Essential Business Guide To Dubai Events in 2024
Updated 28th August 2024.
Step into Dubai's busy business events scene with Gateway Group's essential guide for the conferences and exhibitions taking place during 2024. Don't forget to save this page for easy access and revisit frequently, as we'll be continuously refreshing the guide with the latest events as they are unveiled throughout the year.
UAE School Holidays 2024
For your ease, the UAE school holidays have been integrated into this calendar of events, easily identifiable with a distinctive pink hue.
UAE Public Holidays 2024
You'll find the UAE Cabinet-approved public holidays for 2024 conveniently highlighted in purple throughout the guide. Keep in mind that the dates for Islamic holidays are indicative, as they depend on the moon sighting. The confirmed dates are typically announced by the UAE government and news agencies a few days before the actual Islamic holiday.
Attending Conferences and Exhibitions in Dubai
Aligning your business trips and activities with conferences and events can be a game-changer if you're looking to kick-start a new venture or expand an existing business. They are an ideal way to obtain valuable insights into the market, trends, and opportunities, as well as make useful networking connections.
We've also created an Abu Dhabi Events Guide for 2024 so you can see what conferences and exhibitions are happening in the UAE's capital this year. Remember, Abu Dhabi is just an hour and a half driver from Dubai.
DWTC is abbreviated from Dubai World Trade Center which is a purpose-built complex for events and exhibitions in Dubai.
Disclaimer
This events guide serves as a reference tool only. Although we've diligently researched the events, dates, and venues for your convenience, we cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies or changes. We strongly advise users of this resource to conduct their own independent checks before registering or attending any of the events.
Explore all of Dubai's 2024 events by scrolling through the complete list below, or easily locate specific events by month.
Complete Dubai Events Guide 2024
Dubai Events January 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
16-18 | Intersec Exhibition | DWTC (Dubai World Trade Centre) |
16-18 | Light + Intelligent Building Middle East | DWTC |
17-18 | IFX Exhibition | DWTC |
17-19 | Emirates Otorhinolaryngology Audiology Swallowing & Communication Disorders Congress | International Festival City |
17-20 | Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) | Madinat Jumeirah and Westin Mina Seyahi |
21-23 | World of Coffee | DWTC |
21-23 | World Litigation Forum 2024 | Pullman Dubai Creek |
21-24 | Japan Kyoto Trade Exhibition | DWTC |
24 | Enterprise Agility for Innovation | Radisson Blu Dubai Waterfront |
24 | Dispute Resolution Forum (Hosted by Ministry of Finance) | |
24-25 | ShipTek 2024 | JW Marriott Marina |
26-28 | Middle East Heart Failure Conference | Raffles Dubai |
27-30 | UAE Organ Donation and Transplantation Congress | Conrad, Sheikh Zayed Road |
29-01 | Arab Health Exhibition & Congress | DWTC & Fairmont Dubai |
29-30 | Emergency Medicine (Arab Health) | DWTC |
29-30 | Obs & Gyn (Arab Health) | DWTC |
29-30 | Public Health (Arab Health) | DWTC |
29-30 | CSSD (Arab Health) | Fairmont Dubai |
29-31 | FESPA Middle East | Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City |
29-01 | Total Radiology (Arab Health) | DWTC |
20-01 | Surgery (Arab Health) | DWTC |
31-01 | Quality Management (Arab Health) | DWTC |
31-01 | Orthopaedics (Arab Health) | DWTC |
31-01 | Diabetes (Arab Health) | DWTC |
31-01 | Infection Control (Arab Health) | Fairmont Dubai |
Dubai Events February 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
05-07 | Middle East Bunkering Convention | Hilton Jumeirah |
05-07 | Restaurant Week in Dubai 2024 | JW Marriott Marina |
05-08 | Medlab Exhibition & Conference | DWTC |
06-08 | Capacity Middle East 2024 | Grand Hyatt |
06-08 | UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition | DWTC |
06-08 | AEEDC Dubai World Orthodontic Exhibition | DWTC |
07-08 | AEEDC Dubai World Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Conference | DWTC |
07-08 | HR & People Development Summit 2024 | JW Marriott Marina |
10-13 | Pan Arab Interventional Radiology Society Annual Congress 2024 | DWTC |
11-14 | International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management | Hyatt Regency |
