GULFOOD 2026 IS HAPPENING NOW
THE FIRST AND BIGGEST F&B SOURCING AND INNOVATION SHOW OF THE YEAR IS NOW 100% MORE
TWO MEGA VENUES. ONE GLOBAL PLATFORM.
Gulfood is unfolding now across Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai, bringing the global food trade to life on an unprecedented scale.
The show floor is buzzing with buyers and world-class innovators, while seamless connectivity is keeping the energy moving across both mega venues. Every corner is alive with product launches, insights and trends shaping the industry today.
8,500+ EXHIBITORS│195 COUNTRIES│1.5M+ PRODUCTS
Gulfood 2026 is the year of firsts, with more exhibitors, new national entries and the most international mix in the show’s history. It’s the beginning of a bold new chapter as Gulfood spans two venues, Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City.
See who’s in and get ready to meet the new names and nations setting the tone for what's next in the food trade.
EXPANDED SECTORS & MEGA GLOBAL TRADE DEALS.
Every sector on the show floor is represented more in depth this year. With sharper focus and smarter zone layout, the show floor is humming with activity across both action-packed venues - Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City.
From sourcing and connecting to discovering the latest innovations, everything moves faster and unlocks doors to new opportunities across the global food chain.
EXPLORE DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE EXPLORE DUBAI EXHIBITION CENTRE
AI, AUTOMATION & SMART LOGISTICS TRANSFORMING F&B
The new frontier of smart food sourcing is here. Innovation, efficiency and connection come together at Gulfood Logistics, Gulfood Startups, Gulfood Fresh and Gulfood Grocery Trade.
THE SUBCONTINENT'S BIGGEST NAMES, ALL IN ONE PLACE.
UNSTOPPABLE GROWTH YEAR AFTER YEAR - FOR OUR BIGGEST EDITION YET
8,500+
Exhibitors
1.5M+
Products
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195
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EVERY F&B SECTOR IS 100% COVERED
DISCOVER EVERYTHING THAT'S NEW AT GULFOOD 2026
BE THE FIRST TO DISCOVER THE NEXT BIG THING IN FOOD
For the first time ever, experience the world's largest gathering of emerging food innovators, investors and disruptors, all in one space, shaping the next frontier of global food business.
📍Dubai World Trade Centre
POWERING GLOBAL FOOD TRADE WITH SMART LOGISTICS
The most comprehensive showcase of cutting-edge supply chains, tech solutions and trade infrastructure, connecting continents and redefining how food moves around the world.
📍Expo City Dubai
DIRECT ACCESS TO INDUSTRY RETAIL GIANTS
Connect with the heart of global food commerce at Grocery Trade, where essential staples, pantry goods & high-demand products take centre stage. This sector brings together importers, exporters, wholesalers & distributors, offering a dynamic platform to source, negotiate and grow trade network
📍Expo City Dubai
PREMIUM PRODUCE & ADVANCED HANDLING SOLUTIONS
Step into the largest curated marketplace for fresh produce, where growers, suppliers and buyers come togethers like never before to meet the world's largest demand.
📍Expo City Dubai
UNITING THE BIGGEST NAMES IN THE FOOD UNIVERSE
POWERED BY STRATEGIC GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY ALLIANCES
WE MAKE BIG DEALS HAPPEN
Gulfood is excited to launch The Big Deal Hub, the biggest seller-buyer connect programme to help you secure high-value deals and maximise your ROI with absolute ease, speed and confidence.
DRIVING GLOBAL
PROSPERITY AND PROGRESS
Launching at Gulfood 2026, the inaugural Gulfood World Economy Summit will be the global command centre for food security, trade diplomacy, and economic resilience.
Wasantha Samarasinghe
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development
Government of Sri Lanka
United Arab Emirates
Shri Abhishek Dev
Chairman
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
India
DECODING THE NEXT ERA OF FOOD INNOVATION
Bold ideas, transformative technologies and disruptors shaping tomorrow’s food economy take centre stage at Future Food500, Gulfood 2026’s arena for innovation, digital disruption and next-gen leadership.
Dato’ (Dr) Fouad Hayel Saeed Anam
Chairman & Group CEO
Pacific Inter-Link Sdn Bhd (PIL), MY
Malaysia
Bertrand Favre
Vice President and Managing Director UAE, Oman and Qatar
Arla Foods, AE
United Arab Emirates
Nazli Berberoglu
Country Manager – UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar
The Coca-Cola Company, AE
United Arab Emirates
Mohamed Althaf
Group Director, Global Operations & CSO
Lulu Group International, AE
United Arab Emirates
Athar Hussain Khokhar
Director General Agri Division
Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), PK
Pakistan
EMERGING TODAY. DEFINING THE INDUSTRY OF TOMORROW.
Gulfood NXT Stage is where the next wave of FoodTech takes shape. Five days exploring agritech, food systems, and retail technology — from breakthrough ideas to market impact.
Simon Hugh Miller
Regulatory Specialist
Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council
United Arab Emirates
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INTRODUCING WINNERS OF GULFOOD INNOVATION AWARDS 2026
BORN IN DUBAI, PRESENTED WORLDWIDE.
Inspired by a multicultural food scene, Dubai World Cuisine comes to life as an immersive, high-energy experience where live kitchens, bold ideas, cutting-edge technology, and powerful storytelling converge - reflecting Dubai’s role as a global tastemaker and launchpad for the next wave of culinary innovation.
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Across both venues, join Discovery Tours for expert-led routes that cut through the show floor, connecting buyers with suppliers, innovations and products ready for specification and scale.
BOOK, BROWSE & BE THERE
FLIGHTS
Get special fares with Emirates, Gulfood’s official airline partner.
HOTELS
Book with our partner hotels available near both venues and get exclusive rates.
TRANSPORT
Use Dubai’s metro, taxis, or gulfood exclusive shuttles for quick venue access.
VISA
Check requirements and secure your UAE visa in advance.
THE WORLD’S FOOD STORY
STARTS HERE
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