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GulfHost 2026 to Convene Global Foodservice Equipment Makers in Dubai

GulfHost returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 3 to 5 November 2026 to connect international equipment manufacturers with Middle East foodservice and hospitality buyers. The region's hospitality market was valued at an estimated USD 310 billion in 2025 and is projected to exceed USD 487 billion by 2032. Exhibitors from major manufacturing hubs, including China, the UAE, Italy, France, and the United States, will present commercial kitchen, automation, and energy-saving technologies.

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The sixth edition of GulfHost is scheduled to take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 3 to 5 November 2026. According to industry figures reported by Restaurant & Café, the MENA hospitality market is estimated at USD 310 billion in 2025 and is projected to surpass USD 487 billion by 2032, while the regional foodservice sector is forecast to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 8.41 percent through 2032.

The trade exhibition will feature equipment and technology manufacturers from major global hubs, including China, the UAE, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Türkiye, and the United States. The event is designed to connect suppliers with regional buyers from hotels, restaurants, quick-service chains, cloud kitchens, healthcare, aviation, and supermarkets looking to upgrade kitchen equipment and adopt automated solutions.

GulfHost will be co-located with Gulfood Manufacturing, ISM Middle East, and Private Label Middle East, establishing a single platform covering food processing, hospitality equipment, retail, and private-label production.

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