on learning, inspiration, and networking.
Product groups: Animation, character/property licensing, brand licensing, content acquisition, arts, artists, design and image licensing, publishing (comics, magazines and books), comics design
Industry sectors: Potential licensees and licensing agents, entrepreneurs and individuals seeking new business opportunities, retailers, media representatives, manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers looking for licenses investors, venture capitalists and business developers, business owners, licensing industry professionals, property licensing industry
Fairs in this sector: Recreation and lifestyle trade fairs
Audience: Professional visitors only for the first two days then open to the public
Cycle: Annually
Trade show contact: jerome.ilad@index.ae www.character.ae
Fair location: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre,
Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 9292, Dubai, UAE,
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3321000 Fax: +971 (0)4 3318299
Fair organizer: Index Conferences and Exhibitions Organisation Est.,
P.O. Box 13636, Dubai, UAE,
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3624717 Fax: +971 (0)4 3624718
index@emirates.net.ae www.index.ae
December 2011
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Emirates Airlines Dubai Rugby Sevens
Date: 1 – 3 December
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40th National Day Celebration
Date: 1 December, 2011
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Middle East Natural and Organic Products Expo 2011
Date: 5 – 7 December 2011
MENOPE is the only organic and natural product expo in the region that offers a comprehensive view into the Middle East market for natural and organic products. Over the years, whilst promoting trade, the expo has also been instrumental in encouraging a healthy and environment friendly lifestyle. The rise in awareness of leading a natural lifestyle has created an uptake of organic and natural products.
Product groups: Food and beverages, cleaning products, cosmetics and personal care, health/medicine/pharmaceutical products, nutritional products, dietary aids and supplements, eco-friendly/natural products, other products and services.
Industry sectors: Importers, exporters, distributors, wholesalers, trading houses, business groups, collaboration and joint venture seekers, manufacturers, producers, overseas buyers, agents.
Fairs in this sector: Food and trade fairs
Audience: Professional visitors only
Cycle: Annually
Trade show contact: info@naturalproductme.com
Fair location: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre,
Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 9292, Dubai, UAE,
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3321000 Fax: +971 (0)4 3318299
Fair organizer: Global Links Dubai LLC
P.O. Box 34351, Dubai, UAE,
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3322283 Fax: +971 (0)4 3322253 info@naturalproductme.com www.naturalproductme.com
China Homelife Show
Date: 5 – 7 December 2011
Presenting a wide range of Chinese products for the Middle East market.
Product groups: Home, office and commercial furniture, household appliances, home audio-visual systems, electronics, fitness equipment, home textiles, fabric, fibre and yarn, accessories, clothing, kitchen and bathroom fixtures and fittings, building materials, household goods, arts and gifts, lighting, mother and baby products, garden and leisure equipment.
Industry sectors: Importers, exporters, distributors, wholesalers, trading houses, business groups, collaboration and joint venture seekers.
Fairs in this sector: Trade fairs
Audience: Professional visitors only
Cycle: Annually
Trade show contact: visit@homlife.ae www.homlife.ae
Fair location: Dubai Airport Expo,
P.O. Box 9292, Dubai, UAE,
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3086020
Fair organizer: Homlife – Dubai
Tel.: +971 (0)4 2276608 Fax: +971 (0)4 2293148
visit@homlife.ae www.homlife.ae
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8th Dubai International Film Festival
Date: 7 – 14 December
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is the leading film festival in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Since its inception in 2004, the festival has served as an influential platform for Arab filmmakers and talent at an international level, by spearheading the cinema movement in the region.
for more information: www.dubaifilmfest.com
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Gulf Traffic 2011
Date: 12 – 14 December 2011
The Gulf Traffic Exhibition and Conference was launched in 2002 in direct response to the strong demand across the region for an event that brings together international manufacturers and suppliers offering the latest products, services and technology for the traffic and transport industry.
