When and where is Make it in the Emirates 2027?

3 to 6 May 2027 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Is there an age limit?

Yes, visitors must be 16 or older.

What is the dress code?

Traditional attire or smart casual. Visitors wearing shorts, sleeveless tops or revealing clothing will not be admitted.

Who organises the event?

It is hosted by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and organised by ADNEC Group, with the Ministry of Culture, Abu Dhabi Investment Office and ADNOC Group.

Make it in the Emirates 2027

Name: Make it in the Emirates 2027
Start: 2027-05-03T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-05-06T17:00:00+00:00
Location: ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

About this event

Make it in the Emirates is the UAE's national industrial showcase, hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and organised by ADNEC Group in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and ADNOC Group. Tied to the UAE industrial strategy and Operation 300bn, it helps companies of every size manufacture, scale and export from the UAE, and connects them with procurement programmes, offtake agreements and investors.

Who attends

Manufacturers, solution providers, government entities, procurement teams and investors shaping the UAE's industrial growth. Visitors must be 16 or older.

Sectors

The exhibition is organised into 12 sectors.

Food, Beverage & Agricultural Tech
Aerospace, Automobile & Defence
Pharma & Medical Tech
Ship, Maritime & Boat Manufacturing
Metals & Fabrications
Handicrafts
Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Industry 4.0
Chemicals, Plastics & Sustainable Materials
Machinery & Equipment
Electrical Equipment & Electronics
Construction & Material
Future Energy & Industrial Decarbonisation

Experiences

Beyond the exhibition floor the event runs a conference, an investor programme and several themed areas, and MoIAT presents the Make it in the Emirates Awards for industrial excellence and innovation.

Exhibition
Conference
House of Industry
Intelligence Hub
Quality Hub
Start Up Hub
MIITE Awards

Key figures (2026 edition)

The fifth edition in 2026 was the largest to date, according to the organiser's published figures.

146,000+ visitors
1,245+ exhibitors
500+ speakers
AED 180+ billion in offtake agreements
88,000+ sqm of gross exhibition space

Make it in the Emirates 2027 is an Industry & Manufacturing event taking place 3-6 May 2027 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.