Gulfood 2027

Gulfood is the Dubai World Trade Centre's flagship food and beverage trade show and, by its organiser's account, the biggest annual F&B sourcing event in the world. For more than three decades it has been where producers, manufacturers and trade authorities meet the buyers who stock supermarkets, restaurants and hotel chains across the Middle East, Africa and beyond. The 2027 edition again runs across two venues, the Dubai World Trade Centre and the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai.

Two venues, one show

After a sold-out dual-venue debut in 2026, Gulfood 2027 keeps its expanded footprint across DWTC and the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai. The two sites are linked by the Dubai Metro Red Line, and the show floor is organised into sectors that span food, beverages and the technology, systems and logistics behind the supply chain.

• Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road
• Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai
• 12 sectors across both venues

Who attends

Gulfood is a trade-only sourcing platform built around deal-making between suppliers and buyers.

• Trade authorities and ministries
• Retail and hospitality chains
• Manufacturers and distributors
• Investors and private equity firms
• Startups and foodtech innovators
• Academics and sustainability leaders

Why attend

Buyers use the show to start their procurement cycle early, diversify supply chains across producing regions, benchmark pricing and packaging trends, and scout new categories from alt-proteins to AI-driven logistics. A startup showcase and an investor programme connect young F&B companies with capital.

Key figures

Figures published by the organiser on the Gulfood website ahead of the 2027 edition.

• 8,500+ exhibitors
• 195 countries
• 1.2M+ products to source
• 12 sectors