EVENTS & FAIRS
Dates Not to Be Missed
A calendar always updated on top events, exhibitions, trade fairs and conferences about architecture and design.
Light + Intelligent Building Middle East | 12-14 January 2027 (Dubai)
For two decades, Light + Intelligent Building Middle East has been MENA’s leading event for lighting and building technology. The event has now evolved beyond lighting and smart buildings into the region’s leading platform for the smart space ecosystem – connecting...
LIVEX GLOBAL | 29 September – 1 October 2026 (Abu Dhabi)
LIVEX – Livability and Investment Exhibition is Abu Dhabi's flagship global platform, showcasing the Emirate as one of the world's most livable and lovable cities, and one of the most attractive destinations for investment, innovation and long term growth. Organised...
INDEX Saudi | 15-17 September 2026 (Riyadh)
INDEX Saudi Arabia is the Kingdom’s leading interior design, furniture and fit-out trade event where interior brands meet interior designers, retailers, distributors and fit-out contractors. As Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 comes to life, the construction industry has...
Maison&Object | 10 – 14 September 2026
For its September 2026 edition, Maison&Objet is reinventing itself and reaffirming its renewed ambition with the launch of Maison&Objet Pulse. Conceived as a pulse, this edition embodies design in motion: bold, sensitive, and sustainable. It is part of a...
LiveableCitiesX | 23 – 26 November 2026
LiveableCitiesX is focused on turning urban challenges into action. It brings together global changemakers and urban transformation leaders working across policy, planning, development and delivery to strengthen how cities are designed, built and managed. Designed for...
BIG5 GLOBAL | 23-26 November 2026 (Dubai)
Fast forward 46 years, Big 5 Global has become the most influential platform for construction and urban development, where businesses scale, diversify and connect global expertise with regional opportunities to drive long-term economic growth. The event has evolved...
RISE Global 13 – 14 October 2026 (Dubai)
Join us in Dubai World Trade Centre, for RISE Global from 13 – 14 October 2026. RISE Global is the inclusive, comprehensive and future-forward real estate and asset investment event connecting global capital to global opportunities. RISE Global is where global capital...
EVENTS & FAIRS
Previous Events
Desert Architecture Forum 18–19 June 2026 (Dubai)
Building on the resounding success of the 1st Desert Architecture Forum in Dubai, February 2025 which brought together world-renowned architects, sustainability leaders, and urban innovators, the forum returns in 2026 with a stronger vision and expanded scope to...
RISE 2026 13 – 15 January 2026 (Dubai)
Join us in Expo City Dubai, for RISE 2026 from 13 – 15 January 2026. As the Global Real Estate Investment Summit & Expo, RISE is the leading global real estate investment platform connecting key policymakers and urban planners with global investors. RISE...
BIG5 | 24-27 November 2025 (Dubai)
Celebrating 45 years of excellence, Big 5 Global is the annual meeting hub for the global construction and urban development industry in the MEASA region, uniting 85,000+ professionals and 2,800+ exhibitors from 165+ countries under one roof in Dubai. The event...
Desert Architecture Saudi 2025 20–21 October 2025 (Riyadh)
Returning with its Saudi Arabia edition, Desert Architecture Saudi 2025 will take place on 20–21 October 2025 in Riyadh, uniting architects, urban designers, interior and landscape specialists, government authorities, developers, design consultants, and academic...
INDEX Saudi | 9-11 September 2025 (Riyadh)
The leading interior design & fit-out trade event in Saudi Arabia INDEX Saudi Arabia is the leading trade event for interior design, furniture, and fit-out industry in the Kingdom. The event brings together over 600 global and local brands to present unique pieces...
LDAT | 9-11 September 2025 (Riyadh)
Lighting Design & Technology Expo is the only trade event in Saudi Arabia for the lighting industry. The event is the gateway for international and local suppliers to showcase their innovative lighting products and solutions to industry leaders and decision-makers...
MAISON&OBJECT Paris 4-8 September 2025
True to its DNA, Maison&Objet celebrates its unique ability to reveal inspiring Lifestyle trends, where each object gives soul and character to the Home. Maison&Objet has invited Amélie Pichard to be its artistic director for September's renewal edition....
INDEX Dubai | 27-29 May 2025
30 years strong, INDEX is the meeting place for the global interior design industry. Situated in one of the most accessible locations in the world - Dubai, INDEX provides a central hub for buyers from across the Middle East and Northern Africa to connect with global...
Kuwait Build | 8-13 May 2025
Kuwait Build is the leading international event for the building and construction industry in Kuwait. The 6th edition of Kuwait Build will be held on 8-13 May 2025 at Kuwait International Fair, Mishref and will run alongside Baytak, the longest running consumer event...
Interiors & Furniture Show Jeddah | 18 – 20 February 2025
The Interiors & Furniture Show Jeddah aims to provide an immersive experience in interior design, furniture, and the fit-out trade, offering the opportunity to connect with leading interior brands, retailers, distributors, and fit-out contractors. As Saudi...
Maison & Object SurReality | 16 – 20 January 2025
With the inspirational theme Sur/Reality, Maison&Objet and Peclers Paris will explore the prolific vitality of a new Surrealism this January. Drawing on fantasy, distortion, randomness, humor, and poetry, it constructs narratives of innovative creative landscapes...
Big 5 Global | 26 – 29 November 2024
Big 5 Global is the annual meeting hub for the global construction industry in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA). Celebrating 44 years of excellence, Big 5 Global is the annual meeting hub for the global construction industry in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA). Attracting 85,000 global participants and 2,500 exhibitors from over 165 countries, Big 5 Global offers attendees’ access to insights from visionary innovators driving positive change. Supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Big 5 Global unites industry leaders, innovators and policymakers to empower the development of the construction industry through networking, partnership building and thought leadership.
LiveableCitiesX | 26 – 28 November 2024
LiveableCitiesX at Dubai World Trade Centre, 26-28 Nov 2024, attracts global experts to explore master planning and technologies reshaping cities. Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 26 - 28 November 2024, LiveableCitiesX attracts governments,...























