Middle East and Africa’s Construction Boom Converges at Big 5 Global 2025

22 Sep 2025 • 2 min read

Anna Fischer

Construction Content Writer

With more than $7 trillion in developments planned across the Middle East and Africa, Big 5 Global will return to the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 24 to 27, 2025, for its 46th edition.

The region’s largest construction and urban development event will bring together thousands of industry players and showcase the strategies shaping the next phase of growth.

Supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Dubai Civil Defense, Dubai Municipality, and the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi, the event is expected to attract more than 2,800 exhibitors and over 85,000 professionals from across the construction sector. Covering design, engineering, smart cities, and sustainable building materials, Big 5 Global will focus on the technologies and strategies shaping the future of urban development.

The Middle East and Africa currently have over $7 trillion in projects at the pre-construction stage, with landmark programs such as Saudi Vision 2030 and We the UAE 2031, driving urgency and scale. As governments prioritize resilient infrastructure, sustainable buildings, and smart mobility, the region’s construction industry is quickly evolving and attracting global attention.

The global construction sector is at a tipping point. The scale of urban development underway in the MEASA region is historic, but the pressure to deliver is just as significant. In this context of rapid development and expanding opportunity, Big 5 Global provides direct access to active projects, key stakeholders, and current industry insights, enabling the construction and urban development sector to navigate complexity with clarity.

Josine Heijmans

Senior Vice President of Construction at dmg events

The 2025 edition will also include nine sector-focused events and more than 20 country pavilions, showcasing innovations from Germany, Italy, China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom.

By bringing together active projects, decision-makers, and the latest technologies under one roof, the 2025 edition is set to become a key meeting point for the companies shaping the region’s next phase of urban development.

Anna Fischer

Construction Content Writer

Anna has background in IT companies and has written numerous articles on technology topics.

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