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The organiser's exhibitor search for Gulfood is at exhibitors.gulfood.com. As of 23 Oct 2026, the organiser has not published the 2027 list, and the Gulfood website still links to the 2026 edition.
Exhibitor search2027 exhibitor list: not published yet
Last checked: 23 October 2026.
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15–19 March 2027
Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai
- Mon15Mar10:00–18:00
- Tue16Mar10:00–18:00
- Wed17Mar10:00–18:00
- Thu18Mar10:00–18:00
- Fri19Mar10:00–17:00
- exhibitors
- 8,500+
- attendees
- 268,643
- countries
- 195
- international visitors
- 60%
- sqm across two venues
- 280,000
2026 (Gulfood 2026 Post Show Report)
Gulfood 2027 at a glance
Gulfood is a food and beverage sourcing exhibition in Dubai. The 2027 edition runs from 15 to 19 March 2027 across two venues: Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai. This guide covers the dates, sectors, who goes and how to register. It ends with a checklist for exhibitors and buyers.
- Dates
- 15–19 March 2027
- Hours
- 15–18 March, 10:00–18:00; 19 March, 10:00–17:00
- Venues
- Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai
- Organiser
- inD Events FZE owns the Gulfood website. inD is a business created by DWTC and Informa. The two signed the agreement on 20 January 2026, and Gulfood was the first inD brand to run in 2026.
- Last edition (2026)
- 8,500+ exhibitors, 268,643 attendees, 195 countries, 1.5M+ products, 280,000 sqm across two venues (Gulfood 2026 Post Show Report)
- 2027 size
- Not published by the organiser as of 19 Oct 2026
- Who can attend
- Trade and business professionals only. No one under 18
Photo: Tara-ghrbb, CC BY-SA 4.0
Venues, halls and sectors
Gulfood 2026 was the first edition to run at both venues at once. The organiser says the show covers dairy, fresh produce, oils, beverages, meat, grains and food logistics. Its home page shows 12 sectors in its headline figures and describes 11 dedicated sourcing sectors.
In 2026 the sectors were split by venue:
Dubai World Trade Centre
Beverages, Dairy, Meat & Poultry, Power Brands.
Dubai Exhibition Centre
World Food; Rice, Pulses & Grains; Gulfood Fresh; Grocery Trade; Gulfood Logistics. Gulfood Startups was also new in 2026.
The 2027 hall plan is not published by the organiser as of 19 Oct 2026. Plan for moving between two venues: the organiser's 2026 post-show report says 59% of visitors successfully navigated both venues.
Who exhibits and who visits
Exhibitors include food producers, brand owners, national pavilions, startups and logistics firms. In 2026 the largest national participation to date came from India, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and the USA.
The organiser lists these visitor groups:
- trade authorities and ministries
- retail and hospitality chains
- manufacturers and distributors
- investors and private equity firms
- startups and foodtech companies
- academics and sustainability leads
In 2026, 60% of visitors were international. That suits UAE traders and re-exporters who buy for the Gulf and beyond, and the exporters who want to reach them.
What sells at Gulfood
The show is built around bulk and branded food trade:
- staples: rice, pulses, grains and oils
- meat and poultry
- dairy
- fresh produce
- beverages
- branded grocery
The Big Deal Hub runs curated meetings between premium buyers and exhibitors. The organiser reported 3,500+ of these meetings in 2026.
How to visit or register
Visitors
register on the organiser's 2027 visitor registration page. You must register to get in, and badges can't be transferred. Visitor ticket prices for 2027 are not published by the organiser as of 19 Oct 2026.
Exhibitors
use the exhibitor enquiry form or see the Why exhibit page.
Watch for fraud.
The organiser says genuine messages come only from @ind-group.ae, @ind-group.co and @dwtc.com. It also says it does not sell or authorise the resale of exhibitor or visitor data. Treat anyone selling a "Gulfood exhibitor list" with caution.
Where to stay for Gulfood
Gulfood 2027 runs from 15 March to 19 March 2027. Each hotel search checks in the day before it opens and checks out on its last day.
Hotel searches open Booking.com in a new tab.
Photo: Tara-ghrbb, CC BY-SA 4.0Dubai World Trade Centre
- City
- Dubai
- Airport
- Dubai International Airport (DXB) (10-15 min drive)
- Transit
- Dubai Metro Red Line, DWTC's own metro station
Source, checked 22 Oct 2026
- Mar15Search hotels
Gulfood
14 Mar · 5 nights
Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai
- City
- Dubai
- Airport
- Dubai International Airport (DXB) (approx. 35-45 min by car (approx. 40 km))
- Transit
- Dubai Metro Red Line, Expo 2020 station (R76)
Source, checked 22 Oct 2026
- Mar15Search hotels
Gulfood
14 Mar · 5 nights
Find exhibitors
Gulfood exhibitor search (2026 edition)
You can filter it by country, category and venue.
The organiser had not published the 2027 list as of 23 Oct 2026. We don't copy or republish exhibitor lists. Use the organiser's search to build a shortlist, then check each company yourself.
Planning checklist
For exhibitors
- Book early and confirm your venue and sector. With two venues, visitors split their time.
