Gulfood 2026 is a major global sourcing and innovation event for the food and beverage industry held in Dubai, bringing together trade, brand partnerships, supply chain connections and new product launches on one platform.

The 2026 edition runs across Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre, covering 12 key sectors with 8,500+ exhibitors, representation from 195 countries and around 280,000 sqm of event space.

Its sector mix spans beverages, dairy, fats and oils, meat and poultry, seafood, grains, fresh products, logistics and curated brand zones, creating a concentrated marketplace for manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, hospitality buyers and investors.

A sector focused on food logistics, transport, warehousing and supply chain coordination for cross-border distribution and cold-chain related business needs.

Fresh Fruits & VegetablesChilled & Fresh Food

A sector dedicated to fresh and chilled products, supporting sourcing and showcase needs for produce and ready-to-sell fresh food.

A broad trade zone for grocery channels and everyday food products, serving multi-category sourcing and retail trade demand.

RicePulsesGrains

Focused on staple ingredients such as rice, pulses and grains, this zone supports bulk ingredient sourcing and staple food trade.

Country PavilionsGlobal Sourcing

A core global sourcing zone that brings together country pavilions, multi-origin food suppliers and international buyers.

A brand-focused showcase zone at Dubai Exhibition Centre designed to highlight market visibility and branded product presentation.

A startup-focused sector for emerging food brands, technologies and business models seeking visibility and partnerships.

Bottled WaterJuices & NectarsTea

A dedicated beverages sector covering bottled water, juices, tea and other non-alcoholic drink categories.

MilkCheeseYoghurt

A dairy-focused sector spanning core categories such as milk, cheese and yoghurt.

Overview

Introduction

- 2026年展会数据 -

8,500

Exhibitors (家)

280,000

Floor Area (m²)

195

Exhibitor Countries/Regions (个)

Product Zones

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Organizer

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is one of the UAE's leading exhibition and event organizers. Since 1981, DWTC has hosted GITEX and shaped it into one of the world's most influential tech events. With venues including Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Harbour, DWTC hosts hundreds of international exhibitions and conferences annually and is a benchmark for the Middle East's MICE industry.

The information contained herein is derived from publicly disclosed sources provided by the organizer. Independent verification is advised.