About us
Building on legacy, shaping the future of events
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) owns and operates two iconic venues: the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) in Downtown Dubai and the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City. Driven by a vision to make Dubai the world's leading destination for major exhibitions, conferences, and events, DWTC has been connecting people, products, and ideas from around the world for more than four decades.
DWTC in numbers
Since 1979, Dubai World Trade Centre has been a driving force in Dubai’s business tourism and trade growth.
DWTC Awards
Where excellence meets recognition
World MICE Awards
The World MICE Awards recognise and celebrate excellence in the MICE tourism industry.
2024
World's Best International Exhibition Centre
2023 & 2024
Middle East's Best Convention Centre
2023
World's Best Convention Centre
2023 & 2024
United Arab Emirates' Best Convention Centre
World Travel Awards
"The Oscars of the Travel Industry," according to the Wall Street Journal, the World Travel Awards recognise the pinnacle of achievement in global travel.
2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 & 2010
Middle East’s Leading Exhibition & Convention Centre
2011, 2010
World’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre
2021, 2020, 2013, 2007 & 2006
World’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre
2001-2009
Middle East’s Leading Conference Centre
DEC expansion
Setting new standards for events
Dubai Exhibition Centre is expanding to become the region’s largest indoor, purpose-built venue for events and exhibitions, setting the stage for groundbreaking experiences for generations to come.
Sustainability
Discover how we integrate sustainable practices into every aspect of our operations, shaping a greener future for our industry.
See our impact