Gulfood 2026
One of the world largest, most influential and the leading food exhibition in the MENA region -a key region for Danish food exporters- is set to expand further this year. Join the Danish Pavilions and showcase your products to key accounts, network with industry leaders and explore new markets.
For Danish Companies with interest in exports to the MENA-region Gulfood 2026 is the place to be. Gulfood attracts over 100,000 visitors from 130 different countries, and spans 1 million square meters over five days, with significant waiting lists for exhibitors. This year the exhibition is set to expand further, moving beyond its traditional halls to Dubai Expo City allowing us to expand into Meat and Dairy sectors at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
With high exhibitor interest, early registration is advised.
Gulfood has had a long waiting list for decades, which is why the Gulfood team has decided to expand to EXPO City. Thus, all World Food categories will be at the EXPO City.
Who Can Participate?
Due to Gulfood's great success, the fair management decided some years ago to divide the exhibition into different sector areas. DI aims to create the best and most effective platform for Danish food companies by setting up Danish stands distributed across three halls covering Processed Foods, Meat, and Dairy.
- Meat: Beef, poultry, halal, and controls.
- World Food: Organic products, processed foods, ingredients, and energy drinks.
- Dairy: Cheese, milk, yogurt, and ice cream.
Danish Pavilions in 3 sectors
Gulfood 2026 is finally allowing us to expand our Denmark Pavilions. We have 3 sectors we are focusing on; Meat & Poultry, Dairy and World Food. These 3 sectors are the ones that we have been focusing on for many years. IF there is an interest from several companies in new sectors to expand its offerings and enhance the value for participants. The old and new sectors include:
Old Sectors:
- Pulses and Grains
- Fat & Oils
- Power Brands
- Beverages
- World Food
- Dairy
- Meat & Poultry
Added Sectors 2026:
- Gulfood Startups
- Gulfood Logistics:
- Gulfhost
- Gulfood Green
- GUlfood Innovation Tech Hub
- Gulfood Startups
Why Participate?
Participating in Gulfood 2026 offers Danish companies a strategic pathway to expand globally, gain market insights, and build valuable industry connections.
DI has managed the Danish stand for 19 years, returning as the high-profile Danish pavilion. 2026 themes include organic products, food safety, sustainable foods, taste, and quality. The collective Danish Pavilions at Gulfood allows companies to leverage Denmark's strong reputation for quality, safety, and sustainability in food products, boosting their brand credibility internationally.
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, is crucial for Danish food exporters why participation is crucial for strengthening regional presence.
The Danish Trade Council provides subsidies for exhibiting companies, making Gulfood more accessible for small and medium-sized enterprises aiming to enter the global market.
Target Market
Dubai is a strategic hub for reaching Africa, China, and Eastern Asia. With excellent accommodations and a pleasant climate, it's a prime meeting place for businesses, with growing interest in high-quality food products.
Dubai EXPO City
Dubai Expo City, host of both Expo 2020 Dubai and COP28, and is on course to become a premier international business district, and the largest purpose-built indoor events and exhibitions venue in the region.
The twin-venue will offer greater capacity to grow and meet swelling space demand.
Moreover, it will include new sectors offering tremendous value-add to participants, expanding the food trade and innovation ecosystem necessary to boost the advancement of the global food industry.
Pavilion Overview
Details on the Danish Pavilion, including drawings and setup information, will be provided upon registration.
* Subsidies from the Danish Trade Council
On behalf of all exhibitors, Danish Industry applies for subsidies/funding from the Danish Trade Council (MFA). All Danish companies, with a Danish CVR, are eligible for receiving funding IF the company has received less than 200.000 EUR funding from the Danish Government for the past two years.
Companies can receive up to 50% of funding up to 100.000 DKK (max. 50.000 DKK per company). The funding is already deducted from the prices shown on the right.
**Prices
We always strive to offer the best prices and highest quality in the construction of our pavilion. However, in recent years it has been challenging to keep the prices down, which is why exhibitors, who have been with us for many years, are seeing an increase. The prices indicated are thus indicative, and please be mindful that the prices may vary slightly, up to 10%.
Please read more about our Terms and Conditions here.
