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Building in the Middle East: Which Events Can't You Afford to Miss in 2025?
22 May 2025 • 9 min read
Anna Fischer
Construction Content Writer
In the fast-paced Middle East construction and design sectors, missing key industry events can mean missing critical opportunities. The 2025 calendar offers a range of essential gatherings across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, focusing on everything from new technologies to sustainable practices. These events are a direct route to discovering new solutions, making vital connections, and staying competitive.
This article previews the most important exhibitions and forums, highlighting where you can gain a competitive edge in the Middle East construction market and avoid being left behind.
Big 5 Construct Saudi 2025 - Second Week
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Date: February 24 - February 27, 2025
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Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Venue: Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center
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Industry Tag: Building & Construction, Real Estate, Construction Technology
Big 5 Construct Saudi is a place to see construction materials, building technology, and specialized design solutions. It's a meeting point for construction professionals in Saudi Arabia, offering opportunities to connect and explore industry developments.
By attending, you can discover new products, expand your network of suppliers and partners, and gain insights into the Saudi Arabian construction market, positioning yourself for growth within the region. FirstBit's team was present at Big 5 Construct Saudi's first week! Click here to discover insights from our time spent there.
DESERT ARCHITECTURE MENA FORUM 2025
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Date: February 26 - 27, 2025
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Location: Dubai, UAE
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Venue: Al Habtoor Grand Resort
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Industry Tag: Architecture, Urban Planning, Sustainability, Environmental Design
The Desert Architecture MENA Forum explores the challenges of building in desert environments. Architects, planners, and engineers share strategies for sustainable design, water conservation, and creating structures that work well in harsh climates.
Participants will gain insights into sustainable desert architecture, connect with experts in the field, and discover innovative solutions for building in challenging environments, empowering them to create more resilient designs. Sustainability is gaining momentum in the Middle East region, which will be particularly relevant for companies working in the UAE and Saudi Arabia in this direction.
MEE 2025 - Middle East Energy Dubai
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Date: April 7 - April 9, 2025
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Location: Dubai, UAE
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Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
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Industry Tag: Energy, Renewable Energy, Power Generation, Construction
MEE focuses on the future of energy in the Middle East. It showcases smart energy solutions, renewable energy options, and critical power systems. Experts discuss sustainable and efficient ways to power cities and industries.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest trends in urban design and landscaping, discover new products and technologies for enhancing public spaces, and network with industry professionals, positioning them to create more vibrant and sustainable urban environments.
Dubai Woodshow
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Date: April 14 - April 16, 2025
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Location: Dubai, UAE
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Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
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Industry Tag: Woodworking, Machinery, Furniture Manufacturing, Building & Construction
The Dubai Woodshow centers around wood, woodworking, and furniture making. It features different types of wood, woodworking machinery, and hand tools. The show provides a venue for industry professionals to connect.
This event will provide opportunities to source new materials, discover innovative woodworking techniques, and network with suppliers and manufacturers, helping you to improve your product offerings and expand your market reach. The discovery of new available materials is particularly important in the face of increasing material costs in the Middle East construction market.
DOMOTEX Middle East 2025
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Date: April 22 - April 24, 2025
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Location: Dubai, UAE
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Venue: Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC)
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Industry Tag: Flooring, Interior Design, Home Furnishings, Real Estate
Domotex Middle East presents a range of flooring products, from carpets to hard surfaces. Designers, manufacturers, and buyers come together to explore trending options for homes and offices. The focus is on materials, styles, and ideas for transforming interior spaces.
Attending will give you access to the latest trends in flooring, valuable industry contacts, and the chance to discover new products that can enhance your designs or product catalog.
INDEX 2025 – Interior Design & Furniture Exhibition
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Date: May 27 – May 29, 2025
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Location: Dubai, UAE
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Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
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Industry Tag: Interior Design, Furniture, Kitchen & Bath, Home Décor
INDEX covers a wide range of elements for creating interior spaces. You'll find furniture, décor, kitchen and bath solutions, and other design elements. It's a place to discover products and connect with professionals for designing various types of properties.
Attendees can discover new products, forge partnerships with leading designers and manufacturers, and gain inspiration for creating exceptional interior spaces, enhancing their project design and portfolio.
WAM Saudi 2025 – World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics Summit & Expo
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Date: November 24 – November 26, 2025
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Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Venue: Riyadh Front Exhibitions & Conferences Center
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Industry Tag: Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Automation, Technology
WAM Saudi explores the latest technologies in manufacturing and logistics. The event examines advancements in supply chains, automation, and smart factories. It brings together industry leaders to discuss the future of manufacturing in Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
By attending, you can gain valuable insights into advanced manufacturing techniques, connect with technology providers, and explore opportunities for improving efficiency and competitiveness within your own operations.
BIG 5 GLOBAL 2025
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Date: November 24 – November 27, 2025
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Location: Dubai, UAE
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Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre (Dubai Exhibition Centre)
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Industry Tag: Building & Construction, HVAC, Water Management, Facilities Management
Big 5 Global brings together the international construction industry. It features materials, equipment, and technologies related to building and construction. Suppliers, builders, and engineers from around the globe attend to network and conduct business.
Attending will provide unmatched networking opportunities, access to a vast range of construction products and solutions, and insights into global construction trends, enabling you to expand your business and stay competitive in the international market.
FirstBit is a regular participant in Big 5 Global. Read our report to learn more about our experience.
URBAN DESIGN & LANDSCAPE 2025
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Date: Nov. 24 – 27, 2025
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Location: Dubai, UAE
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Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre (Dubai Exhibition Centre)
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Industry Tag: Urban Design, Landscaping, Construction Machinery, Building & Construction
The Urban Design & Landscape Expo focuses on making cities more livable and attractive. Landscape architects, urban designers, and suppliers present ideas and products for creating green spaces and improving urban environments.
Attendees can gain insights into the latest trends in urban design and landscaping, discover new products and technologies for enhancing public spaces, and network with industry professionals, positioning them to create more vibrant and sustainable urban environments.
Anna Fischer
Construction Content Writer
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