Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) saw a record-breaking year in 2024, welcoming 2.65 million attendees—a 7% increase from 2023. Powered by 378 events, including 135 MICE events (up 26% YoY), DWTC attracted 2.03 million MICE participants, with 942,000 international visitors (46%). Exhibitor numbers hit 58,665, with 77% international.

DWTC’s 20 flagship events drew 590,000 attendees, while the conference sector tripled its attendance to 90,000 across 25 events. Notable growth sectors included Healthcare (+69%), Food & Catering (+25%), and IT (+8%).

The Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) hosted 128,000 attendees in 2024, with a AED 10B expansion underway, aiming for 180,000 sqm of space by 2031.