Welcome to your go-to guide for attending major business events across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah—and how to secure the right visa with ease.
The UAE has cemented its reputation as a global business-tourism hotspot. Thanks to world‑class infrastructure, cutting-edge venues like the Dubai World Trade Centre, efficient travel links, and progressive business visas, cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah continue to attract major international exhibitions, summits, and conferences. Dubai Business Events, the city’s official convention bureau, offers robust support to global organizers—making the UAE a magnet for meetings, incentives, conferences & exhibitions (MICE)
Dates: May 20–22, 2025 • Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Hall 1–8
A leading trade-only fintech, payments & ecommerce show, bringing together CXOs from banking, retail, tech and logistics
Date: May 21, 2025 • Venue: Al Multaqua Ballroom, Sheikh Saeed Hall 1–3, Trade Centre Arena
A flagship cloud computing conference featuring keynotes, deep-dive workshops, and networking for IT professionals
Date: 2025 (TBC) • Venue: DWTC
Covers Earth observation, geospatial AI, remote sensing—a must for mapping and geospatial experts
Dates: Oct 21–22, 2025 • Venue: Al Multaqua Ballroom, Hall 3–4
A high-profile HR & training conference focusing on future-ready workforce transformation
Dates: Oct 1–2, 2025 • Venue: Sheikh Rashid Hall
Focused on sustainability, green finance and environmental transition in global business
Dates: Oct 6–7, 2025 • Venue: Sheikh Saeed Hall 1–2
Forex traders, brokers, fintech platforms converge to showcase innovations and network
Dates: Sept 24–25, 2025 • Venue: Za’abeel Hall 4–6
The RTA-organized event explores autonomous transport and smart mobility technologies
Dates: TBC 2025 • Venue: Madinat Jumeirah
Focused on MICE & live-events industries—includes workshops, awards, and industry exhibits
Dates: March 2025 (est.)
International art fair tagged with thought-leadership programming via the Global Art Forum
Dates: Nov 2025 (odd years)
The region’s largest construction industry expo, co-located with HVACR, concrete, solar and more
Dates: Nov 17–21, 2025 • Venue: Dubai World Central
Mega trade show + aviation displays. Previous editions saw record-breaking global aircraft orders
Dates: Dec 8–11, 2025 • Venue: ADGM Square
MENA’s key finance & investment event, attended by 18,000+ global delegates
Dates: Apr 21–23, 2025 • Venue: ADNEC
Covering electric vehicle tech, infrastructure & policy for industry professionals
Dates: Nov 3–6, 2025 • Venue: ADNEC
One of the world’s largest energy & petroleum exhibitions focused on decarbonization
Dates: May 19–23, 2025 • Venue: Abu Dhabi
Talent development & HR sustainability conference
While Dubai and Abu Dhabi dominate MICE spotlight in 2025, Sharjah is attracting niche knowledge summits and creative-industry expos. We’ll update this guide as Sharjah’s 2025 calendar becomes more visible.
If you’re attending these business events, you’ll typically apply under a UAE tourist visa or UAE visit visa. Here’s a step‑by‑step approach:
👉 Apply now for your UAE Tourist Visa or Dubai Tourist Visa Online to secure your travel authorization well before your event.
Standard visa: 3–5 business days. Expedited processing also available. Fees vary—check Visago’s live pricing during application.
At UAE immigration, present your e‑visa and passport. Border officers may ask about accommodation or event participation but rarely request return ticket.
Optimize your MICE visit with these practical tips:
Major exhibitions book out fast. Reserve hotels or serviced apartments at DWTC or Emirates Towers area early, especially during November–December summit season.
Dubai’s metro and dedicated shuttles connect venues like DWTC, DWC, and ADNEC. Perfect for avoiding traffic and taxi queues.
Schedule arrival 1–2 days before the event begins to set up business meetings, sightseeing, or networking dinners.
The UAE’s MICE calendar for 2025 is packed with invaluable opportunities—from fintech, HR, green economy, EV, construction, to aviation. With efficient visa processes through Visago, attending these events is seamless.
Start by securing your Dubai tourist visa or UAE visit visa today—and be fully prepared to network, learn, and close deals at the world’s most dynamic business hubs.
Happy travels & successful networking!