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Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre’s second flagship venue, is in the midst of an ambitious expansion. Explore the Media Hub to stay informed on the latest news and updates of this transformation.

Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre’s second flagship venue, is in the midst of an ambitious expansion. Explore the Media Hub to stay informed on the latest news and updates of this transformation.

30 Sep 2024

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A Glimpse Into 2031: The Future of Dubai Exhibtion Centre

Discover the Dubai Exhibition Centre Masterplan, set to become the region’s largest indoor venue by 2031.

12 Nov 2025

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Inside DEC’s Near-Completion Expansion Phase 1 and Readiness for Major 2026 Global Events

Phase 1 of Dubai Exhibition Centre’s (DEC) AED 10 billion expansion is in its final stages, set to deliver 140,000 sqm of event space and a citywide mobility and readiness plan to welcome Gulfood Global and the World Health Expo from early 2026. DEC is on course to become the largest purpose-built indoor exhibitions and events venue in the region by 2031, strengthening Dubai’s ability to meet the world’s growing meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) demand and reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most connected, secure and future-ready destinations for major international events.

10 Sep 2025

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Building the Future: Dubai Exhibition Centre Phase 1 Expansion - September 2025

The fourth construction update video takes you behind the scenes of the DEC expansion, showcasing the rapid progress on-site as new milestones are reached and the venue’s ambitious scale comes to life step by step.

31 Jul 2025

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Inside DEC’s AED 10B Expansion Journey

In this interview with AGBI, Amer Alfarsi, Vice President of Real Estate Development, reveals how the AED 10B Dubai Exhibition Centre expansion will reshape Dubai’s events industry.

10 Jul 2025

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Building the Future: Dubai Exhibition Centre Phase 1 Expansion - July 2025

The third construction update video takes you behind the scenes of the DEC expansion, showcasing the rapid progress on-site as new milestones are reached and the venue’s ambitious scale comes to life step by step.

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29 May 2025
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Phase 1 Progress: Hall Steel Structure Completion

HE Helal Almarri visits the Dubai Exhibition Centre site to mark the completion of the expanded halls' steel structure, a major Phase 1 milestone.

31 Oct 2024
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HE Helal Almarri Reviews Dubai Exhibition Centre's Progress

HE Helal Almarri, CEO of Dubai World Trade Centre, visits Dubai Exhibition Centre's site to review construction progress and reinforce the vision driving its landmark expansion.

30 Sep 2024
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Vision 2031: Dubai Exhibition Centre's Expansion Masterplan

The official Masterplan renders bring to life the bold 2031 vision for the Dubai Exhibition Centre expansion. From scale and design, to sustainability and global ambition, they illustrate how DEC is set to become the region’s leading hub for exhibitions and events.

30 Jun 2024
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Breaking Ground: Dubai Exhibition Centre Expansion Officially Underway

The 2024 groundbreaking ceremony marked the official launch of DEC’s landmark expansion, an important milestone that united leadership, partners, and visionaries.

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12 Nov 2025

News

Dubai World Trade Centre Confirms Readiness of Dubai Exhibition Centre to Host Mega Global Events in 2026

Phase 1 Dubai World Trade Centre’s AED 10 billion Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) expansion is progressing on schedule, in its final stages of delivery and on track for Q1 2026 readiness

27 Apr 2025

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DWTC Delivers AED22.35 Billion in Economic Output in 2024, Driven by Record Increase in Large Scale Events

Hamdan bin Mohammed: Dubai’s continued growth as a leading global destination for major international events reflects the power of the leadership’s long-term vision and its ability to constantly create new growth pathways

20 Mar 2025

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DWTC Welcomes 2.65 Million Attendees in 2024, Reinforcing Dubai’s Global Leadership in Business Events

DWTC hosted 378 exhibitions and events in 2024, up 26% year-on-year

25 Feb 2025

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Dubai Exhibition Centre Receives International Sustainability Award

DEC achieves Green Globe Certification for its commitment to sustainable practices & training programmes which support the UAE’s carbon reduction goals

13 Nov 2024

News

Phase 1 Construction of DWTC's AED10 Billion Dubai Exhibition Centre Expansion Project Now Underway

Phase 1: 140,000 square metres of exhibition space set for completion by Q1 2026