Product groups: Access and control systems, accident management, axle counting, bollards and cones, bridges and tunnelling, car park management, development, civil infrastructure and construction, clothing, communication systems and technology, construction plant and machines, consultancy services, crash cushions, data information systems, digital mapping, display systems and technology, emergency services and planning, fare and toll systems, fiber optics, gantry and traffic management, GIS, highway help, illuminated flashing safety products, integrated public transport systems, ITS, land surveying, law enforcement, LED’s license plate recognition, maintenance, road marking and equipment, road safety education, road studs, rolling stock, safety equipment and systems, sensors, sheeting, signage, signaling, solar powered equipment, speed measuring technology and equipment, street lighting and furniture, thermo plastic paints, ticketing and smart cards, traffic calming and control, traffic signal control data equipment, trenchless technology, vehicle priority systems, video image processing, weigh-in motion materials, media and publishing, meters – pay and display/electronic, modeling, navigation systems and technology, noise absorbement systems, parking, passenger information systems, paving and footways, pollution, response systems, retro-reflective materials, RFID, road construction and surfacing
Industry sectors: Construction and engineering, dealers and distributors, consultancy, manufacturers, government departments, service operators, police, marketing and sales, business development, Operations, research and development, purchasing
Fairs in this sector: Air, rail and auto
Audience: Professional visitors only
Cycle: Annually
Trade show contact: richard.pavitt@iirme.com www.gulftraffic.com
Fair location: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre,
Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 9292, Dubai, UAE,
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3321000 Fax: +971 (0)4 3318299
Fair organizer: IIR Holdings Ltd. (Dubai Branch),
P.O. Box 21743, Dubai, UAE,
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3365161 Fax: +971 (0)4 3352438
info@iirme.com www.iirme.com
International Autumn Trade Fair 2011
Date: 13 – 15 December 2011
IATF is a regional business platform for the global consumer goods industry keen to expand in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. IATF will unveil an exciting mix of from around the world.
Product groups: Arts, antiques and handicrafts, artificial flowers and plants, automobiles and auto parts, bags, building materials, carpets and wall coverings, chemicals and allied products, cosmetics, perfumes and beauty aids, crystal wares, dairy products and equipment, detergent and household chemicals, electronics and electricals, fashion wares and accessories, fresh, frozen and canned foods, furniture, gifts and novelties, hardware and DIY, housewares and kitchen wares, household and domestic appliances, imitation and fashion jewellery, leather and leather products, lights, lamps and fixtures, office equipment, pictures, painting and graphic arts, plastic household products, promotional giveaways and plaques, sanitary ware and accessories, sports and leisure goods, textiles and ready made garments, toys, games and stationery, watches and clocks
Industry sectors: Traders, businessmen, importers, exporters and media
Fairs in this sector: Trade fairs
Audience: Professional visitors only
Cycle: Annually
Trade show contact: alfajer@emirates.net.ae suhas@alfajer.net
http://www.dubaiautumnfair.com
Fair location: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre,
Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 9292, Dubai, UAE,
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3321000 Fax: +971 (0)4 3318299
Fair organizer: Al Fajer Information & Services
Post Box No. 11183
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4 340 6888 Fax: +971 4 340 3608
www.alfajer.net alfajer@emirates.net.ae
The Indian Property Show Dubai
Date: 15th – 17th December 2011
The key objective of the show is to provide information to Indians living abroad who wish to purchase property in India.
Product groups: Property in India
Industry sectors: Public interested in purchasing in India
Fairs in this sector: Property fairs
Audience: Non-resident Indians
Cycle: Annually
Trade show contact: www.indianpropertyshow.com
Fair location: Dubai Airport Expo,
P.O. Box 9292, Dubai, UAE,
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3086020
Fair organizer: Sumansa Exhibitions LLC
P.O. Box 118635
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3277743 Fax: +971 (0)4 3276788
Contact@SumansaExhibitions.com www.sumansaexhibitions.com
JANAURY 2012
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Dubai Shopping Festival
Date: 5 January – 5 February
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Intersec Dubai
Date: 15 – 17 January 2012
International Trade Fair for Security and Safety
Intersec Dubai is a professional trade and information platform for products and services related to the security industry. The fair presents new specialized technology, equipment and services in the areas of personal protection, fire and building safety.
