GULFOOD 2026

Prodeca is organising the participation of Catalan agri-food companies at GULFOOD 2026, taking place from 26 to 30 January 2026 in Dubai (United Arab Emirates).

TRADE FAIR DETAILS

The 31st edition of the world's largest annual food and non-alcoholic beverage exhibition. Dubai will host the leading global gathering for food and non-alcoholic beverage companies, a strategic event for building commercial connections in the Middle East, Asia and East Africa. This edition, running for 5 days, introduces two venues for the first time:

• Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC): the event's traditional venue. Meat, Dairy, Beverages and Power Brands sectors.
• Dubai Exhibition Centre (at Dubai Expo City): a new venue extending the exhibition offer. Sectors: World Food, Green, Startups, Logistics, Innovation Tech Hub.

The fair brings together buyers and producers from five continents and is a key platform for importers, distributors, wholesalers, food service professionals, the hospitality trade, retail and institutions. The previous edition featured more than 5,000 exhibitors and 190 countries, across 120,000 m², establishing it as an international benchmark.

Exhibition restrictions: alcoholic products, pork products and confectionery and chocolate items are not permitted.

ORGANISATION OF COMPANY PARTICIPATION

Prodeca provides Catalan companies with a Catalonia pavilion in the following sectors, with the aim of supporting the commercial promotion of this sector:

• World Food
• Meat

WAYS TO TAKE PART

1. INDIVIDUAL STAND 9 m²

Individual stand of 9 m², with storage, table, chairs, counter and shelving or display cabinet (depending on final design) for product display.

2. DOUBLE STAND 18 m²

Double stand of 18 m², with storage, two tables, chairs, counter and two display cabinets or shelving units (depending on final design) for product display.

3. INDIVIDUAL STAND 4.5 m²

Individual stand of 4.5 m² with table, chairs, storage unit and counter for product display.

4. FREE-BUILD SPACE

In this option, Prodeca provides the exhibiting company with floor space for a free build at its own expense. This option is available only from a minimum of 30 m² of floor space.

All options include a listing in the fair catalogue.

PARTICIPATION PRICE

• Price per 9 m² stand: €5,950.00 + VAT
• Price per 4.5 m² stand: €3,300.00 + VAT
• Price per double 18 m² stand: €11,900.00 + VAT
• Price per free-build stand, minimum 30 m²: €550/m²

Companies wishing to opt for a corner stand must state this on their registration. Only companies with a 9 m2 or double stand may opt for a corner. The corner option carries an extra cost of €350. Should there be more corner requests than availability, a draw will be held.

Stands will be allocated to companies by draw. Registered companies will be notified of the date and time of the draw so they can attend if they wish (the draw will be held online).

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

• Registration fee: €1,300 + 21% VAT = €1,573

This amount will be deducted from the final price.

• Application deadline: 30 September 2025

A company will be considered admitted once it has submitted its application within the stated deadline and paid the registration fee. The remaining amount must be paid before 15 December 2025.

Once admitted, if the company withdraws it will forfeit 100% of the amount paid. The organisers reserve the right to assess the reasons given by the company for cancelling its participation and to refund a percentage of the amount paid.

TRANSPORT OF SAMPLES

Transport of samples to the Gulfood 2026 trade fair is not included and is in all cases at the exhibiting company's expense.

Samples must arrive at the pavilion the day before the fair opens, after 12 noon.

Each exhibiting company is responsible for removing the transport pallets for its samples, following the fair organisers' instructions and in all cases before 6 p.m. on the day before the opening.