- List 30–50 target buyers by country and product. Before you invite them, check that they actually import your product.
- Prepare prices, Incoterms, MOQs, lead times and certificates (for example halal or health certificates) for each market.
- Confirm the HS code for each product, so buyers can check duties quickly.
- Book meetings before the show. Ask about the Big Deal Hub if you qualify.
- Decide how you'll capture leads at the stand: cards, badge scans and notes.
- Follow up within 48 hours.
For visitors and buyers
- Register early. Badges are personal.
- Shortlist suppliers in the exhibitor search by country and category.
- Check each supplier's shipment history and markets before you meet.
- Plan your days by venue, not only by hall.
- Bring clear specs: product, grade, packaging, volume, destination port and target price.
- Only trust messages from the organiser's own email domains.
For writing to contacts after the show, see our guide to the trade show follow-up email.
How EximAgent helps
Before the show: check suppliers and buyers in trade data. EximAgent holds US import bills of lading, plus customs declarations from Colombia, Peru and Uruguay. Records run up to mid-2026, and coverage dates vary by country.
Example for Gulfood's Rice, Pulses & Grains sector: say a rice buyer shortlists an exporter. They can look up HS 100630 (semi-milled or wholly milled rice), then check whether that exporter appears in US import records under the code, which US consignees it ships to, and how recently. The same check works for a Latin American exporter at Gulfood using our Colombia, Peru and Uruguay records. Results depend on what each source records for that company.
You can also look up a company in the company directory and check routes with port codes.
At Gulfood and after. Gulfood runs across two venues, so a stand team is often split. The Expo agent talks with visitors at your stand by voice or text and saves each lead to your CRM, and Outbound can send the follow-up emails once the show closes. To log contacts from cards instead, try the free business card scanner. Expo is set up with our team.
See all EximAgent agents.
FAQ
When is Gulfood 2027?
15–19 March 2027. It opens 10:00–18:00 from 15 to 18 March, and 10:00–17:00 on 19 March.
Where is Gulfood 2027 held?
At two venues in Dubai: Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai.
Can I download the Gulfood 2027 exhibitor list as Excel or PDF?
Not as of 23 Oct 2026. The organiser has not published the 2027 list, and its exhibitor search at exhibitors.gulfood.com still shows the 2026 edition. Use that search once the organiser publishes the 2027 list.
Who organises Gulfood?
inD Events FZE owns the Gulfood website. inD is a business created by Dubai World Trade Centre and Informa.
How do I spot fake Gulfood emails or list sellers?
The organiser says genuine messages come only from @ind-group.ae, @ind-group.co and @dwtc.com. It also says it does not sell or authorise the resale of exhibitor or visitor data.
Why does Gulfood use two venues?
Since 2026 the show has run at both Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre, with different sectors at each. The organiser's 2026 post-show report says 59% of visitors successfully navigated both venues.
Can anyone visit Gulfood?
No. It is for trade and business professionals only, and visitors must be 18 or older.
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Sources (checked 23 Oct 2026)
All sources were first checked on 19 October 2026 and re-opened on 23 October 2026 (Asia/Saigon time).
- Gulfood home page: dates, hours, sector wording ("12 Sectors"; "11 dedicated sourcing sectors"), fraud notice, registration links, "2026 EXHIBITOR LIST" menu item. https://www.gulfood.com/ — quote: "15 - 18 March 2027 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 19 March 2027 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM"
- Gulfood, Why exhibit: dates and the two venues. https://www.gulfood.com/exhibit-gulfood
- Gulfood Terms & Conditions: website owned by inD Events FZE; trade-only admission; minimum age 18; badges not transferable. https://www.gulfood.com/terms-conditions
- Informa PLC press release, 20 Jan 2026, "Launch of inD": agreement signed; Gulfood the first major inD brand of 2026. https://www.informa.com/media/press-releases-news/latest-news/launch-of-ind/ (now served as a PDF) — also Dubai Media Office, 20 Jan 2026: https://mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2026/january/20-01/dwtc-gulfood-2026
- Gulfood 2026 Post Show Report (PDF, 26–30 January 2026 edition): 268,643 attendees, 8,500 exhibitors, 195 countries, 1.5M+ products, 60% international visitors, 59% of visitors successfully navigated both venues, 3,500+ curated meetings. https://images.mktg.gulfood.com/Web/DWTC01/%7Bbfbca52e-59ce-484e-b0ca-f2e0aa975128%7D_Gulfood2026_-_Post_Show_Report_compressed.pdf
- Gulfood news, 19 Jan 2026: first edition across two venues; largest national participation; sectors at each venue, including World Food and Rice, Pulses & Grains. https://www.gulfood.com/insights/dubai-makes-history-gulfood-takes-over-two-mega-venues-unveils-expanded-dubai-exhibition-centre-expo-city
- Gulfood news, 27 Jan 2026: sectors at each venue. https://www.gulfood.com/insights/gulfood-2026-delivers-landmark-two-venue-success-uniting-global-food-trade-record-scale-2s0v
- Gulfood, Why visit: visitor groups. https://www.gulfood.com/whyvisit
- Gulfood exhibitor search, 2026 edition. https://exhibitors.gulfood.com/gulfood-2026/Exhibitors