Product groups: Monitoring systems, surveillance and guarding services, homeland security and policing, fire prevention and protection, fire-fighting equipment, emergency alarm and warning systems, associations, education and training, rescue equipment, personal protection equipment, environmental protection at work, safety at work equipment, health at work, CCTV, DVR, wires and cables, biometric equipment/systems, system integrators, access/entrance control, gates, turnstiles, authentication systems, armored windows and doors, mechanical security systems and devices, locks, safes, barbed wire fences, intruder and burglary alarm equipment, alarms, object/perimeter protection dystems, wireless security equipment, internet security, anti-virus software, anti SPAM filters, content monitoring, digital signature, hardware and data security, identity tokens, back-up/recovery systems, software protection, biometric identification systems, data access protection, user right management
Industry sectors: Building services engineering, civil protection, fire protection, personal protection, safety technology
Fairs in this sector: Fire protection trade fairs, trade fairs for building services engineering, trade fairs for civil protection, trade shows for personal protection, trade shows for security and safety technologies
Audience: professional visitors only
Cycle: annually
Trade show contact: www.dwtc.com www.intersecexpo.com
Fair location: Dubai World Trade Centre,
Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 9292, Dubai, UAE
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3321000 Fax: +971 (0)4 3318299
Fair organizer: Epoc Messe Frankfurt GmbH
PO Box 26761, Dubai, UAE
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3380102 Fax: +971 (0)4 3385273
info@uae.messefrankfurt.com www.messefrankfurtme.com
Arab Health Dubai
Date: 23 – 26 January 2011
Trade Fair for Healthcare in the Middle East
The Arab Health Exhibition and Congress is the premier international healthcare event in the Middle East bringing together the world’s leading healthcare manufacturers, tradesmen, organisations and professionals. Arab Health is the largest exhibition in the region and is generally viewed as an important global event in the healthcare calendar. Established over three decades ago, the exhibition offers an ideal environment for companies to showcase their products in one of the fastest growing and most lucrative healthcare markets in the world.
Product groups: Dental and medical clinics, dental instruments, dental medicine, dental technology, diagnostics, electrical medicine, hospital equipment, hospital equipment, hospital supplies, laboratory equipment, laboratory equipment, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, medical technology, medicines, pharmaceuticals, rehabilitation equipment.
Industry sectors: Dental Medicine, Dental Technology, Laboratory Technology, Medicals
Fairs in this Sector: Medial pharmaceutical trade fairs, trade fairs for dental technology, trade fairs for dental medicine, trade fairs for laboratory technology
Audience: professional visitors only
Cycle: annually
Trade show contact: arabhealth@iirme.com www.arabhealthonline.com
Fair location: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre
Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 9292 Dubai, UAE
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3321000 Fax: +971 (0)4 3318299
Fair organizer: IIR Middle East Exhibition
PO. Box 21743 Dubai, UAE
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3352437 Fax: +971 (0)4 3352438
info@iirme.com www.iirme.com
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Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2012
Date: 27th January
Start & Finish: The start and finish for the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2012 will be in Downtown Dubai adjacent to the Burj Khalifa. The starts for the Marathon, 10km Road Race and 3km Fun Run will be from the same start gantry location just up from the Burj Khalifa outside the Pavilion. The finish area for the Marathon, 10km Road Race and 3km Fun Run will be through the same finish gantry location on the opposite side of the road from the start gantry.
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Sign and Graphic Imaging Middle East Dubai
Date: 31st January – 2nd February 2012
Trade Fair for signage, printing and graphics
Sign and Graphic Imaging Middle East is a trade fair for signage, printing and graphics in Dubai. Here exhibitors from all over the world present their latest products and innovations in advertising, graphic design, printing plates and printing applications. It is one of the most important fairs of the sector in the Middle East and offers ideal access to a booming industry.
