The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to promote Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest food and beverage sourcing event, taking place from 26–30 January 2026 across two venues in Dubai. As the first major global F&B sourcing event of the year, Gulfood 2026 will convene industry leaders, investors, innovators, and policymakers from across the global food economy.
Gulfood 2026 will deliver unprecedented scale and global reach, including:
• More than 8,500 exhibitors showcasing more than 1.5 million products
• Participation from 195 countries across every segment of the global food ecosystem
• A dual venue format spanning Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai
• Expanded opportunities for cross border trade, investment, and B2B engagement
• A fully integrated platform connecting finished goods, fresh categories, commodities, national pavilions, and next generation food technologies
Gulfood 2026 will also host major government and industry alliances, national pavilions from both established and new markets, and a broad mix of global brands, distributors, wholesalers, and high potential startups positioned to scale internationally.
Through its support of Gulfood 2026, the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council looks forward to promoting engagement between U.S. and U.A.E. companies and advancing collaboration across one of the most dynamic sectors of the global economy.