About Gulfood Dubai
Gulfood is the world's largest annual food, beverage, hospitality and food-service trade show, held every February at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Now in its 32nd year, Gulfood is the single most important fair for Indian food exporters and importers targeting the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, CIS and emerging markets.
The 2027 edition runs from 22 to 26 February 2027, bringing together 5,500+ exhibitors from 125+ countries and over 100,000 trade buyers across 20 specialised halls. Indian companies have a particularly strong presence — APEDA, FIEO and CFTRI typically host the official India pavilion, and Gulfood remains the #1 fair for breaking into the MENA region.
Coverage spans every food category — beverages, dairy, oils & fats, meat & poultry, fresh produce, pulses & grains, frozen foods, world cuisine, halal products, organic & free-from, plus food-service equipment, packaging machinery, ingredients and food technology. Co-located events include Gulfood Manufacturing (every November) and Gulfhost.
More Than Travel's Gulfood package includes return flights from Delhi (with Mumbai pickup for group bookings), a 4★ hotel within easy reach of the Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE tourist visa processing, daily transfers, badge collection assistance, and a Dubai sightseeing add-on if your team wants to extend the trip.
Why Attend Gulfood Dubai?
Gulfood is the fastest route to the MENA food market for Indian exporters — and the most efficient sourcing platform for Indian importers of premium / specialty food products:
- Access to 1,00,000+ trade buyers from MENA, Africa, CIS, South Asia — the regions most aligned with Indian food exports.
- 20 specialised halls let you focus precisely on your product category — World Food, Beverages, Pulses & Grains, Meat & Poultry, etc.
- India Pavilion hosted by APEDA / FIEO provides ready-made networking with peer exporters and government export-promotion support.
- Importers from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Nigeria, Kenya attend with active purchase intent — most deals close within 6–10 weeks of the fair.
- Best logistics in the region — Dubai's connectivity, free-zone warehousing and re-export capability simplify market entry.
- Co-located Gulfood Manufacturing (Nov edition) covers ingredients & machinery — useful for vertically integrated food businesses.
- Pleasant February weather in Dubai makes the trip easy to combine with family / leisure.
2027 Edition — Dates, Venue & Key Numbers
Full venue address: Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE.
Key Industries & Sectors Covered
Gulfood is divided into category-specific halls — Indian exporters of spices, ready-to-eat foods, beverages, dairy products, frozen fish/seafood, basmati rice, and confectionery have particularly strong outcomes here.
Who Should Attend?
- Food exporters from India targeting MENA, Africa, CIS or Southeast Asian markets
- FMCG brand owners looking to launch in the Middle East / North Africa
- Importers and distributors sourcing premium or specialty food products globally
- HORECA buyers (hotel, restaurant, catering) sourcing for the Gulf region
- Private label manufacturers meeting buyer-side retailers
- Packaging and food-tech companies targeting the food-processing industry
Our Gulfood Dubai Delegation Package
More Than Travel has been organising Indian delegations to Gulfood Dubai for over a decade. Our end-to-end package handles every detail so your team can focus 100% on business outcomes:
Return Flights
Economy from Delhi (Mumbai available for groups). 3.5-hour direct flight on IndiGo, Emirates, Air India, Air Arabia or flydubai.
4★ Hotel near DWTC
Hotels in Bur Dubai / Sheikh Zayed Road within 10–20 minutes of the World Trade Centre. Indian-friendly options with veg breakfast widely available.
UAE Tourist Visa
Full visa processing — 3–5 working days, INR 4,500–9,000 fee depending on entry type. Visa-on-arrival possible for holders of US/UK/Schengen visas.
Badge & On-Trip Support
Online buyer registration completed for you, daily DWTC transfers, India helpline, optional Dubai sightseeing add-on (Burj Khalifa, desert safari, dhow cruise).
Past Gulfood Delegations — Our Group Photos
Glimpses from our recent group delegations to this fair. Drawn from real trips with Indian businesses across industries.
What Our Clients Say
Verified feedback from Indian businesses we have travelled with — across trade fairs, study tours, MICE and holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Gulfood 2027?
Gulfood 2027 runs 22–26 February 2027 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on Sheikh Zayed Road. The exhibition is open 10 AM – 6 PM daily; the final day usually closes at 5 PM. Trade-only entry — visitors must register as buyers before badge collection.
How much does a Gulfood package from India cost?
Our standard Gulfood package is 5 nights / 6 days from Delhi at ₹75,000 – ₹1,15,000 per person on twin sharing. Premium 4★/5★ options range ₹1.15–1.55 lakh. Includes return flights, hotel, daily breakfast, UAE visa, badge registration, DWTC transfers. Optional Dubai sightseeing extension adds ₹15,000–25,000.
Do Indians need a visa for Gulfood / Dubai?
Yes for most Indians. UAE tourist visa is processed in 3–5 working days (cost: INR 4,500–9,000). Indians holding a valid US, UK, EU Schengen or Australian visa (with 6+ months validity) get a free 14-day visa on arrival. We handle the entire visa application as part of the package.
What sectors of food industry attend Gulfood?
Gulfood covers 20 specialised halls: beverages, dairy, fats & oils, meat & poultry, pulses & grains, fresh produce, frozen foods, world cuisine, ingredients, packaging, halal products, organic foods, food-service equipment, ready-to-eat, spices and more. Tell us your sub-sector and we'll point you to the most relevant halls.
Can I extend my Gulfood trip into a Dubai holiday?
Absolutely — most of our clients add 1–3 leisure days. Popular add-ons: Burj Khalifa observation deck, Desert Safari with BBQ, Dhow Cruise Marina dinner, Atlantis Aquaventure, Abu Dhabi day-trip (Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Ferrari World). Total cost increase: ₹15,000–35,000 per person depending on activities and hotel category.