Alright, food lovers, industry giants, and snack hoarders of the world—brace yourselves! Dubai World Trade Centre is rolling out the red carpet (or should we say the red chili pepper?) for the 30th edition of Gulfood, and trust us, this one’s going to be extra spicy!
From February 17-21, 2025, the planet’s largest, most mouth-watering food event is setting the stage for the next big thing in global food trade. And by big, we mean huge. We’re talking 5,500+ exhibitors from 129 countries, 1 million+ products, 24 massive halls, and a trade deal jackpot estimated at USD 20 billion. That’s right—1% of the world’s total F&B trade is going down right here!
What’s Cooking at Gulfood 2025?
1. The Global F&B Playground
If you think food expos are just about walking around and collecting free samples (which, let’s be real, is a solid reason to attend), think again. Gulfood is where food titans shake hands, trade deals get sealed, and the next-gen food innovations come to life.
From multinational behemoths to fresh, hungry startups, everyone’s bringing their A-game. Expect to see industry powerhouses like ABIEC (Brazilian Beef Exporters), Agthia Group, Alokozay, Americana, IFFCO, TATA International, US Meat Export Federation, and many more. And for the first time ever, Kosovo, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Zambia are joining the mix!
2. Discovery Tours That’ll Blow Your Mind (and Taste Buds)
Think of these like VIP backstage passes—but for food. These curated Gulfood Discovery Tours take you straight to the heart of the action, spotlighting the biggest trends, freshest ingredients, and wildest innovations. Whether you’re all about gourmet cuisine, alternative proteins, digital food tracking, or “Made in the Emirates” goodies, there’s a tour for you!
3. Food500 Summit: Where the Big Thinkers Talk Big Moves
Ever wondered what’s next for AI-driven food innovation, global food security, investment strategies, and sustainability? The brand-new Food500 Summit brings together the ultimate power players—CEOs, ministers, investors, and industry visionaries—to dish out game-changing insights. Expect fiery discussions, bold predictions, and maybe a few billion-dollar deals.
4. Top Table: Michelin-Star Madness!
If your idea of “food goals” includes Alain Ducasse (yep, the guy with 21 Michelin stars!), Romain Meder, Ana Roš, Ángel León, and other culinary rockstars, you’re in luck. The Top Table experience is diving headfirst into Culinary Futurism, featuring city-wide, mind-blowing dining collabs between global chefs and Dubai’s top talent.
(Oh, and did we mention exclusive dining experiences you can only access with a Gulfood ticket? Now that’s a tasty deal.)
Don’t Miss Out—Grab Your Tickets!
Foodies, business moguls, and trade professionals, this is your sign: Gulfood 2025 tickets are on special offer at AED 495 (down from AED 695). If you like saving money as much as you like eating (which, let’s be honest, we all do), you’ll want to book yours ASAP.
So, whether you’re here to strike trade deals, uncover new flavors, geek out over futuristic food tech, or just eat your way through the best of global cuisine, Gulfood 2025 is the ultimate feast for the senses.
