CIDEX 2026 - International Construction & Interior Design Expo

CIDEX is the International Construction & Interior Design Exhibition held at Dhahran Expo in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. Over four afternoons and evenings it connects manufacturers and suppliers of building materials, finishes and building technology with the developers, architects, contractors and procurement leaders who specify and buy them.

Exhibition sectors

The floor is organised into three connected zones covering a project from its structure to its final details.

• Build: building materials and cement; façades, stone and marble; construction equipment and technology; insulation and fire protection
• Design: furniture and fittings; flooring and wall coverings; lighting and finishes; kitchens and sanitary fittings
• Innovate: smart buildings and automation; renewable energy and sustainability; HVAC and building management; security and safety systems

Who attends

The show is aimed at industry professionals rather than the public.

• Developers and investors
• Architects and interior designers
• Contractors and project managers
• Engineers and consultants
• Procurement leaders
• Manufacturers and distributors

Key figures and exhibitors

The organiser cites 16,000+ construction and design visitors and 350+ exhibitors across previous editions, with 71% of exhibitors reporting orders secured during the show. Alzuhour is the 2026 Diamond Sponsor, and featured 2026 exhibitors include SMARTRUST, Madar Hardware Co, iCabinets, Emaj Group, Riyadh Cranes Factory Co and Alqaseem Gypsum Co.