Dubai Events 2025
Dubai is hosting an exciting lineup of conferences and exhibitions in 2025, featuring groundbreaking innovations and technology, and advancements across multiple industries. As a premier global business center, the city will draw in international leaders, sector specialists, and enthusiasts for insightful discussions, debates and valuable networking opportunities. Scroll down to view the events.
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Disclaimer: This guide is for reference only. Gateway Group cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies or changes to the events, dates and venues included in this guide. Check the details independently before registering or attending any events. Links to event websites included for your convenience.
DWTC is abbreviated from Dubai World Trade Center.
Dubai Events: January 2025
01 NEW YEAR'S DAY, PUBLIC HOLIDAY
05 School Spring Term Commences
07-09 Arabplast, DWTC
07-09 DUPHAT (Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and Exhibition), DWTC
13 Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine Forum
13-16 Dubai International Project Management Forum, Madinat Jumeirah
13-17 Concept Big Brands Carnival, DWTC
14-16 INTERSEC, DWTC
14-16 Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, DWTC
15-16 IFX Expo Dubai, DWTC
16-18 EROC Global Forum, DWTC
17-19 Middle East Heart Failure Conference, Raffles Hotel, Dubai
20-22 FESPA Middle East, Dubai Exhibition Center, Expo City
21-22 Oracle CloudWorld 2025, DWTC
21-22 Fiber Connect Council MENA Annual Conference and Exhibition, DWTC
27-28 World Lawyers Forum, Pullman Deira City Centre
27-30 Arab Health, DWTC
29-30 ShipTek 2025, JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai Marina
Dubai Events: February 2025
01-06 Dubai Fashion Week
01-08 Medlab Middle East, DWTC
03-04 Global Legal Association Litigation Conference, Knight Castle, Dubai
03-05 Middle East Bunkering Convention, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah
03-06 Medlab Middle East, DWTC
04-06 Capacity Middle East 2025, Grand Hyatt Dubai
04-06 World Hydrogen MENA 2025, Ritz Carlton, Dubai International Finance Centre
04-06 AEEDC Dubai (UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition), DWTC
05-06 Middle East School Leadership Conference, Habtoor Grand Resort
05-06 6th HR & People Development Summit 2024, JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai Marina
05-06 AI Everything Global, Dubai Exhibition Center, Expo City
06-07 Cities in Action Forum, Dubai Exhibition Center, Expo City
08-10 EDEC 2025 (Emirates Diabetes & Endocrine Congress), DWTC
08-12 Concept Big Brands Carnival, DWTC
10-11 Breakbulk Middle East, DWTC
10-11 AIME (Aircraft Interiors Middle East), DWTC
10-11 Aviation Week MRO Middle East, DWTC
10-12 Japan Kyoto Trade Exhibition, DWTC
10-12 World Of Coffee Dubai, DWTC
10-12 MRO Middle East (Maintenance Repair and Overhaul), DWTC
10-13 The Dubai Sugar Conference, InterContinental Dubai Festival City
11 InvestPro UAE 2025 Dubai, Taj Dubai
11-13 World Governments Summit 2025
11-13 ISS World Middle East & Africa, JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay
12 Microsoft AI Tour 2025, DWTC
12-13 World Shisha Dubai, Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City
14 Dubai Rising: Building Tomorrow’s Global Business Capital, Museum of the Future
14-16 Taste of Dubai Festival, Dubai Media City Amphitheater
15-16 Middle East International Conference on Innovation & Sepsis, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre
17-18 Professional Beauty, Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City
17-21 Gulfood 2025, DWTC
18-19 UserConf Dubai 2025, Ritz Carlton, DIFC
18-19 9th Family Office Forum Dubai, The Palace, Downtown Dubai
18-19 GTR MENA 2025 DUBAI, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road
19-20 STEP 2025 Dubai, Dubai Internet City
19-20 IDC Middle East, Grand Hyatt Dubai
19-20 4th Annual Future Factory Show
19-23 Dubai International Boat Show, Dubai Harbour
24 Rex Bitumen, Petrochemicals & Petroproducts
24-25 World Passenger Experience Forum, Park Hyatt, Dubai
24-25 Aviation Security Forum, Park Hyatt, Dubai
24-26 Connecting Green Hydrogen MENA, Madinat Jumeirah
25-26 Dubai Stem Cells Congress, Ritz Carlton, DIFC
26 WCA World 2025, DWTC
26-27 Affiliate World Dubai, DWTC
26-27 Desert Architecture MENA Forum
Dubai Events: March 2025
01-30 Holy Month of Ramadan
The month of Ramadan commences and finishes upon the sighting of the moon in the UAE. Ramadan is is expected to commence on 1st March 2025 and it will last for 29 or 30 days. During the holy month, daytime fasting is observed when it is forbidden for Muslims and non-Muslims to eat and drink in public between sunrise and sunset. Iftar is the sunset meal when the daytime fast breaks. Suhoor is a late night or early morning meal, anytime before sunrise. To learn about Ramadan and how it affects living, working and doing business in the UAE, read our collection of Ramadan blog articles.
