Why participate GULFOOD?
Since 1987, Gulfood has grown into the largest annual B2B event for food and beverages in the world. Every year, more than 140,000 professionals gather at the Dubai World Trade Centre to discover the latest products, trends and technologies.
The fair covers several halls and offers a wide range of sectors: from dairy and meat to beverages, grains, convenience food and foodtech. Gulfood is a trade fair (B2B) and acts as a strategic platform for sourcing, innovation and international trade. The program includes zones such as Gulfood Green, Gulfood Agrotech, the FOOD500 CEO Summit, YouthX, Top Table with star chefs, and matchmaking via digital platforms.
Certification and compliance are key, with Halal, organic and ISO standards visible on the exhibition floor. Gulfood plays a key role in connecting markets in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Thanks to its scale, substantive relevance and international appeal, Gulfood is an indispensable appointment for anyone active in the food industry.
Themes
- Dairy, meat, poultry and fish
- Beverages: water, coffee, tea, juices, alcohol-free
- Grains, legumes, oils and spices
- Ready-to-eat, frozen and convenience food
- Halal, organic, vegan and clean-label products
- Packaging, logistics and foodtech
Target audience
Gulfood focuses on food producers, retailers, wholesalers, food service companies, importers, exporters, policymakers and investors who are active in the global food industry and are looking for new markets, partners and trends.
Getting there
Gulfood takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, a location that is easily accessible for international visitors.
You can easily get there via metro (Red Line, stop DWTC), by taxi, or with shuttle bus services from Dubai Mall and Al Wasl Club.
Limited paid parking is available by car.
International visitors will fly through Dubai International Airport and take advantage of special offers from Emirates Airline for their trip to the event.
Exhibitors and visitors
In 2025, Gulfood welcomed more than 5,500 exhibitors from 129 countries and more than 143,000 visitors from 195 countries. Visitors come to close deals, discover innovations and make strategic connections in the global food trade.
