Facts and Figures for 2008

Venue

 Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre
Halls 1, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 7, 8 & The Zabeel Hall, The Pavilion, Sheikh Rashid and Sheikh Maktoum Halls

Exhibition Type

 International
Business & Trade Only

Admission Policy

 Please note that Gulfood is strictly open to trade visitors only, proof of which must be provided at registration.
General public and persons below the age of 21 are not allowed into the exhibition.

Companies Represented at Gulfood 2008

 2,965 companies

Exhibiting Countries Represented at Gulfood 2008

 72 countries
Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Georgia, Greece, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Macedonia, Malaysia, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vietnam and Yemen

International Pavilions Represented at Gulfood 2008

 70 country pavilions
Argentina -Fundacion Exportar, Armenia -DAI-ASME, Australia -Austrade, Austria -WKO (Food & Equipment), Belgium -Flanders Investment & Trade, Belgium -AWEX, Brazil – ABEF, ABIEC, IBRAF, Canada -Canadian Consulate & AAFC, China –Chinese National Pavilion, Chile – Chilean National Pavilion, Croatia - Zagreb World Trade Centre (Food & Equipment), Cyprus -Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Tourism (Food & Equipment), Egypt – EEA Expolink, France -Sopexa, France -UBI, Germany –CMA, Germany -HKI, Greece –HEPO (Food & Equipment), India –APEDA, Coffee Board, Spice & Tea Boards, Indonesia – Indonesian National Pavilion, Ireland – Bord Bia, Italy – ICE, Italy - UNINT, Jordan -JEA, Japan -JETRO, Korea -AFMC, Korea –KMIC, Latvia –Ministry of Agriculture, Lebanon -SLFI, Malaysia -Matrade, Montenegro – Montenegro National Pavilion, Netherlands –NCH (Food & Equipment), New Zealand –NZ Trade & Enterprise, Serbia -SEDP, Singapore –IE Singapore, South Africa –Consulate of South Africa, Spain –ICEX, Spain –AFEHC, Sri Lanka –Tea Board, Syria – Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan -TFPMA, Thailand -DEP, Turkey –Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, UK –CESA, UK –FFB, USA –US ATO & USDA, USA – NAFEM

Visitors at Gulfood 2008

 39,000 from over 140 countries, 40% from outside of UAE

Special Features

Emirates International Salon Culinaire 2008
Organiser: Emirates Culinary Guild
Admission: Trade and business visitors only
Website: www.emiratesculinaryguild.com

Emirates International Salon Culinaire 2008 – Organised by Emirates Culinary Guild. In 2008, over 1,000 young chefs competed for top honours at the Emirates Salon Culinaire Chefs’ competition, displaying a wide range of skills and techniques for international cooking. The results were evaluated by a panel of 25 renowned experts, all of whom are mandated by WACS to judge culinary events across the globe. Emirates International Salon Culinaire will once again be held alongside Gulfood 2009 and young aspiring Chefs will have the opportunity to show off their culinary skills/knowledge.

4th Dubai International Food Safety Conference – Organised by Dubai Municipality
Organiser: Public Health Department of Dubai Municipality
Website: www.dm.gov.ae
Over 912 delegates attended this highly reputed conference held alongside Gulfood 2008. Visit www.foodsafetydubai.com to find out more about the programmes, speakers and how to pre-register.

Beverage Opportunity Workshops - Organised by Zenith International
The Workshops will once again present market and industries updates and discuss issues that are critical to the beverage sector in the region at Gulfood 2009.

*NEW*

Exhibition Name

 Restaurant & Café Middle East

Exhibition Dates

 23 – 26 February 2009

Venue

 Hall 1
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre

Exhibition Type

 Business & Trade Only

Admission Policy

 Please note that Gulfood is strictly open to trade visitors only, proof of which must be provided at registration.
General public and persons below the age of 21 are not allowed into the exhibition.

Exhibitor Profile

  • Audio Visual
  • Bar Accessories, Equipment
  • Design, Interiors, Furnishing
  • Cleaning Products
  • Coffee Machines
  • Display Systems
  • EPOS and Cash Systems
  • Floor Coverings
  • Hospitality Supplies
  • Indoor, Outdoor Furniture
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Lighting
  • Outdoor Canopies
  • Outdoor Equipment
  • Refrigeration
  • Refurbishment Services
  • Security Systems
  • Tabletop, Tableware
  • Technology
  • Telecoms
  • Training and Development
  • Utilities
  • Uniforms

Visitor Profile

  • Interior Designers
  • Architects
  • Baristas
  • Café, Bar, Restaurant Owners, Managers
  • Hotel Owners, General Managers
  • F&B Directors
  • Proprietors
  • Contract Caterers and Executive Chefs