Leave behind the marathon of Schengen visas, bank statements, sponsor letters and insurance policies that you experience at European fairs. You can enter Dubai visa-free with a Turkish passport — for up to 30 days. You land after a 3.5-hour direct flight and reach the fair in 10 minutes by Metro. Single-point access to the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia and South Asia markets. That is exactly why Dubai is a genuine alternative to Europe for Turkish exporters.
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) — more than 200 international fairs a year, 1.2 million m² of exhibition space, and world-renowned mega events such as GULFOOD, BIG 5, GITEX and Arab Health. In this guide you will find which fair you should attend, how to prepare, and what Delta Expo offers you.
Dubai Fair Guide by Your Sector
Below you can find each sector's main fair in Dubai and its exhibitor profile. Click on a fair to review the tour program and prices.
The world's largest food and beverage fair. A must-attend meeting point for food producers, exporters, distributors and retail buyers.
Packaging, processing and filling equipment. A critical platform for food factory investors and machinery suppliers.
The Middle East's largest building materials fair. Building materials, glass, steel, flooring, roofing, MEP systems.
Construction machinery, cranes, road-building equipment, infrastructure projects. Held concurrently with BIG 5 Global.
The Gulf region's cosmetics and beauty sector gathering. Perfume, care, salon equipment, natural products.
The reference fair of the Middle East plastics sector, held every two years. Raw material, machinery and packaging manufacturers.
Air conditioning, cooling, ventilation. In Dubai, which experiences 45°C summer heat, the HVAC sector is a critical growth area.
Automotive spare parts, service equipment and accessories. Meeting Gulf, Africa and Central Asia buyers.
Gulfood Dubai 2027 — The World's Largest Food Fair
Held every year in Dubai since 1987, Gulfood is the world's undisputed largest food and beverage fair, with more than 5,000 suppliers and over 95,000 professional visitors from more than 190 countries. Raw materials, packaged products, cold-chain logistics, kitchen equipment — the entire food sector chain under one roof.
What Will You Find at Gulfood?
Visa & Entry — A Major Advantage for Turkish Citizens
- Visa-free entry with a Turkish passport (30 days)
- Automatic passport via e-Gate at the airport
- No bank statement required
- No sponsor letter required
- Insurance not mandatory
- If a work visa is needed, online application (5–7 business days)
- Visa application (on average 3–6 weeks)
- Bank statement (last 3 months)
- Sponsor/invitation letter
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Accommodation reservation document
- Risk of rejection always present
From Istanbul to Dubai — Flight and Transfer
How to Get to the Dubai World Trade Centre?
- Metro (Red Line): DXB Airport Terminal 1/3 → "World Trade Centre" station — 35 minutes, 5 AED
- Taxi / Careem: 100–130 AED from the airport (25–45 min depending on traffic)
- Hotel transfer: When you buy a package, Delta Expo provides an airport meet-and-greet service
Dubai Fair Calendar — October 2026 / March 2027
| Month | Fair | Sector | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | Beautyworld Middle East | Beauty & Cosmetics | 6–8 October 2026 |
| November 2026 | Automechanika Dubai | Automotive | 10–12 November 2026 |
| Gulfood Manufacturing | Food Processing | 3–5 November 2026 | |
| BIG 5 Global + Heavy | Construction & Machinery | 23–26 November 2026 | |
| HVACR World Dubai | Air Conditioning | 23–26 November 2026 | |
| March 2027 | ★ Gulfood Dubai 2027 | Food & Beverage | 15–19 March 2027 |
| Arabplast Dubai 2027 | Plastics & Petrochemicals | 24–27 March 2027 |
Accommodation Strategy — Choosing by Area
- Novotel DWTC
- Ibis One Central
- Rove Trade Centre
- Metro + 2 stops
- Wide hotel selection
- Business district atmosphere
- Affordable hotels
- Metro connection available
- Historic souk district
Attending Fairs in Dubai — What You Should Know
- Make your business card double-sided: Turkish + English
- Business meetings are mostly in the afternoon
- Do not schedule meetings during Friday prayer hours (12–14)
- Handshake — for women, wait for the other party
- Dress: Professional and conservative (inside the fair venue)
- Currency: AED (Dirham) — 1 USD = 3.67 AED
- English is valid everywhere
- SIM card: Du or Etisalat at the airport
- Careem (similar to Uber) works everywhere
- Fair registration: Free online pre-registration is recommended
Delta Expo Dubai Fair Tour Package
With our 30 years of experience, we plan your Dubai fair tours from start to finish. Everything is included, from visa procedures to DWTC transfers, from hotel reservations to your fair registration.