Product groups: Advertising – media advertising, point of purchase, point of sales
Banners and posters – display equipment, fabric & vinyl’s, fasteners, nomadic stands
Electronic message centres- electro luminescent sheets, full colour video capability, incandescent led display systems, plasma screens, score cards, time/temperature displays
Graphic imaging industry – 3d laser equipment, coating, colour management, die cutting, doming, dye sublimation and flag printing, dyeing, embossing, embroidery, engraving, film imaging, flatbed digital printers, fleet graphics, folding, framing, graphic printers, hot stamping, industrial printers, ink systems, labelling, laminating (hot & cold), laser machines, logo design, marking technologies, packaging, pad printing, pre-press, routing, scanning, screen printing, sheeting, slitting, textile printers, thermal & dye sublimation equipment, transfers, vinyl cutting equipment
Photo imaging and printing – software solutions for imaging, image enlargers,
photographic and printing paper, retail printing solutions, digital imaging educational institute, digital image banks & royalty free images, image & colour management software, slide technology and accessories, photographic labs, films and digital storage media
Signage – colour systems, cad/cam software, lighting, plasma screens/video walls, revolving signs, road signs, sign mechanisms
Architectural hardware – billboards, cast metal plaques, flags, front lit & backlit tri-fascia, metal letters, mopies, prima boards, uni-poles
Digital imaging – digital cameras, high resolution image collections, lighting systems, photo imaging, photography/design studios, video editing equipment
Electric signage – ballast, fluorescent lighting, led signs, neon equipment/signage, shop display, transformers, vacuum forming machines
Graphic services - vehicle graphics, floor graphics, building graphics, balloon graphics
Large format printing – bus shelters, billboards, bridges, buses/vehicles, metro, roof top hoardings, design management, digital colour printing, hardware/software, inkjet and colour systems, inks & chemicals, large format flatbed printers, large format printers, outdoor & indoor concepts, traffic signage
Outdoor advertising – bus shelters, billboards, bridges, buses/vehicles, metro, roof top hoardings
Printing on paper – large format printers, press systems
Printing – textile printing, silk screen printing, glass printing, balloon printing
Sign substrates/equipment – acrylic fabrication equipment, acrylic sheets/plastics, a-pet/corrugated sheets, flexible reinforced substrates, flock/transfer films, holographic films, polycarbonate sheets, polystyrene foam, pvc foam boards, retro reflective/glow fibres, self adhesive vinyl’s, translucent/opaque/colour/self
Industry sectors: Graphics, Labeling, Printing and Publishing
Fairs in this sector: Labelling trade shows, printing and publishing trade fairs, trade fairs for the graphic industry
Audience: professional visitors only
Cycle: annually
Trade show contact: signme@iec.ae www.signmiddleeast.com
Fair location: Airport Expo Centre
Crowne Plaza, P.O. Box 9678 Dubai, UAE
Tel.: +971 (0)4 2244422 Fax: +971 (0)4 2244433
Fair organizer: International Expo-Consults
P.O. Box: 50006, Dubai, UAE
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3435777 Fax: +971 (0)4 3436115
iec@emirates.net.ae www.iecdubai.com
FEBRUARY 2012
MRO Middle East Dubai
Date: 1st – 2nd February 2012
Conference and Exhibition for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul in Aviation MRO Middle East is an international trade fair and conference for the aviation industry which focuses on maintenance, repair and overhaul. The event will bring together global airline managers, aircraft manufacturers, maintenance specialists and security experts. There are opportunities to establish and maintain contacts and to discuss the latest developments in the industry. The MRO Middle East is therefore a priority event for all professionals in the field of air safety.
Product groups: Aircraft maintenance and repair
Industry sectors: Aviation
Fairs in this sector: Aviation, defence and rails shows
Audience: professional visitors only
Cycle: annually
Trade show contact: ljanow@aviationweek.com www.aviationweek.com
Fair location: Airport Expo Centre
Crowne Plaza, P.O. Box 9678 Dubai, UAE
Tel.: +971 (0)4 2244422 Fax: +971 (0)4 2244433
Fair organizer: F&E/Tarsus Group Ltd.
