The Dubai World Trade Center hosts major international exhibitions and conferences in November

The Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) is gearing up for one of the busiest months of the year, with exhibitions and conferences scheduled throughout November 2025.

Covering industries from food and beverage to education and building education, fitness, and fashion, the line-up reinforces DWTC’s position as a leading destination for international business and collaboration.

Key events at DWTC include:

• Gulfood Production, November 4-6: Now in its 11th edition, producing gulfood brings together more than 2,500 viewers from 72 countries, expertise in food processing, packaging, automation and purchasing solutions. The event features the Foodtech Summit, with more than 100 speakers talking about digital transformation, food safety, and sustainable production, as well as industry awards at the Awards celebrating the success of Global F&B
• Global Educational Supplies & Solutions (Gess), November 11-13: Returning for its 18th edition, Guess Dubai showcases the latest educational technology, from AI learning tools and virtual reality aclarives. Through conferences, workshops, and gess awards, it encourages new skills and collaboration among educational professionals around the world.
• Paperworld Middle East & Gift & Lifestyle Middle East, November 11-13: The Great Regional Statiothery and Gifts, a medium-sized newspaper in the East, celebrates its 12th edition, linking global exhibitions to channels, Décor and continuous packaging. CO-owned by Gift & Lifestyle Media, provides a key platform for industry networking and trend discovery
• World Tobacco Middle East, November 11-12: Featuring more than 250 Global Brands from around the world, this B2B event draws industry experts to discuss regulation, ESG, and emerging products such as e-cigarettes and vaping through panel discussions and a dedicated conference.
• International Council of Museums Conference (ICOM), November 11-17: Under the context “The Future of Museums,” ICOM 2025 will gather Museum experts and cultural experts to explore the role of museums in transforming societies, focusing on heritage, youth participation and technology

Dubai events in November

• Concept of the big brand carnival, November 16-19: Known for offering discounts of up to 75 percent, the CBBC sale returns with leading brands across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, promising an engaging retail experience.
• Mining Fair, November 17-18: The largest event in the Middle East in the Middle East features 200 sessions on investment opportunities, technological developments and excellent sustainability
• VisionPlus Expo, November 17-18: Dedicated to the Optical sector, the VisionPlus Expo Showcases Brand Brands and expert-led workshops, the VP Academy CPD programme, and the VisionPlus & Waye Awards
• Middle East Products & Natural Expo, November 17-19: Under the auspices of the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the event highlights organic, halal, and sustainable products across five sectors – food and beverage, health, wellness
• International Apparel & Textile Fair, November 17-19: To celebrate its 19th edition, AtF connects global fashion producers and buyers from the Mena region, including exhibitors from China, India, Turkey, and France
• Dubai International Food Safety Conference (Difsc), November 18-19: Organized by the Dubai Municipal Security Department, Difsc is putting on its 20th edition, providing an important global platform for food safety innovation and sustainability
• Yazi Conference, November 19-20: To celebrate ten years of promoting the Economies of Words, the Literary Conference will explore the theme “Knowledge Markets: Developing Sustainable Communities.”
• The Big 5 Global, November 24-27: Flagship event that has been going on for 45 years, three hundred worldwide including 85,000 participants and 2,800 spectators from 165 countries. Sponsored by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, it remains the leading construction and infrastructure exhibition
• Windows, Doors & Facades, November 24-27: This professional event showcases innovative materials, innovative systems, and sustainable design details for high-performance buildings in the Middle East, Africa and South Africa.
• Geoworld, November 24-27: Returning for its 2nd edition, Geoworld focuses on Geospatial Innovation and emerging technologies in construction, and agriculture, including live demonstrations and expert conferences
• HVACR World, November 24-27: Highlighting innovations in air conditioning, ventilation, and climate control, the 2nd annual HVACR program will explore sustainable solutions and smart systems that drive net zero goals
• Lifestyle X, November 24-27: This urban development platform connects governments, planners and investors to develop sustainable, smart solutions in the Middle East, Africa and South Africa
• FM FM, November 24-27: Dedicated to the field of resource management, Future FM explores digital transformation, smart technology, and sustainability in building operations.