Dubai WoodShow 2027

Dubai WoodShow (the Dubai International Wood & Wood Machinery Show) is the Middle East and North Africa's dedicated business-to-business exhibition for wood and woodworking machinery. Running since 2005, it brings manufacturers, importers, distributors, machinery suppliers and specifiers together to source products and build supplier relationships. The 23rd edition fills the Sheikh Saeed Halls and the Arena at Dubai World Trade Centre, alongside IFAC Dubai.

What's on show

More than 200 product categories are on display, from raw timber and panels to machinery, tools and finishes, with machinery running live on the floor and country pavilions organised by national trade bodies.

• MDF, particleboard, OSB and high density fiberboard
• Hardwood, softwood and veneer
• Decorative laminates
• Engineered wood, glulam and cross laminated timber
• Wood plastic composite
• Woodworking machinery
• Wood coatings

Conference

The Dubai WoodShow Conference 2027 runs alongside the exhibition with more than 40 sessions on market outlooks, technology and sustainable practice.

• Market direction across MENA, Africa, South Asia and Europe, including the EU Deforestation Regulation
• Automation, engineered wood and manufacturing technology
• Building with timber: mass timber, hybrid structures, fire and structural questions

Who attends

Manufacturers, furniture factories, importers, distributors, architects, designers, structural engineers, contractors, developers and government officials. A hosted buyer programme and pre-arranged meetings match exhibitors with regional buyers.

Key figures (2026 edition)

The 22nd edition in 2026 welcomed 17,830 visitors and 784 exhibitors from 140 countries, with AED 250 million in deals recorded on opening day.

Tickets & passes

• Professional visitor — Free: Free for trade visitors; pre-register online. Valid all three days. No entry under 16.