GULFOOD 2026 IS 100% MORE
THE FIRST AND BIGGEST F&B SOURCING AND INNOVATION SHOW OF THE YEAR
TWO MEGA VENUES. ONE GLOBAL PLATFORM.
For the first time ever, Gulfood spans Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai a monumental expansion redefining food trade.
Experience 100% more floor space, dual access hubs and seamless connectivity between the city’s most iconic venues.
8,500+ EXHIBITORS│195 COUNTRIES│1.5M+ PRODUCTS
Gulfood 2026 will be a year of firsts, more exhibitors, new national entries, and the most international mix in the show’s history, spanning both Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City. See who’s in, and get ready to meet the new names and nations shaping what's next in food trade.
EXPANDED SECTORS & MEGA GLOBAL TRADE DEALS.
This edition goes deeper into every sector. With clearer focus, smarter clustering and a new dual-venue format across Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City, you’ll find it easier to source, connect and explore. It’s all designed to help you buy bigger, move faster and unlock new opportunities across the global food chain.
EXPLORE DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE EXPLORE DUBAI EXHIBITION CENTRE
AI, AUTOMATION & SMART LOGISTICS TRANSFORMING F&B
Introducing Gulfood Logistics, Gulfood Startups, Gulfood Fresh and Gulfood Grocery Trade, the new frontier of smart food sourcing.
THE SUBCONTINENT'S BIGGEST NAMES, ALL IN ONE PLACE.
UNSTOPPABLE GROWTH YEAR AFTER YEAR - GEARING UP FOR OUR BIGGEST EDITION YET
8,500+
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1.5M+
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EVERY F&B SECTOR IS 100% COVERED
DISCOVER EVERYTHING THAT'S NEW AT GULFOOD 2026
BE THE FIRST TO DISCOVER THE NEXT BIG THING IN FOOD
For the first time ever, experience the world's largest gathering of emerging food innovators, investors and disruptors, all in one space, shaping the next frontier of global food business.
📍Dubai World Trade Centre
POWERING GLOBAL FOOD TRADE WITH SMART LOGISTICS
The most comprehensive showcase of cutting-edge supply chains, tech solutions and trade infrastructure, connecting continents and redefining how food moves around the world.
📍Expo City Dubai
DIRECT ACCESS TO INDUSTRY RETAIL GIANTS
Connect with the heart of global food commerce at Grocery Trade, where essential staples, pantry goods & high-demand products take centre stage. This sector brings together importers, exporters, wholesalers & distributors, offering a dynamic platform to source, negotiate and grow trade network
📍Expo City Dubai
PREMIUM PRODUCE & ADVANCED HANDLING SOLUTIONS
Step into the largest curated marketplace for fresh produce, where growers, suppliers and buyers come togethers like never before to meet the world's largest demand.
📍Expo City Dubai
UNITING THE BIGGEST NAMES IN THE FOOD UNIVERSE
POWERED BY STRATEGIC GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY ALLIANCES
WE MAKE BIG DEALS HAPPEN
Gulfood is excited to launch The Big Deal Hub, the biggest seller-buyer connect programme to help you secure high-value deals and maximise your ROI with absolute ease, speed and confidence.
BOLDER DIALOGUES. BIGGER IMPACT. USHERING IN THE INTELLIGENT FOOD ECONOMY.
From startup pitch sessions to curated C-suite networking, the transformation of the F&B industry unfolds before a global audience
DRIVING GLOBAL PROSPERITY AND PROGRESS
Launching at Gulfood 2026, the inaugural Gulfood World Economy Summit will be the global command centre for food security, trade diplomacy, and economic resilience.
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Trevor Jones
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (Ontario)
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Hendrik Johannes Terras
Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture, Republic of Estonia
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John Steenhuisen
Minister of Agriculture in the Republic of South Africa
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Managing Director
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DECODING THE NEXT ERA OF FOOD INNOVATION
Bold ideas, transformative technologies and disruptors shaping tomorrow’s food economy take centre stage at Future Food500, Gulfood 2026’s arena for innovation, digital disruption and next-gen leadership.
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DISCOVER. TASTE. CONNECT
BOOK, BROWSE & BE THERE
FLIGHTS
Get special fares with Emirates, Gulfood’s official airline partner.
HOTELS
Book with our partner hotels available near both venues and get exclusive rates.
TRANSPORT
Use Dubai’s metro, taxis, or gulfood exclusive shuttles for quick venue access.
VISA
Check requirements and secure your UAE visa in advance.
THE WORLD’S FOOD STORY
STARTS HERE
Access, data-driven trends, insight, strategic reports, market forecasts, CEO playbooks and more through our Gulfood newsletter.
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