08 International Women's Day
17-19 Dubai International Horse Fair, DWTC
24 School Spring Break Commences
31-02 Apr EID AL FITR, PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Dates for Guidance: Islamic holiday, specific dates subject to the moon sighting in the UAE)
Dubai Events: April 2025
31 Mar-02 EID AL FITR, PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Dates for Guidance: Islamic holiday, specific dates subject to the moon sighting in the UAE)
07-09 Middle East Energy, DWTC
07-09 InterSolar Middle East, DWTC
07-11 ISPRS Geospatial Week 2025, DWTC
08-10 DEAL 2025 (Dubai Entertainment Amusement & Leisure Expo), DWTC
09-12 PAIRS 2025 (Pan Arab Interventional Radiology Society Annual Congress), DWTC
11-13 Middle East Academy of Otolaryngology Conference, InterContinental, Dubai Festival City
12-17 Airport Show & Global Airport Leaders Forum, DWTC
13 School Summer Term Commences
13 IKT Congress 2025, Jameel Arts Centre
14-16 TXF Middle East & Africa 2025, Ritz Carlton
14-16 Dubai Wood Show, DWTC
14-16 IPS 2025, DWTC
14-16 Dubai Derma (Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference and Exhibition), DWTC
15-16 5th International Translation Conference, The National Library and Archives
15-17 IATA World Cargo Symposium 2025, DWTC
16-17 The Forex Exhibition, Coca Cola Arena, Dubai
16-17 The Role of the DNFBPs Sector in Fighting Financial Crimes
17-20 World Art Dubai 2025, DWTC
19-20 Pet World Arabia 2025, DWTC
19-20 The School & Nursery Show, DWTC
19-20 13th PAARS Dubai (Pan Arab Association of Radiological Societies), Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
19-20 9th RSE (Official Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of the Emirates), Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
19-20 UAE International Nuclear Medicine Conference, Mohammed Bin Rashid University
21-23 GoTech Energy, Technology and Innovation, DWTC
22-24 DOMOTEX Middle East, DWTC
22-24 8th International Conference on Quality in Educations (ICEQ), Grand Hyatt, Dubai
23-24 Machines Can See Summit 2025, Museum of The Future
24 Fintech & Innovation Summit 2025, Palazzo Versace Hotel, Dubai
25-26 Middle Eastern Alliance for Parental and Enteral Nutrition Congress, Intercontinental, Dubai Festival City
25-26 MBRU 2025 Dental Symposium, Mohammed Bin Rashid University
25-27 ICJR Middle East, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
28-30 Dubai World Insurance Congress 2025, Atlantis, The Palm
28-01 May Arabian Travel Market, DWTC
29-01 May DIHAD Exhibition, DWTC
29-01 May 16th International Emergency & Catastrophe Management, DWTC
30 Future Workforce Summit
30-01 May TOKEN 2049 DUBAI, Madinat Jumeirah
30-02 May GETEX, DWTC
Dubai Events: May 2025
28 Apr-01 Arabian Travel Market, DWTC
29 Apr-01 DIHAD Exhibition, DWTC
29 Apr-01 16th International Emergency & Catastrophe Management, DWTC
30 Apr-02 GETEX, DWTC
05-06 Digital Oilfields Middle East 2025, Dubai International Convention Centre
06-07 Capital Market Summit, Madinat Jumeirah
06-08 Airport Show & Global Airport Leaders Forum, DWTC
06-08 Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East, DWTC
06-08 GISEC Global, DWTC
07-11 Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle Bazaar, DWTC
08 IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety Conference, The Grosvenor House Hotel, Dubai Marina
09-10 International Restorative and Implant Symposium (IRIS 2025), DWTC
09-11 Emirates Critical Care Conference, InterContinental, Dubai Festival City
12-13 Dubai FinTech Summit, Madinat Jumeirah
13-14 Loyalty Connect 2025, DWTC
13-14 Customer Experience Live Show Middle East, JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai Marina
13-14 Future Landscapes and Playscapes UAE, Millennium Airport Hotel, Dubai
13-15 Integrate Middle East 2025, DWTC
13-15 SatExpo, DWTC
13-15 World Police Summit 2025, DWTC
13-15 CABSAT 2025, DWTC
15-16 Pediatrics Summit 2025, City Seasons Hotel, Dubai
16-17 The Baby Expo, DWTC
20-22 Seamless Digital Commerce, DWTC
20-22 International Apparel & Textile Fair, Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City
21 AWS MENA Summit 2025, DWTC
21-22 Crypto Expo, DWTC
27-29 INDEX, DWTC
27-29 HITEC Middle East and North Africa Conference (HITEC MENA), DWTC
27-29 The Hotel Show, DWTC
28-29 Agro Summit X, Le Meridien Dubai
30 ARAFAT DAY, PUBLIC HOLIDAY
31-02 Jun EID AL ADHA, PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Dates for Guidance: Islamic holiday, specific dates subject to the moon sighting in the UAE)
