GULFOOD 2027

Prodeca - Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food is organising the participation of Catalan agri-food companies at GULFOOD 2027, to be held from 15 to 19 March 2027 in Dubai (United Arab Emirates).

FAIR DETAILS

The 32nd 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 trade connections in the Middle East, Asia and East Africa. This edition, running over 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 location expanding 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 and hospitality professionals, retail and institutions. The previous edition featured more than 5,000 exhibitors and 190 countries, across 120,000 m², consolidating its position as an international benchmark.

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

ORGANISATION OF COMPANY PARTICIPATION

Prodeca is offering Catalan companies a Catalonia pavilion in the following sectors, with the aim of supporting the sector's commercial promotion:

• World Food (Dubai Expo City)
• Meat (World Trade Center)
• Dairy (World Trade Center)

PARTICIPATION OPTIONS

1. INDIVIDUAL STAND 4.5 m²

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

2. INDIVIDUAL STAND 9 m²

Individual stand of 9 m², with storage, table, chairs, counter and shelving or display case (subject to final design) for product display.

3. INDIVIDUAL STAND 13.5 m²

Individual stand of 13.5 m², with storage, table, chairs, counter and shelving or display case (subject to final design) for product display.

4. DOUBLE STAND 18 m²

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

5. STAND OF 30 m²

In this option, the company will have three tables, chairs, a counter and two display cases and/or shelving units (subject to final design) plus storage space.

All options include registration in the fair catalogue.

PARTICIPATION PRICE

• Price for a 4.5 m² stand: €3,375.00 + VAT
• Price for a 9 m² stand: €5,975.00 + VAT
• Price for a 13.5 m² stand: €8,975 + VAT
• Price for an 18 m² double stand: €11,950.00 + VAT
• Price for a 30 m² stand: €23,000 + VAT

Companies wishing to apply for a corner stand must state this on the registration form. Only companies opting for a stand of 9 m² or larger may apply for a corner stand. The corner option carries an extra cost of €350. Should there be more corner requests than availability, this option will be allocated by draw.

Stands will be allocated to companies by draw. Registered companies will be informed 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: 15 October 2026

A company will be considered admitted once it has submitted its application within the stated deadline and paid the registration fee.

The remaining balance must be paid against the corresponding invoice before 15 December 2026. For this payment, the transfer reference must state the corresponding invoice number.

Once admitted, if a company withdraws from participation 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.

The organisers reserve the right to select companies according to criteria of sector fit and product suitability for the fair's market.

TRANSPORT OF SAMPLES

Transport of samples to Gulfood 2027 is borne by the exhibiting company in all cases.

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

Each exhibiting company must remove the transport pallets for its samples in accordance with the fair organisers' instructions and, in any case, before 6 pm on the day before the opening.