Mark your calendars, food enthusiasts and industry professionals! Gulfood 2026 is returning to Dubai this January, and it’s making history as the largest edition yet. For the first time ever, this premier global food and beverage exhibition will span across two mega venues simultaneously, setting a new benchmark for trade shows worldwide. Let’s check out what all is waiting for you at Gulfood 2026 Dubai.
A World-Record Moment for Dubai
One week to go. Gulfood 2026 brings big ideas, bold deals, and industry-defining innovation together.
— Gulfood (@Gulfood) January 19, 2026
📅 26–30 Jan 2026
📍 Dubai World Trade Centre & Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City
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Running from January 26-30, 2026, Gulfood Dubai will operate at both the iconic Dubai World Trade Centre and the newly expanded Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai. This groundbreaking achievement represents an unprecedented 100% expansion in a single year. With organizers selling out over 280,000 square meters of exhibition space across both venues.
According to Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of Dubai World Trade Centre and CEO of KAOUN International, this is a world-record moment that goes beyond scale to impact, completely redefining how mega-scale events are designed and delivered globally.
What Makes Gulfood 2026 Dubai Special?
The numbers are staggering and speak to Gulfood’s unmatched global influence:
- 8,500+ exhibitors from 195 countries
- 1.5 million food and beverage products on display
- 40% first-time exhibitors, bringing fresh innovations
- Largest national participation from India, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the USA
- New country pavilions: Luxembourg, Maldives, Rwanda, Slovakia, Sweden, and Uganda.
Dubai is boldly claiming its place as the global food capital through Dubai World Cuisine by Gulfood 2026. This immersive culinary experience features:
- 7 Michelin-starred chefs
- 80 masterclasses, workshops, and live demonstrations
- 10 curated panels and debates
- Over 30 cuisines and culinary expressions
The lineup includes globally celebrated names like Nina Métayer (World’s Best Pastry Chef), Antonio Bachour, and Dubai’s own rising stars like Brando Moros of 11 Woodfire (1 Michelin Star), Daniel Birk of Row on 45 (2 Michelin Stars), and Solemann Haddad of Moonrise (1 Michelin Star).
India Takes Center Stage
This year, India proudly serves as the Official Country Partner, represented by APEDA. With over 600 exhibitors, the largest Indian delegation ever, including iconic brands like Amul and Rasna. India is showcasing its culinary diversity and its prowess in food innovation. As Abishek Dev, Chairman of APEDA, stated, Gulfood plays a vital role in accelerating India’s agri-export growth story and strengthening its presence in global markets.
The Big Deal Hub Returns
The highly anticipated Big Deal Hub is back, serving as Gulfood’s flagship business connections program. This structured procurement platform facilitates meetings between international buyers, investment firms, global supermarket chains, and exhibitors, creating opportunities for major business deals that extend far beyond the event’s five days.
Special Attractions at Gulfood 2026 Dubai: A Guinness World Record Attempt!
Adding even more excitement, the Dubai Big Cheese Experience will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Showcase of Cheese Varieties on January 28, 2026. The event will feature over 2 tonnes of cheese, with organizers aiming to surpass the existing record of 1,001 varieties. It will showcase cheeses from France, Italy, the UK, Spain, the USA, and the GCC region.
Contact & Location
- Date & Time: January 26-30, 2026, from 10 am – 6 pm (Jan 26-29), 10 am – 5 pm (Jan 30)
- Venues: Dubai World Trade Centre & Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai
- For Reservation: Available online at www.gulfood.com
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