12 | InvestPRO UAE 2024 | Taj Dubai |
12-13 | Rex Bitumen, Petrochemicals & Petroproducts 2024 | |
12-13 | Breakbulk Middle East | DWTC |
12-14 | World Government Summit (WGS) | |
12-14 | Responsible AI Forum | |
13 | Legal Business and Addleshaw Goddard GC Forum Dubai 2024 | Shangri-La, Sheikh Zayed Road |
13-15 | ISS World Middle East and Africa | JW Marriott Marquis |
14-15 | Global Legal Association Litigation Conference 2024 | Millennium Plaza Downtown |
19-23 | Gulfood Exhibition | DWTC |
20-21 | UserConf Dubai 2024 | Ritz Carlton DIFC |
21-22 | Middle East School Leadership Conference | Grosvenor House, Dubai Marina |
20-21 | Family Office Forum | Palace Downtown |
20-21 | GTR MENA | Jumeirah Emirates Towers |
20-22 | Education 2.0 | Intercontinental Dubai Festival City |
20-22 | Internet 2.0 | Intercontinental Dubai Festival City |
20-22 | CXO 2.0 | Intercontinental Dubai Festival City |
21-22 | STEP Conference | Dubai Internet City |
26-27 | Data Driven Government | Park Hyatt Dubai Creek |
26-28 | Water Resources Management & Sustainability: Solutions for Arid Regions | Marriott Al Jaddaf |
24-03 March | Dubai International Boat Show | Dubai Harbour |
26-29 | World Hydrogen MENA 2024 | JW Marriott Marina |
27-28 | Dubai Association Conference | DWTC |
27-28 | Law Firms & Clients Working Together | Palace Downtown |
27-29 | International Property Show | DWTC |
27-02 | WCA World 2024 | DWTC |
28 | Construction Week Technology Summit | Grosvenor House Dubai Marina |
28-01 | MENA Transport Congress & Exhibition | DWTC |
28-29 | Affiliate World Dubai | DWTC |
Dubai Events March 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
01-03 | International Congress of Endocrinology (ICE 2024) | DWTC |
01-03 | Emirates Diabetes & Endocrine Congress | DWTC |
03-08 | Dubai International Wood & Wood MAchinery Show | DWTC |
05-07 | World Police Summit | DWTC |
04-07 | The Dubai Sugar Conference | Intercontinental Dubai Festival City |
05 | Sustainable Cities in Action Forum 2024 | Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City |
05-06 | Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) | DWTC |
05-06 | Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO ME) | DWTC |
05-07 | Dubai International Wood & Wood Machinery Show | DWTC |
05-07 | Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference and Exhibition (Dubai Derma) | DWTC |
05-07 | Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Expo (DEAL) | DWTC |
06-07 | CIECA 2024 | DWTC |
11¹ | Ramadan expected to commence | (Usually, 29-30 days) |
25-14 April² | School Holidays (Spring Break) | |
25 | Construction Week Women in Construction Conference | Grosvenor House Dubai Marina |
Dubai Events April 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
09-12⁽¹⁾ | Eid Al Fitr | From 29 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal 1445 AH |
16-18 | Middle East Coatings | DWTC |
16-18 | Middle East Energy | DWTC |
16-18 | Intersolar Middle East | DWTC |
18 | The Next Frontier of Crypto Adoption | Emirates Towers |
18-19 | Token 2049 | Madinat Jumeirah |
20-21 | ETHDubai | Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre |
21-24 | IEEE Wireless Communications & Networking Conference | Conrad Dubai |
22-23 | Petworld Arabia 2024 | DWTC |
23 | National Forum for Small and Medium Enterprises - Government Procurement | Jumeirah Emirates Towers |
23-25 | Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC) | DWTC |
23-24 | The Retail Summit | Atlantis The Palm |
23-25 | DOMOTEX Middle East | DWTC |
23-25 | The International Emergency and Catastrophe Management and Exhibition | DWTC |
23-25 | Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition (DIHAD) | DWTC |
23-25 | Connecting Green Hydrogen MENA | Madinat Jumeirah |
24-25 | Future Festival 2024 | Expo City Dubai |
24-26 | GETEX Spring | DWTC |
25-07 May | Dubai Restaurant Week 2024 | |
27-28 | The School and Nursery Show | DWTC |
30-01 May | Dubai World Insurance Congress | Atlantis The Palm |
30-01 May | Customer Experience Live Show Middle East 2024 | JW Marriott Marina |
30-05 May | Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology Congress APSC 2024 | DWTC |
Dubai Events May 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
01-02 | Blue Economy Conference 2024 | Museum of the Future |
02-04 | SBN Forum BRICS | Atlantis, The Palm |
02-05 | World Art Dubai | DWTC |
06-07 | Dubai FinTech Summit | Madinat Jumeriah |
06-09 | Arabian Travel Market | DWTC |
