Construction exhibitions in Dubai 2026
Upcoming construction and built-environment trade shows in Dubai from November 2026 through 2027. Every date, venue and organiser below links to its official source.
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The calendar at a glance
| Show | Dates | Venue | Organiser | Focus | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big 5 Global 2026 | 23–26 Nov 2026 | Dubai World Trade Centre | DMG Events | Construction, building materials, MEP, concrete, heavy machinery | Official site · Venue listing |
| Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2027 | 12–14 Jan 2027 | Dubai World Trade Centre (Za'abeel Halls 2–3, Hall 1) | Messe Frankfurt Middle East | Lighting, electrical engineering, building automation | Official site · Venue listing |
| The Elevator Show 2027 | 23–25 Mar 2027 | Dubai World Trade Centre (Trade Centre Arena) | AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen, co-organised with Elevator World, Inc. | Elevators, escalators, lift components | Official site · Venue listing |
| Dubai WoodShow 2027 (Dubai International Wood & Wood Machinery Show) | 6–8 Apr 2027 | Dubai World Trade Centre (Trade Centre Arena, Sheikh Saeed Halls 1–3) | Strategic Marketing Management, Exhibition & Conference Organisers | Timber, wood products, woodworking machinery | Official site · Venue listing |
| INDEX 2027 | 1–3 Jun 2027 | Dubai World Trade Centre (Halls 1–8, Al Multaqua Ballroom) | DMG Events | Interiors and fit-out; co-located with The Hotel Show and WORKSPACE | Official site · Venue listing |
| Big 5 Global 2027 | [TBC] | [TBC] | [TBC] | Construction | Not yet on big5global.com |
Opening hours, ticket prices and full 2027 programmes are [TBC] unless the official site says otherwise. Dates can change: The Elevator Show and INDEX have both been moved from their original 2026 dates.
Show notes
Big 5 Global 2026
23–26 Nov 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, run by DMG Events. The region's largest construction show. Hours, tickets, halls and travel are in our Big 5 Global 2026 visitor guide.
Light + Intelligent Building Middle East
12–14 Jan 2027, 10:00–18:00, at Dubai World Trade Centre. Lighting, electrical engineering, building automation, integrated AV and digital signage. The organiser says visitors also get access to Intersec's security, safety and fire sectors.
The Elevator Show
23–25 Mar 2027 in the Trade Centre Arena, DWTC. Postponed from September 2026. Hours: 23 Mar 12:00–18:00; 24–25 Mar 10:00–18:00.
Dubai WoodShow
6–8 Apr 2027 at DWTC (Trade Centre Arena, Sheikh Saeed Halls 1–3). Timber, wood products and woodworking machinery for joinery and fit-out buyers.
INDEX
1–3 Jun 2027 at DWTC, alongside The Hotel Show and WORKSPACE. Interiors and fit-out for designers, architects and specifiers.
Big 5 Global 2027
Dates [TBC]. The official site has not announced them yet.
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- https://www.dwtc.com/en/events/big-5-global-2026/
- https://light-middle-east.ae.messefrankfurt.com/dubai/en.html
- https://www.dwtc.com/en/events/light-intelligent-building-middle-east-2027/
- https://www.elevatorshowdubai.com/en/visitors/visitor-information/
- https://www.dwtc.com/en/events/the-elevator-show-2027/
- https://woodshowglobal.com/dubai
- https://www.dwtc.com/en/events/dubai-international-wood-wood-machinery-show-2027/
- https://www.indexexhibition.com/
- https://www.dwtc.com/en/events/index-exhibition-2027/
- https://www.elevatorshowdubai.com/en/exhibitors/
- https://www.thehotelshow.com/visit/why-visit/
Independent listing, not affiliated with any organiser or venue. Always confirm details on the official sites. [TBC] = not yet confirmed by an official source.