When are the show floor hours?

The show floor is open Tuesday 13 April and Wednesday 14 April 2027 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Thursday 15 April 2027 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Education runs from 12 to 15 April.

Where is IAAPA Expo Middle East held?

At ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Al Khaleej Al Arabi St, Al Rawdah, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Is the Education Conference included with my badge?

IAAPA members get free admission to the Education Conference with their expo badge. Non-members must pay a separate fee for the education programme. Breakfasts, lunches, receptions and EDUTours are separately ticketed.

Is there an age limit?

You must be registered for the expo and at least 18 to attend ticketed functions such as the Opening Ceremony. Attendees need an official photo ID to collect their badge.

Wasn't this expo planned for 2026?

Yes. IAAPA announced in March 2026 that the 2026 edition would not go ahead as planned and rescheduled the first IAAPA Expo Middle East for 12 to 15 April 2027.

IAAPA Expo Middle East 2027

Name: IAAPA Expo Middle East 2027
Start: 2027-04-12T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-04-15T16:00:00+00:00
Location: ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

About this event

IAAPA Expo Middle East is the first edition of IAAPA's attractions industry expo in the region, brought to Abu Dhabi by IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry. Originally planned for 2026 and postponed, the inaugural show now takes place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, with four days of education and three days of show floor aimed at one of the fastest-growing entertainment markets in the world.

Show floor

The trade show runs from 13 to 15 April 2027 and gathers manufacturers and suppliers of rides, technology, immersive experiences and operating solutions for theme parks, water parks, family entertainment centres, museums, zoos, aquariums and heritage sites. IAAPA expects more than 350 exhibitors on the floor.

Education and EDUTours

The education programme starts a day earlier, on 12 April, with more than 50 education events on safety, industry trends, technology, operations and marketing. EDUTours take attendees behind the scenes at attractions and entertainment destinations in the UAE. IAAPA members get free access to the Education Conference; non-members pay a separate fee.

Who attends

The expo is built for attraction operators, manufacturers and suppliers, investors, developers and consultants from the Middle East and beyond. Networking happens across the show floor and at ticketed events and EDUTours, alongside hosted buyer and VIP experience programmes.

show floor exhibitors expected: 350+
education events: 50+

IAAPA Expo Middle East 2027 is an Entertainment event taking place 12-15 Apr 2027 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.