The Big 5 Show 2026

Update

The 2026 edition of the Big 5 Show will occur between 23.11.2026 and 26.11.2026. The hosting location for the event will be the Dubai World Trade Centre.

A Brief Introduction

The Big 5 Show is a crucial international trade show for the building and construction industry on a global scale with more than 2,280 exhibitors celebrating recent successes, getting started on solutions to current problems and displaying their newest products. It’s a premier procurement platform and an opportunity to find yourself with contacts within the rich Middle East. The annual event has a major pull, with over 68,000 trade visitors travelling to Dubai, UAE. It’s an event you are not to miss!

An Industry Profile

The Big 5 Show services the entire construction industry and as the title says the show has been divided into five major themes – MEP services, building interiors and finishes, building envelope and special construction, construction tools and building materials, and construction technologies and building automation. Within these, you have a full overview of the market with mortar, natural stones, sewage systems, solar, refrigerators, sanitary ceramics, facade systems, fans, filters, waste incinerators, air conditioning, water tanks and more on display. Aside from boosting your sales, the trade show boasts an eventful program, which features CPD Certificate workshops and prize giveaways.

Travel 2 Fairs Takes You There

Hotels for The Big 5 Show are hard to come by when you’re looking on your own, especially if you’re looking to make the trip on a tight budget. This is where Travel 2 Fairs ltd steps in. We have been providing bookings for international trade shows around the world for years and have grown a network of hotels in Dubai that are reputable, comfortable, and affordable. Aside from shaving off costs, we also think about your convenience. Your personal travel assistant selects deals that are either close to Dubai World Trade Centre or in a location with access to the underground lines for a speedy commute!

Past Iterations

The Big 5 Show 2022

The Big 5 Show 2022 occurred as a live trade exhibition in the Dubai World Trade Centre between the 5th and 8th of December 2022. It did not feature coronavirus safeguards due to the improved pandemic situation. The iteration received over 65 000 visitants from 150 nations and 2 000 exhibiting companies. A total of $766 million was generated via on-site business deals. 

The Big 5 Show 2023

The 2023 iteration of the Big 5 Show occurred as a live trade exposition in the Dubai World Trade Centre between the 4th and 7th of December 2023. It received 2 200 exhibiting from more than 60 nations. 

The Big 5 Show 2024

The 2024 iteration of the Big 5 Show took place between the 26th and 29th of November 2024 in the Dubai World Trade Centre. The iteration featured a total of 60 000 wares produced by 2 500 exhibiting firms from more than 65 nations. It also showcased over 230 lecturers during more than 130 Big 5 Talks to over 1 000 industrial delegates. They were overviewed by 85 000 visitants from more than 165 nations.

The Big 5 Show 2025

The 2025 iteration of the Big 5 Show took place in the DWTC between the 24th and 27th of November 2025. The event featured 2 700 exhibiting firms from 72 nations.