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Dubai World Trade Centre schedules 100-plus Q4 events as $2.7bn expansion advances
The venue operator's expansion supports a $14.7bn annual sector output target by 2033.
Dubai World Trade Centre has scheduled more than 100 events for the fourth quarter of 2024 as its $2.7bn expansion project advances. The venue operator disclosed the event count and the expansion value in a statement published in December 2024. The expansion adds exhibition and event capacity to the existing complex operated by Dubai Holding.
Expansion value and construction status#
The Dubai World Trade Centre expansion carries a disclosed value of $2.7bn. The project is underway, with construction activity recorded at the site as of December 2024. No completion date has been published. The expansion adds exhibition and event capacity to the existing Dubai World Trade Centre complex. The additional space increases the total exhibition floor area available for trade shows, conferences and industry events. The expansion forms part of the venue's infrastructure development programme.
Event schedule and sector output target#
Dubai World Trade Centre has confirmed more than 100 events scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2024. The events span exhibitions, conferences and trade shows across multiple sectors. The venue operator links its expansion to a published target of $14.7bn in annual sector output by 2033. The target was set by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and published in 2023. The sector output figure represents the annual economic contribution targeted from exhibitions, conferences and business events hosted in Dubai.
Venue operations and operator structure#
Dubai World Trade Centre operates exhibition halls, conference facilities and event spaces in Dubai. The venue hosts trade shows, industry exhibitions and corporate events throughout the year. The expansion increases the total exhibition floor area and adds meeting and event infrastructure. Dubai World Trade Centre is operated by Dubai Holding, a state-owned investment company. The venue's existing facilities include multiple exhibition halls and conference rooms across the Dubai World Trade Centre district.
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- arabianbusiness.comArabian Business$2.7bn expansion value, 100-plus Q4 events scheduled, $14.7bn annual sector output target by 2033
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