07-09 | Gas and Oil Technology Showcare and Conference (GOTECH) | DWTC |
08-09 | Precision Med Exhibition & Summit | DWTC |
08-09 | Emerge 2050 Health Tech Innovation | DWTC |
09 | IFSJ Leaders in Fire & Safety Conference | Grosvenor Hotel Dubai Marina |
09 | UAE Manufacturing Show | |
09 | Digital Transformation Summit | |
09-10 | Pedia Dubai Conference 2024 | Movenpick Grand Al Bustan |
10-13 | Jewellery & Bride Arabia | DWTC |
10-12 | Emirates Critical Care Conference | Dubai Festival City |
14-15 | Seamless Middle East | DWTC |
14-16 | Paper Arabia | DWTC |
14-16 | Airport Show & Global Airport Leaders Forum | DWTC |
14-16 | Critical Communications World 2024 | DWTC |
15 | HFM Summit | DIFC |
16-19 | Decobuild | DWTC |
16-19 | ACRES Dubai 2024 | DWTC |
20-21 | Crypto Expo Dubai 2024 | DWTC |
20-22 | International Apparel & Textile Fair | DWTC |
20-22 | Annual Middle East Petroleum and Gas Conference | Ritz Carlton, DIFC |
21-23 | CABSAT Middle East | DWTC |
21-23 | Satellite Middle East | DWTC |
21-23 | Integrate | DWTC |
21-23 | International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards | DWTC |
24-25 | The Baby Expo | DWTC |
26-30 | IFCC Worldlab 2024 | DWTC |
Dubai Events June 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
04-06 | Retail Leadership Forum | DWTC |
04-06 | Index Exhibition | DWTC |
04-06 | Hotel Show | DWTC |
12-14 | Middle East Event Show | Madinat Jumeirah |
12-14 | World Vape Show | DWTC |
12-14 | China Home Life | DWTC |
16-19⁽¹⁾ | Arafah day and Eid Al Adha | (From 9 to 12 Dhu al Hijjah 1445 AH, 4 days) |
29-26 August⁽²⁾ | School Holidays (Summer Break) |
Dubai Events July 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
07⁽¹⁾ | Hijri New Year (Islamic New Year) | (1 Muharram 1446 AH, 1 Day) |
13-18 | Asia-Pacific Accreditation Cooperation Annual Meeting | Grand Hyatt, Dubai |
Dubai Events August 2024
EVENT | VENUE | |
03-04 | Global MEdia Fashion League (GMH Fashion Week) | DWTC |
27-30 | MDRT Global Conference | DWTC |
Dubai Events September 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
03-05 | Paper Arabia | DWTC |
06-08 | Emirates International Gastroenterology and Hepatology Conference 2024 | DWTC |
10-12 | Sleep Expo | DWTC |
10-12 | Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa | DWTC |
10-12 | Middle East Foam & Polyurethane Expo & Adhesives Sealants and Bonding Expo Middle East | DWTC |
10-12 | Furniture Manufacturing Expo | DWTC |
10-12 | Base Oils, Lubricants and Additives Technology Exhibition | DWTC |
10-12 | Middle East Composites & Advanced Materials Expo | DWTC |
11-12 | NFT Expo Dubai 2024 | Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City |
11-12 | AI & Web3 Festival | Madinat Jumeirah |
15⁽¹⁾ | Prophet Mohammed's birthday | (12 Rabi’ Awwal 1446 AH, 1 day) |
16-18 | The Elevator Show | DWTC |
16-20 | ITS 2024 - World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems | DWTC |
17-19 | PROPAPER 2024 | Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City |
20-22 | FX Summit | Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City |
23-25 | World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) World Congress | Madinat Jumeirah |
24-26 | ArabLab | DWTC |
24-26 | Private Label Middle East | DWTC |
24-26 | ISM Middle East | DWTC |
24-26 | Sign & Graphics Exhibition | DWTC |
24-26 | Gulfood Green & AgroTech | DWTC |
24-26 | Ru-ya (Careers UAE) | DWTC |
26-29 | ISPD 2024 Congress | Conrad Dubai |
30 | Dubai Podfest | DWTC |
Dubai Events October 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
01 | UAE-Russia Investment Forum 2024 | Millennium Dubai |
01-02 | DigiMarCon | Hyatt Regency |
01-02 | TECHSPO Dubai 2024 | Hyatt Regency |
01-03 | Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) | DWTC |
02-03 | DWTC | |
04-06 | Emirates International Urological Conference 2024 | JW Marriott Marina |
05-09 | ISUOG World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology | DWTC |
07-08 | AGRA Middle East Exhibition | DWTC |
07-08 | The Forex Exhibition | DWTC |
07-09 | Najah Exhibition | DWTC |
07-09 | AccessAbilities Expo | DWTC |
08-10 | Vision Plus Expo Dubai 2024 | Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City |
13-16 | GITEX Impact | DWTC |
13-16 | FinTech Surge | DWTC |
13-16 | Future Blockchain Summit | DWTC |
13-16 | Expand North Star | DWTC |
13-16 | Marketing Mania | DWTC |
14-18 | GITEX Global | DWTC |
14-18 | GITEX Global DevSlam | DWTC |
