Gulfood is a five-day journey through the global food universe. From January 26 to 30, two mega venues in Dubai, the World Trade Centre and Exhibition Centre, will host 8,500+ exhibitors, showcase 1.5 million products, and welcome participants from 195 countries. Across multiple halls, the schedule spreads into zones that each tell a different story: tasting, discovery, innovation, and the future of food.
Dubai World Cuisine: Taste Meets Innovation
Dubai World Cuisine is where ideas hit the plate. With 70+ chefs from 30+ nationalities and 80 masterclasses, workshops, and live demos, it’s a space to see and taste global trends in action. Michelin-starred talent works alongside homegrown creators, showing how Dubai’s culinary identity thrives on exchange and collaboration.
Discovery Tours: A Curated Path Through the Show
Covering 280,000 sqm across two venues, Gulfood is huge. Discovery Tours are curated routes highlighting key zones and innovations, helping visitors focus on standout products and experiences without losing time. It’s a guided shortcut to the most interesting parts of the show.
Gulfood Nxt Stage: Peeking into the Future
Gulfood Nxt Stage is all about what’s next. Experts explore agritech, food systems, retail tech, AI, and next-gen ingredients, showing how innovations move from concept to market. It’s forward-looking, practical, and perfect for anyone curious about the future of food.
The Big Deal Hub and the Wider Ecosystem
At its heart, Gulfood is about connections that turn into deals. The Big Deal Hub links buyers and suppliers across 12 sectors, from fresh produce to logistics and startups.
This year, India takes the spotlight as the Official Partner Country, bringing 600+ exhibitors to showcase the scale of its F&B industry and supercharge global trade relations.
Startups also get a stage, presenting breakthroughs in AI kitchens, precision fermentation, and alternative proteins. Every part of the global food ecosystem is visible in one place.
A Quick Taste of What’s On
Across five days, visitors can attend Future Food 500 sessions, watch live culinary showcases, follow guided innovation tours, or join high-level discussions at the World Economy Summit. Gulfood is designed to connect, inspire, and show what’s possible, whether you’re sourcing, learning, or just exploring trends.
In Short: How to Experience Gulfood
Gulfood 2026 is about choosing your adventure. Taste trends at Dubai World Cuisine, explore highlights via Discovery Tours, and see the next wave of innovation at Nxt Stage. With 8,500+ exhibitors, 1.5M+ products, and 195 countries represented, it’s a space to learn, taste, and connect, all while having a little fun along the way.
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