When and where is Seatrade Maritime UAE 2027?

From 4 to 6 May 2027 in Za'abeel Halls 5 and 6 at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai.

Is it open to the public?

No. Seatrade Maritime UAE is a trade-only event for maritime and logistics professionals.

Visitors can register their interest on the event website; registration details follow closer to the show.

Booth bookings for May 2027 are open through the Enquire to Exhibit form on the event website.

Seatrade Maritime UAE 2027

Name: Seatrade Maritime UAE 2027
Start: 2027-05-04T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-05-06T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre

About this event

Seatrade Maritime UAE is Informa Markets' maritime and logistics exhibition and conference in Dubai, running since 2008 and formerly known as Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East. The new name reflects the UAE's role as a global maritime hub. The 2027 edition fills Za'abeel Halls 5 and 6 at Dubai World Trade Centre for three days of business meetings, a conference and an exhibition for the shipping and logistics sectors.

Who exhibits and attends

Suppliers of products and services to shipping and logistics, including ship owners and operators, ports and terminals, shipyards, offshore service companies, maritime technology and communications providers, law firms, insurers and finance houses, meet buyers and decision makers from the Gulf, wider Middle East and beyond. The event is trade only.

Conference

A multi-track conference covers the future of shipping, decarbonisation, digitalisation, port development and maritime law, alongside the SMN 20Under40 programme recognising young maritime talent. The 2025 speakers included IEC Telecom, Stephenson Harwood and Synergy Offshore.

Key figures

The 2025 edition drew more than 9,000 attendees. For 2027 the organizer expects 10,000+ attendees from 90+ countries, 150+ speakers and 150+ exhibitors.

attendees expected in 2027: 10,000+
countries expected in 2027: 90+
exhibitors expected in 2027: 150+
attendees in 2025: 9,000+

Seatrade Maritime UAE 2027 is an Industry & Manufacturing event taking place 4-6 May 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.