Dubai World Trade Centre: events, getting there and where to stay
Dubai World Trade Centre is a exhibition centre in Dubai, about 3 km from the centre. It hosts 5 of the events we cover, including The Big 5 Global, World Health Expo Dubai (formerly Arab Health), Gulfood and more. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.
Dubai World Trade Centre in short
- Type
- Exhibition centre
- Where
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates, about 3 km from the centre
- Events we cover
- 5
- Next up
- The Big 5 Global, 30 November to 3 December 2026 (expected)
- Getting there
- Check which venue your badge uses; Metro red line serves both.
Events at Dubai World Trade Centre
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesTrade show25 Jan 2027*World Health Expo Dubai (formerly Arab Health)
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesTrade show15 Feb 2027*Gulfood
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesTrade show26 Apr 2027*Arabian Travel Market
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesTrade show11 Oct 2027*GITEX Global
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesTrade show
Getting to Dubai World Trade Centre
Check which venue your badge uses; Metro red line serves both.
Metro red line to World Trade Centre station.
Dubai International (DXB) is on the metro red line; downtown is 20 minutes away. Dubai World Central (DWC) serves the airshow site.
Public transport directions to Dubai World Trade Centre
Where to stay near Dubai World Trade Centre
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Deira and Bur Dubai | Older districts on the metro. |
| Mid-range | Downtown and Business Bay | Near the Burj and malls. |
| Splurge | Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah | Beach resorts. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Rove Downtown
- Mid-range: Vida Downtown
- Splurge: Atlantis The Palm
Things to do near Dubai World Trade Centre
Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in Dubai.
Evenings
Weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Daylight (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C | 17°C | 17 mm | 10 h 44 min |
| February | 24°C | 18°C | 8 mm | 11 h 17 min |
| March | 27°C | 20°C | 16 mm | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 31°C | 23°C | 9 mm | 12 h 43 min |
| May | 35°C | 26°C | 4 mm | 13 h 22 min |
| June | 37°C | 29°C | 4 mm | 13 h 42 min |
| July | 39°C | 31°C | 1 mm | 13 h 34 min |
| August | 39°C | 32°C | 1 mm | 13 h 01 min |
| September | 37°C | 30°C | 2 mm | 12 h 16 min |
| October | 34°C | 27°C | 1 mm | 11 h 31 min |
| November | About 27°C average | 8 mm | 10 h 53 min | |
| December | About 23°C average | 14 mm | 10 h 35 min | |
Questions people ask
What events are held at Dubai World Trade Centre?
The Big 5 Global, World Health Expo Dubai (formerly Arab Health), Gulfood, Arabian Travel Market, GITEX Global.
How do I get to Dubai World Trade Centre?
Check which venue your badge uses; Metro red line serves both.
When is the next big event at Dubai World Trade Centre?
The Big 5 Global, 30 November to 3 December 2026 (expected).
Where should I stay near Dubai World Trade Centre?
Downtown and Business Bay: Near the Burj and malls.