Dubai Events: June 2025
31 May-02 EID AL ADHA, PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Dates for Guidance: Islamic holiday, specific dates subject to the moon sighting in the UAE)
11-13 China Home Life, DWTC
11-13 International Appliance and Electronics Show, DWTC
17-18 Middle East Event Show, DWTC
18-19 Middle East Events Show, DWTC
18-20 World Vape Show, DWTC
24-25 Middle East Rail, DWTC
24-25 Mobility Live, DWTC
24-25 EV Charge Live Middle East 2025, DWTC
24-25 Solar & Storage Live Dubai 2025, DWTC
26 HIJRI NEW YEAR, PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Dates for Guidance: Islamic holiday, specific dates subject to the moon sighting in the UAE)
27 School Summer Break commences
Dubai Events: July 2025
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Dubai Events: August 2025
25 Start of the 2025/26 Academic Year
Dubai Events: September 2025
01 PROPHET MOHAMMED'S BIRTHDAY, PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Dates for Guidance: Islamic holiday, specific dates subject to the moon sighting in the UAE)
02-04 Paper Arabia, DWTC
08-10 WHX Tech Dubai, DWTC
08-18 Universal Postal Union Congress Dubai 2025, DWTC
10-11 Vertical Farming Show 2025, Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City
10-11 PPP MENA Forum, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai
15-17 Sleep Expo, DWTC
15-17 Base Oils, Lubriants and Additives Technology Exhibition (BOLAT), DWTC
15-17 Middle East Composites & Advanced Materials Expo (MECAM Expo), DWTC
15-17 FURTECH, DWTC
15-17 Middle East Foam & Polyurethane Expo & Adhesives Sealants and Bonding Expo Middle East, DWTC
15-17 Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa, DWTC
15-17 Private Label Middle East, DWTC
15-17 ISM Middle East, DWTC
22-24 SGI Dubai 2025, DWTC
23-25 DIFLEX, Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City
23-25 Arab Lab Live, DWTC
23-25 Ru-ya (Careers UAE), DWTC
24-25 Dubai World Congress for Self Driving Transport, DWTC
30-02 Oct WETEX, DWTC
30-02 Oct DigiMarCon, Hyatt Regency, Dubai
Dubai Events: October 2025
30 Sep-02 WETEX, DWTC
30 Sep-02 DigiMarCon, Hyatt Regency, Dubai
01-02 TECHSPO DUBAI, Hyatt Regency, Dubai
01-02 World Green Economy Summit, DWTC
05-07 Najah Expo, DWTC
06-07 AgroFarm Middle East 2025, DWTC
06-07 The Forex Expo, DWTC
06-07 Space-Comm Expo Dubai, DWTC
06-08 Access Abilities Expo, DWTC
08-09 Arabia CSR & Sustainability Forum, Five Hotel, The Palm
13-17 GITEX Global, DWTC
13-15 PRO Paper Dubai, Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City
21-22 HR Summit & Expo, DWTC
21-23 The International Family Medicine Conference & Exhibition, DWTC
21-23 Annual Radiology Meeting in Dubai (ARM 2025), DWTC
21-23 Healthcare Future Summit, DWTC
27 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors' Forum, Dubai Exhibition Center, Expo City
27-29 Future Hospitality World Summit, Madinat Jumeirah
27-29 Beauty World Middle East, DWTC
Dubai Events: November 2025
03 Flag Day
04-06 Gulfood Manufacturing, DWTC
06-08 Dubai Otology, Movenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai
11-12 The Retail Summit, Atlantis The Palm
11-12 8th META Cinema Forum
11-12 WT Middle East, DWTC
11-13 GESS Dubai, DWTC
11-13 Paperworld Middle East, DWTC
12-16 ICOM Dubai 2025, DWTC
16 Dubai International Air Chiefs Conference
17-18 The Mining Show, DWTC
17-18 VisionPlus Expo, Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City
17-19 Food Safety Conference 2025, DWTC
17-19 Middle East Organic and Natural Products Expo, DWTC
17-21 Dubai Airshow 2025, Dubai World Central
19 MENA Construction Summit, JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai Marina
17-19 Dubai International Food Safety Conference, DWTC
23-26 Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Middle East
24-27 Big 5 Global, DWTC
24-27 Windows, Doors & Facades, DWTC
24-27 HVAC R World, DWTC
24-27 Livable CitiesX, DWTC
30 Commemoration Day
Dubai Events: December 2025
02-03 EID AL ETIHAD (NATIONAL DAY / UNION DAY), PUBLIC HOLIDAY
08-09 Space Travel Summit, Connect Conference Center, Expo City
09-11 Automechanika, DWTC
15 School Winter Break Commences
16-18 Asia Baby Children Maternity Exhibition, DWTC
16-18 International Appliance and Electronics Show, DWTC
16-18 China Home Life, DWTC
25 Christmas Day (Not an official celebration in the UAE, but especially recognized by expats and in the retail and hospitality sectors)
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