
The Largest and Most Ambitious Edition in History
Gulfood 2026 sets a new global benchmark for scale, innovation, and international influence. Expanding across two mega venues – Dubai World Trade Centre and Expo City Dubai – this record-breaking edition will feature over 6,500 exhibitors from more than 130 countries, bringing together the entire global food and beverage ecosystem under one unified platform.
This is the ultimate meeting point for creation, commerce, and culture, where industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries define the future of food.
What’s New in 2026
- More Space. Greater Momentum.
Two interconnected venues provide greater capacity and focus, enabling business to move at full speed.
- Seamless by Design.
Purpose-built layouts, intuitive zoning, and enhanced visitor flow ensure effortless networking and engagement.
- Full Coverage. No Boundaries.
Gulfood 2026 spans every F&B category—from food production, logistics, and retail to hospitality and technology.
Highlights of Gulfood 2026
- Over 6,500 exhibitors and millions of products to discover.
- New dedicated sectors: Gulfood Logistics, Gulfood Startups, and Gulfood Fresh – showcasing the complete food supply chain, from innovation to distribution.
- Gulfood Startups Zone – the world’s largest hub for emerging food innovators, investors, and disruptors.
- India as Country Partner 2026 – marking the nation’s largest-ever presence, with over 600 companies representing its dynamic $400B food industry.
- Expanded international participation – record-breaking country pavilions from India, Italy, USA, Egypt, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and more.
Why Attend
Gulfood 2026 is more than an exhibition – it is the global food corridor, a marketplace where business alliances are forged and innovation thrives. Participants gain access to:
- Strategic insights and market forecasts,
- C-suite networking sessions and startup accelerators,
- Data-driven trends, sustainability innovations, and emerging F&B technologies.