14-18 | Future Urbanism Smart City Summit & Expo 2024 | DWTC |
15-16 | SuperBridge Business Summit Dubai | One & Only, One Za'abeel Dubai |
18-19 | 2nd Radiology Highlights Conference in Dubai | Conrad, Sheikh Zayed Road |
22-23 | Blockchain Life Conference 2024 | Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City |
22-23 | Connecting Trade Worldwide | DWTC |
22-25 | Dubai International Food Safety Conference 2024 | DWTC |
23-24 | HR Summit 2024 | DWTC |
24-27 | World Congress of Sports Medicine - Dubai 2024 (FIMS) | DWTC |
27-29 | 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors’ Forum | Expo City Dubai |
28-30 | Beauty World Middle East And Wellness & Spa Exhibition | DWTC |
29-31 | Dubai Otology Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery | DWTC |
29-31 | Annual Radiology Meeting - ARM 2024 | DWTC |
29-31 | The International Family Medicine Conference & Exhibition 2024 | DWTC |
29-31 | Healthcare Future Summit 2024 | DWTC |
29-31 | Dubai International Nutrition Congress 2024 | DWTC |
Dubai Events November 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
05-07 | Gulfood Manufacturing | DWTC |
05-07 | Gulf Host 2024 | DWTC |
05-07 | The Stakeholder Conference (Hospitality and Real Estate Edition) | Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection DUBAI |
11 | Dubai Diamond Conference | JAFZA One Convention Centre |
11-13 | Annual International Association of Operative Millers Middle East & Africa Region Conference & Expo 2024 | DWTC |
12-13 | World Tobacco Middle East | DWTC |
12-14 | GESS - Global Educational Supplies & Solutions | DWTC |
12-14 | Paperworld Middle East | DWTC |
12-14 | Playworld Middle East | DWTC |
12-14 | Brands Of India | DWTC |
12-14 | International Apparel & Textile Fair | Festival City Arena, Festival City |
15-17 | MEIDAM 2024 - Middle East International Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine Conference & Exhibition | DWTC |
16 | Gladiator Summit | DWTC |
18-20 | International Conference of ShenZhen Associations & 2024 OCTF (Dubai) Intelligent Technology Exhibition | DWTC |
18-20 | Middle East Organic and Natural Products Expo | DWTC |
19-21 | Gartner CIO & IT Executive Conference | Grand Hyatt Dubai |
23-24 | Wellness Summit 2024 | Jumeirah Beach Hotel |
26-27 | The Mining Show Dubai 2024 | Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City |
26-29 | The Big 5 | DWTC |
Dubai Events December 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
02-03 | National Day / Union Day | |
04-05 | Offshore Support Journal Conference | |
05-07 | Evolving Practice of Ophthalmology Middle East Conference 2024 | DWTC |
10-12 | DIFLEX 2024 | Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City |
10-12 | MEBAA Show | Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai (DWC) |
10-12 | Logimotion | DWTC |
10-12 | Automechanika Dubai | DWTC |
11-12 | 2nd Global AI Show | |
11-12 | Global Blockchain Show | |
11-14 | ESEM 2024 | JW Marriott Marina Dubai |
16-05 January 2025² | School Holidays (Winter Break) | |
17-19 | China Home Life | DWTC |
17-19 | Asia Baby Children Maternity Exhibition | DWTC |
17-19 | International Appliance & Electronics Show | DWTC |
Start a business in Dubai in 2024
Planning to attend events in Dubai this year with the goal of launching a business? Maximize your business trip by scheduling a casual coffee meeting with Gateway Group's General Manager, Awais Chughtai to find out about the market entry options for Dubai and tailor the perfect business setup strategy for your needs.
Connecting over a coffee during your Dubai visit is the perfect opportunity to receive expert and insightful guidance while your questions are still fresh, equipping you with the answers you need before heading home. This proactive approach ensures you're well-prepared to set your plans into motion right away.
Abu Dhabi Events Guide 2024
Don't miss out on valuable business opportunities in Abu Dhabi. Check out our dedicated Abu Dhabi Events 2024 guide today. Discover key conferences and exhibitions shaping the UAE capital's business landscape, which is conveniently located just an hour and a half away by car from Dubai.
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Sources
⁽²⁾ Gateway Group
First published: 16th January 2024.
Events researched by Sharmaigne Torella & Jenny Hunt
Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi & Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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