Dubai, 
About the event
GITEX Global in Dubai is one of the largest technology exhibitions in the world, filling the Dubai World Trade Centre with launches, startups and enterprise tech from across the globe. It is the Middle East's flagship tech gathering and a magnet for AI, cloud and hardware announcements.
Key figures
5 days, Tuesday to Saturday8–12 December 2026
First held1981in Dubai
HostDubaiWorld Trade Centre
ScaleAmong the largesttech expos worldwide
FocusAI, cloud, startupsenterprise & consumer
Stay in Dubai
Check-in 7 Dec, check-out 13 Dec 2026 — 6 nights around 8 December 2026 – 12 December 2026. Change the dates to stay longer.
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Getting there
- AirportDubai International Airport (DXB), about 20 km
- From the airportDubai Metro Red Line, bus or taxi; airport is 4 km from the city, about 20 min — Nol card, zone-based fares
- Public transportDubai Metro (Red/Green), buses, tram and water taxis (RTA): Rechargeable Nol card works on all RTA transport; zone-based fares, cheaper than single tickets
- TaxiDubai Taxi Corporation app, Uber, Careem, Hala — Metered cream-coloured cars; hail on the street or book in an app
- Time zoneAsia/Dubai
Host country
- Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham
- Language: Arabic
- Driving: on the right
- Capital: Abu Dhabi
- Phone: +971
- Emergency: 999
- Electricity: 220–240 V, 50 Hz, plugs G
Coming years
2027
The organiser had not announced the 2027 edition as of 2026-09-03.