PO Box 36851, Dubai, UAE
Tel.: +971 (0)4 42867755 Fax: +971 (0)4 42866166
info@fairs-exhibs.com www.tarsus-group.com
CABSAT MENA Dubai
Date: 28th February – 1st March 2011
The Leading International Digital Media Event for the Middle East, Africa & South Asia
CABSAT MENA in Dubai is the third largest event in the world and the region’s most important event for the Digital Media industry. CABSAT MENA is the ideal platform for companies wanting to gain an edge over their competitors. The event is a showcase for the latest products and services covering the entire spectrum of digital media from content creation to management to delivery.
Product groups: Aerials, amplifiers, cable installation, computer graphics systems, decoders, displays, LNB, MMD, modulators, plasma TV, receivers, satellite dishes, transmission equipment, transmission systems.
Industry sectors: Computer, Consumer Electronics, Electronics & Electricals, Information Technology
Fairs in this sector: Consumer electronic trade show, electronics and electricals trade shows, trade fairs for computer and information technology, trade shows for information technology
Audience: professional visitors and general public
Cycle: annually
Trade show contact: www.cabsat.com
Fair location: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre
Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 9292, Dubai, UAE
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3321000 Fax: +971 (0)4 3318299
Fair organizer: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre
Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 9292 Dubai, UAE
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3321000 Fax: +971 (0)4 3318299
Middle East Electricity Dubai
Date: 7th – 9th February 2012
The Power behind the Middle East Energy Industry
Middle East Electricity in Dubai is a trade fair for the Energy Industry. It is regarded by visitors and exhibitors as the leading energy event of its kind anywhere in the world. Middle East Electricity is hosting the global leaders and innovators from the energy sector. The fair is the hub for the electro-technical industry in the UAE and is the leading event for this sector in the whole region.
Product groups: Generators, hydroelectric power, power distribution, solar panels, transmission lines, wind turbines
Industry sectors: Energy, Renewable Energy, Solar Technology, Wind Energy
Fairs in this sector: Energy trade shows, renewable energy trade show, trade fairs for solar technologies, wind energy trade shows
Audience: professional visitors only
Cycle: annually
Trade show contact: meelectricity@iirme.com www.middleeastelectricity.com
Fair location: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre
Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 9292, Dubai, UAE
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3321000 Fax: +971 (0)4 3318299
Fair organizer: IIR Middle East Exhibition
P.O. Box 21743, Dubai, UAE
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3352437 Fax: +971 (0)4 3352438
info@iirme.com www.iirme.com
Gulfood Dubai
Date: 19th – 22nd February 2012
Fair for foodservice and hospitality
Gulfood is the Middle East’s leading exhibition dedicated to the foodservice and hospitality sectors. The event provides industry suppliers with the region’s largest central business hub, ultimately delivering an unrivalled product and service showcase and the opportunity to meet international buyers face to face. Gulfood includes the Gulfood Conference as a key networking event that brings together international experts and professionals to discuss the fundamental issues driving the industry. Also incorporated in the exhibition are the Food and Drink Market, the Restaruant and Café Market and the Equipment and Services Market.
Product groups: Food and beverage, hotel, refrigeration and food service equipment, hotel supplies and services, food processing machinery, bakery and confectionery products and equipment, disposable items, hospitality information systems and food packaging
Industry sectors: Beverages, Catering, Food, Gastronomy
Fairs in this sector: Catering and hospitality trade fairs, food and beverage trade show, food trade fairs, trade fairs for gastronomy
Audience: professional visitors and general public
Cycle: annually
Trade show contact: gulfood@dwtc.com www.gulfood.com
Fair location: Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3321000 Fax: +971 (0)4 3318299
Fair organizer: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre
Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 9292, Dubai, UAE
Tel.: +971 (0)4 3321000 Fax: +971 (0)4 3318299
ART DUBAI
21st – 24 MArch 2011
Art Dubai is the largest and most established contemporary art fair in the Middle East, taking place every year in March at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. The fair is held under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, and is owned and run in partnership with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
http://www.artdubai.ae/