When and where is Gulf Print & Pack 2027?

12–14 January 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Hours are 10:00–17:30 on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 January and 10:00–16:30 on Thursday 14 January, with last entry 30 minutes before close.

How much does it cost to visit?

It is free to attend, but you must register on the show website before arriving. Online registration stays open until the end of the show.

Is it open to the public?

No. It is open to business professionals and industry only; proof such as a business card is required and no one under 18 is admitted.

Can I get a visa invitation letter?

Yes. Register first, then use the link in the confirmation email to apply for an invitation letter. Letters are only issued to registered visitors.

How do I get to the venue?

Dubai World Trade Centre is on Sheikh Zayed Road with its own Red Line metro station (Dubai World Trade Centre). The complex has multi-storey parking for around 5,000 cars, with both paid and free areas, and a taxi rank at Exhibition Plaza.

Gulf Print & Pack 2027

Name: Gulf Print & Pack 2027
Start: 2027-01-12T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-01-14T16:30:00+00:00
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre

About this event

Gulf Print & Pack 2027 is the 15th edition of the Middle East and North Africa's leading print and packaging technology exhibition. It gathers machinery makers, materials suppliers and software vendors in one hall so that printers, print service providers and brand-side buyers can see live production kit, compare technologies side by side and plan investments in digital, flexo and hybrid printing.

What's on the show floor

The exhibition follows the whole production chain, from pre-press to post-press, with working machines on the stands. The organizer expects 300+ exhibitors and 8,000+ industry professionals.

Digital, flexo and hybrid printing
Finishing and embellishment
Labels and flexible packaging
Commercial print, books and photobooks
Direct mail and transactional print
Digitally printed textiles and wallpaper
Posters, banners and display graphics
Materials and workflow software

Who should visit

The show is aimed at print businesses and the people who buy printed products. It is trade-only and not open to the public.

Label, carton and flexible packaging printers
Commercial, newspaper and magazine printers
Security, textile and décor printers
3D and additive manufacturing specialists
Design agencies and communication managers
Print buyers and packaging technologists

Why the region matters

Digital printing is growing across the GCC as e-commerce and market competition push demand for customised print and packaging, supported by government programmes for economic diversification and technology adoption. The show is positioned as the place to find niche opportunities in these fast-growing segments and to see the industry's shift towards more digital and sustainable production.