Dubai (Rajeev Sharma): Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition, will return from January 26 to 30 with an expanded two-venue format, strengthening Dubai’s role as a global hub for international food trade and innovation. The event will be held simultaneously at the Dubai World Trade Centre and the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City, offering participants seamless access across both locations.
Organisers have announced that the five-day exhibition will provide dual-venue access to all registered attendees, allowing buyers, exhibitors, policymakers and media professionals to explore a wide spectrum of global food trends, innovations and business opportunities under one integrated platform. Thousands of industry stakeholders from across continents are expected to participate, reflecting Gulfood’s growing global footprint.
To ensure smooth movement between venues, authorities have put in place extensive transport arrangements, including free shuttle bus services operating every 15 minutes, metro connectivity, taxi hubs at both locations and ride-hailing services such as Uber, Bolt and Yango. Parking facilities have also been significantly expanded, with more than 10,000 free parking spaces available at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, alongside paid and park-and-ride options near metro stations.
Visitors will be supported by the official Gulfood mobile application, which enables users to search exhibitors and products, view conference and summit schedules, book meetings through the Big Deal Hub, save key sessions, and navigate both venues efficiently. The app is designed to enhance on-ground engagement and maximise business outcomes during the event.
Alongside the exhibition, Gulfood 2026 will host a series of high-level conferences and summits addressing pressing global issues such as food security, sustainability, supply chain resilience, agri-technology and future consumption patterns. Industry leaders, innovators and policymakers are expected to take part in discussions that will shape the direction of the global food ecosystem.
Media participation is also set to be strong, with journalists and industry publications from around the world accredited for coverage. The scale and scope of the upcoming edition underscore Gulfood’s position as a key platform for trade, dialogue and innovation in the international food and beverage sector.
With its expanded layout, enhanced logistics and focus on global collaboration, Gulfood 2026 is poised to deliver one of its most comprehensive editions to date, offering significant value to exhibitors, buyers and stakeholders across the global food industry.
