Big 5 Global 2026

Big 5 Global is dmg events' annual construction and urban development exhibition at Dubai World Trade Centre. Over four days it puts manufacturers, suppliers and distributors from around the world in front of contractors, developers, consultants and government buyers, alongside leadership summits and CPD-certified talks.

Exhibition and co-located shows

The main show covers materials, machinery, fit-out and construction technology across the project lifecycle, with seven co-located events for specialist sectors.

• Heavy – machinery, plant and vehicles
• Totally Concrete – precast, cement and structural materials
• Marble & Stone World
• Urban Design & Landscape
• HVACR World
• GeoWorld – geospatial technology
• Future FM – facilities management

Leadership summits and talks

Delegates can join the Big 5 Global Leaders' Summit, the LiveableCitiesX Summit and the Big 5 FutureTech Summit, while all visitors can attend the CPD-certified Big 5 Talks. The Elite Executive Mixer, the Trade Connectors' Breakfast and the Big 5 Global Impact Awards round out the week.

2026 themes

This edition is built around four priorities: supply chain resilience, tech advancement, sustainable transformation and a future-ready workforce.

Key figures

The organizer cites 65,000+ global attendees, 1,800+ exhibitors, 55,000+ products, 450+ industry speakers and 165+ participating countries.

Tickets & passes

• Visitor ticket — AED 100: Early bird until 15 October (AED 250 standard). Exhibition access all days and CPD-certified Big 5 Talks
• Delegate ticket — AED 1,750: Early bird (AED 2,750 standard). Adds one Leadership Summit and networking benefits
• VIP Delegate ticket — AED 3,000: Early bird (AED 4,500 standard). All Leadership Summits, VIP lounge, Elite Executive Mixer
• ASHRAE Trainings ticket — AED 610: Early bird (AED 835 standard). Specialist HVACR training plus full exhibition access