Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has unveiled a powerful line-up of over 135 major events for the second half of 2025, reaffirming Dubai’s reputation as a global hub for business tourism and international gatherings. Covering technology, sustainability, healthcare, food and beverage, energy, construction, transport, finance, and education, the packed calendar is set to attract industry leaders, innovators, and visitors from around the world.
Organisers say that the events reflect Dubai’s role as a catalyst for commerce and its alignment with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to position Dubai among the world’s top three economic cities. Some of the highlights include the following.
September
September begins with Paper Arabia from 2 to 4 September, followed by entertainment events Comedy Mixtape 2025 on 6 September and Matt Redman Live on 7 September. Other key events include the Universal Postal Union Congress, WHX Tech, and The Gulf Bride Show. Mid-September will see major expos including ISM Middle East and Private Label Middle East, while the month closes with Ru’ya Careers UAE, the Dubai Congress for Self-Driving Transport and WETEX, among other events.
October
October opens with the World Green Economy Summit and Najah Exhibition. Accessibility, agriculture, and finance take centre stage with AccessAbilities Expo, AGRA Middle East, and The Forex Expo. The month’s highlight is GITEX Global, the world’s largest tech show running from 13 to 17 September, followed by leading medical conferences such as the International Family Medicine Conference and the Annual Radiology Meeting. BeautyWorld Middle East and Wellness and Spa Exhibition wrap up the month.
November
November brings Gulfood Manufacturing, GESS, Paperworld Middle East, and World Tobacco in the first half. The International Council of Museums meets at DWTC, alongside The Mining Show and Middle East Organic and Natural Products Expo. fashion, textiles, and food safety are also in focus, before the month ends with a focus on building and construction sector with events including Big 5 Global, HVACR World, GeoWorld, and LiveableCitiesX.
December
The year concludes with the nineteenth World Congress of Neurosurgery, and Automechanika Dubai. December also hosts trade shows including Asia Baby Children Maternity Exhibition, China Home Life, International Appliance and Electronics Show, and Jewellery and Bride Arabia, closing the DWTC 2025 calendar.
With millions of visitors expected, this season further strengthens Dubai’s standing as a leading destination for global trade, innovation, and culture.