Where the hospitality industry connect
Now in its third decade, The Hotel Show is MENA's ultimate meeting place for the hospitality industry, connecting you to global suppliers of the latest products and solutions in the market. Taking place from 28 - 30 September at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, the hub of hospitality for the MENA region, The Hotel Show is more than an exhibition, it's the beating heart of a fast-growing industry.
Stay ahead of the procurement cycle. The Hotel Show gives you early access to global inventories, new product launches and real-time supply insights across hospitality products, pricing and availability. Compare options, secure the right partners, and plan with greater confidence.
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FAQ'S
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The Hotel Show will take place from 28 - 30 September 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai.
The move to September ensures The Hotel Show delivers the scale, international participation and high-quality experience the hospitality community expects, while accommodating the logistical challenges currently affecting some international travel and freight shipments.
The new venue is the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), located within Expo City Dubai in Dubai South. It is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art venue designed for large-scale trade events - with infrastructure, connectivity, and visitor experience to match. As the home of The Hotel Show, INDEX and WORKSPACE in 2026, it offers attendees a modern, high-capacity environment built to drive meaningful business.
The Dubai Exhibition Centre is easily accessible by metro, car and taxi. Metro: The venue is easily accessible by metro via the Expo 2020 Metro Station on the Red Line. Car: Visitors arriving by car can access the venue via major roads, including Expo Road (E77) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). Dedicated parking zones are available nearby for convenience. Learn more here. Taxi services: For those using taxis or ride-hailing apps like Careem and Uber, the venue offers two designated drop-off points: a North Drop-off and a South Drop-off, both accessible from Boulevard 2020 Street.
Yes, INDEX and WORKSPACE will take place alongside The Hotel Show from 28 - 30 September 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre.
The core structure and programme of the event remain unchanged. The Hotel Show is MENA’s most important industry platform for hospitality innovation, technology and operational excellence. It's a dedicated platform for the systems, platforms and solutions shaping modern hotel performance, the event represents the full spectrum of today’s hospitality landscape, from guest experience to backend systems.
You can reach out to our team at info@thehotelshow.com. Further updates will be shared as we approach the event.
The sheer breadth and scale of the event provides one space for the industry to connect offering an unparalleled range of premium, innovative products and insights from leading experts on future projects shaping the region.
As a visitor, you can apply for a tourist visa through the Dubai government sites and visit The Hotel Show.
The Hotel Show can only be visited by individuals aged 18 and above.
You can reach out to our marketing team here: marketing@thehotelshow.com
You can apply for a tourist visa through the Dubai government sites and visit The Hotel Show. Click here to get visa information.
You get free access to The Hotel Show floor, conferences at Hospitality Talks and the co-located events, INDEX and Workspace.
Tickets will not be printed on-site. You will receive your digital pass closer to the show. This will be used as your show 'visitor pass' when you enter.
