Big 5 Global 2026: dates, venue and the seven co-located platforms
Big 5 Global 2026 runs from 23 to 26 November 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre with seven co-located platforms. Other Gulf construction shows that month are listed too.
By the SEL XP events desk
Big 5 Global runs from 23 to 26 November 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Its organiser, dmg events, lists seven co-located platforms for this edition.
The seven are Heavy, Totally Concrete, Marble & Stone World, Urban Design & Landscape, HVACR World, GeoWorld and Future FM. GeoWorld is a geospatial technology show for government, infrastructure, surveying and energy professionals. The one-day LiveableCitiesX Summit, on urban development and planning, is on 24 November, during the show.
When and where is Big 5 Global 2026?
Big 5 Global 2026 takes place from 23 to 26 November 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre. It is a construction and urban development show for suppliers, manufacturers and industry professionals, covering materials, machinery, fit-out and technology. The organiser is dmg events.
What the organiser’s site lists
The Big 5 Global site lists more than 65,000 attendees, more than 1,800 exhibitors, more than 55,000 products, more than 450 speakers and more than 165 countries. It does not say which edition these figures are for.
Windows, Doors & Facades is not in the 2026 line-up
The Windows, Doors & Facades Event, which is held with Big 5 Global, is not in the 2026 line-up. Its site lists the next edition for 22 to 25 November 2027 at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, co-located with Big 5 Global. Big 5 Global’s own site has not published its 2027 details.
Construction shows in the Gulf in November 2026
Two specialist shows open on 26 November, the last day of Big 5 Global: HIVE Furniture Show in Sharjah and Lift City Expo Riyadh.
| Show | Dates | City and venue |
|---|---|---|
| Project Oman | 2 to 4 November 2026 | Muscat, Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre |
| Saudi Build | 2 to 5 November 2026 | Riyadh, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center |
| Build Your House Saudi | 10 to 12 November 2026 | Riyadh, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center |
| Big 5 Global | 23 to 26 November 2026 | Dubai, Dubai World Trade Centre |
| LiveableCitiesX Summit | 24 November 2026 | Dubai, Dubai World Trade Centre |
| HIVE Furniture Show | 26 to 28 November 2026 | Sharjah, Expo Centre Sharjah |
| Lift City Expo Riyadh | 26 to 28 November 2026 | Riyadh, The Arena Riyadh Venue for Exhibitions |
Dates and venues change. Confirm on the organiser’s site before you book.
Events in this article
Sources
- Big 5 Global official site
- GeoWorld, Big 5 Global site
- LiveableCitiesX Summit, Big 5 Global site
- Windows, Doors & Facades Event official site
- Saudi Build official site
- Project Oman official site
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