Why & How To Plan a Business Event in Dubai?

Q: How do I organise a business event in Dubai?

Dubai Business Events, the city’s official convention bureau, can support international businesses, associations and other organisations in bringing their meetings, conferences, congresses and incentives to Dubai. Meeting planners and buyers can tap into a wide range of free services and support through Dubai Business Events at no cost.

Q: Can foreigners organise business events in Dubai?

International associations and businesses can organise business events in Dubai. Experts and service providers across the city, including Professional Congress Organisers (PCOs) and Destination Management Companies (DMCs), as well as hotels and venues, can support meeting planners in bringing their events to Dubai and ensuring they have the correct permits.

Q: How do you define a business event?

Business events include meetings, incentives, conferences and congresses, and exhibitions.

Q: Where can I meet business people in Dubai?

Dubai has a rich business ecosystem with expertise and experience across a wide range of industries and sectors. Business hubs can be found across the city, including major freezones. Business events in Dubai also provide a vital opportunity for business people to make new contacts and network.

Dubai for Business Events

Find out more about our team and our services.

Dedicated support for business events

Dubai Business Events is the city's official convention bureau, supporting some of the world's most prestigious business events taking place in the emirate.

About Dubai Business Events

Meet the team

Meet the international talent behind the planning and execution of exceptional business events in Dubai.

Meet the team

Al Safeer Ambassador programme

The Al Safeer Programme exists to both help build Dubai as a business event destination and provide industry leaders a platform to promote their industry internationally.

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Helping you run a successful event

We offer a range of tools and services to help organisers arrange successful events in Dubai, from providing introductions to helping with venues, logistics and permits.

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Success storiesImpactful events in Dubai

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Dubai Association ConferenceFebruary 2022
Hosted in the Dubai Exhibition Centre at the Expo 2020 Dubai site, the third edition of the Dubai Association Conference was built around the theme 'Association and the new world: resilience and reinvention', with a rich blend of panel discussions, interactive sessions, learning labs and expert briefings.
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ICCA CongressNovember 2018
The International Congress and Convention Association's (ICCA) annual flagship event brought meetings and association professionals from around the world, providing attendees with invaluable face-time with decision-makers, custom-designed education programmes for senior industry practitioners and high-level networking and business opportunities on a global level.
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Institute of Internal Auditors International ConferenceMay 2018
In May 2018, Dubai hosted the International Conference of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), welcoming thousands of delegates from around the world. The event marked was a culmination of progressively more significant IIA events being hosted in Dubai and saw record attendance.
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SPE Annual Technical Conference and ExhibitionSeptember 2016
The leading conference and exhibition in oil and gas exploration and production was a major success, attracting 7,500 industry professionals from 91 countries.
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GITEX Technology WeekDecember 2020
Dubai’s first global in-person tech event, GITEX Technology Week, welcomed visitors from over 110 countries at Dubai World Trade Centre, from 6-10 December 2020. Dubai is proudly hosting the world at GITEX Global and Expo Dubai in Oct 2021. Join us.
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Combined Scientific Conference of EUS and AAUNovember 2020
In November 2020, Dubai further showcased its ability to host events safely with the Combined Scientific Conference of the Emirates Urological Society and Arab Association of Urology. Held at Dubai World Trade Centre with robust safety measures in place, the event was a demonstration of the collaborative approach taken by public and private sector stakeholders and the city’s business events expertise.
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12th World Chambers CongressNovember 2021
In November 2020, Dubai further showcased its ability to host events safely with the Combined Scientific Conference of the Emirates Urological Society and Arab Association of Urology. Held at Dubai World Trade Centre with robust safety measures in place, the event was a demonstration of the collaborative approach taken by public and private sector stakeholders and the city’s business events expertise.
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International Desalination Association (IDA) World Congress 2019November 2019
In November 2020, Dubai further showcased its ability to host events safely with the Combined Scientific Conference of the Emirates Urological Society and Arab Association of Urology. Held at Dubai World Trade Centre with robust safety measures in place, the event was a demonstration of the collaborative approach taken by public and private sector stakeholders and the city’s business events expertise.