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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.
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13 Feb 2026Gallery
WHX 2026: The Largest Edition in Its History
Dubai Exhibition Centre hosted World Health Expo (WHX) — formerly Arab Health — as part of its largest edition in the event’s five-decade history. The event welcomed over 235,000 professional visits and 4,300 exhibitors from more than 180 countries, featuring expanded exhibition space, an enhanced conference programme, and new initiatives aimed at strengthening global healthcare collaboration.
2 Feb 2026Gallery
Gulfood 2026: Dubai Exhibition Centre Opens Its Doors to the World's Largest F&B Event
Gulfood 2026 extended its footprint to Dubai Exhibition Centre, as the world's leading food and beverage sourcing event expanded across two iconic venues to deliver its most ambitious edition yet. Spanning over 280,000 sqm, Gulfood 2026 highlights DEC’s growing role in supporting mega-scale international events.
13 Jan 2026Gallery
DEC Readiness: Preparing for Gulfood and WHX 2026
Following the completion of Phase 1 of Dubai Exhibition Centre's expansion, HE Helal Almarri attended a venue readiness meeting ahead of Gulfood and WHX 2026, bringing together teams across multiple departments to review operational and venue readiness for the upcoming mega-scale events.
29 May 2025Gallery
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 2024Gallery
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 2024Gallery
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 2024Gallery
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.
News and Articles
7 Apr 2026
News
DWTC Welcomes Nearly 3 Million Participants in 2025
401 events hosted at DWTC venues in 2025, marking 6% year-on-year growth
26 Jan 2026
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Dubai Exhibition Centre recognised for Sustainable Venue Operations
20 Jan 2026
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DWTC and Informa confirm partnership agreement to create inD, a new leader in B2B Live Events
Dubai World Trade Centre and Informa Group PLC combine B2B Live Events businesses in the UAE, India, Turkey, Egypt and Bahrain to create inD (pronounced ‘indee’)
5 Jan 2026
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71 Events at DWTC in H1 2026 Drive Growth Across Business, Trade and Global Investment
Co-located mega events across DWTC and Dubai Exhibition Centre activate the city and amplify economic impact
12 Nov 2025
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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