Time
2026-11-16 - 2026-11-18
Venue
Dubai World Trade Centre
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Organized by IIR Exhibitions UK and held annually, International Apparel & Textile Fair (IATF) 2026 is the top-tier full-chain B2B textile & apparel exhibition across the Middle East and North Africa, with a full 5.0 comprehensive rating, industry heat of 128461 and 129 registered interested buyers. Covering 30,000 square meters of exhibition space, this edition gathers 720 global exhibitors and expects 37,000 professional buyers from GCC countries, North Africa, South Asia, Europe and America. As the core transshipment hub connecting Europe, Asia and Africa, Dubai supplies over 90% of the region’s textile & apparel import demand, with steady high market demand for Muslim abayas, light-blocking home textiles and functional fabrics. The fair is divided into six themed zones: fashion garments, fabrics & yarns, home textiles, leather & footwear, wedding dresses and garment accessories & machinery. Concurrent fashion shows, industry trend forums and special seminars on GCC GSO & Saudi SABER customs compliance standards are held to solve regional import certification issues in one stop. The exhibition opens full Middle East distribution channels for Chinese suppliers of fabrics, ready-made clothes, home textiles, leather goods and sewing machinery, directly connecting local wholesalers from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and major Dubai re-export groups, serving as the key business platform to tap Arab markets and secure bulk container orders. The organizer reserves the right to adjust exhibition dates and venue without separate prior notice. Value-added services include professional business visa agency, international cargo customs clearance and direct booth delivery.
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Organized by IIR Exhibitions UK and held annually, International Apparel & Textile Fair (IATF) 2026 is the top-tier full-chain B2B textile & apparel exhibition across the Middle East and North Africa, with a full 5.0 comprehensive rating, industry heat of 128461 and 129 registered interested buyers. Covering 30,000 square meters of exhibition space, this edition gathers 720 global exhibitors and expects 37,000 professional buyers from GCC countries, North Africa, South Asia, Europe and America. As the core transshipment hub connecting Europe, Asia and Africa, Dubai supplies over 90% of the region’s textile & apparel import demand, with steady high market demand for Muslim abayas, light-blocking home textiles and functional fabrics. The fair is divided into six themed zones: fashion garments, fabrics & yarns, home textiles, leather & footwear, wedding dresses and garment accessories & machinery. Concurrent fashion shows, industry trend forums and special seminars on GCC GSO & Saudi SABER customs compliance standards are held to solve regional import certification issues in one stop. The exhibition opens full Middle East distribution channels for Chinese suppliers of fabrics, ready-made clothes, home textiles, leather goods and sewing machinery, directly connecting local wholesalers from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and major Dubai re-export groups, serving as the key business platform to tap Arab markets and secure bulk container orders. The organizer reserves the right to adjust exhibition dates and venue without separate prior notice. Value-added services include professional business visa agency, international cargo customs clearance and direct booth delivery.
【Air Travel: Dubai International Airport DXB】 The distance from DXB Airport to Dubai World Trade Centre is around 12 km, an 18-minute drive with smooth traffic; visitors can take Red Line Metro, official metered taxis or local ride-hailing Careem/Uber directly to the venue, with metro as the most cost-effective option. 【Intra-city Metro】 Dubai Metro Red Line stops at Trade Centre 2 Station, only a 3-minute walk to the main venue entrance. Extra metro trains are scheduled during the exhibition to reduce waiting time in morning & evening. 【Self-driving】 Navigate to "Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Zayed Road". Large underground paid parking lot is available with abundant spaces during the show, accessible from all entry points along Sheikh Zayed Road. 【Travel Tips】 Daytime temperatures in Dubai are high; visiting in morning or late afternoon is recommended. Metro operates until 23:00 for convenient return trips. Sheikh Zayed main road suffers heavy rush hour congestion, depart 20 minutes early to avoid delays.
【High-end 5-star Business Hotels (Top Choice for Gulf Buyer Reception)】
Renaissance Dubai World Trade Centre Hotel: 5-minute walk from venue, zero-distance exhibition supporting facilities, full premium business amenities, ideal for large GCC buyer delegations.
Crowne Plaza Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road: 5-star sea view hotel on main highway, 8 minutes’ drive from venue with complete multi-cuisine restaurants.
【Mid-range Cost-effective Chain Hotels (Recommended for Exhibitor Teams)】
ibis World Trade Centre: Standard international chain, 10-minute walk to venue with buffet breakfast, discounts for group bulk bookings.
Novotel Dubai World Trade: 4-star business facilities, spacious rooms, budget-friendly single occupancy.
【Budget Business Hotels & Serviced Apartments】
Affordable business hotels and serviced apartments in Trade Centre & Satwa districts, direct metro access to venue, suitable for long-term stationed buyers with limited budget.
【Accommodation Tips】
November is peak textile & apparel exhibition season in Dubai, hotel prices rise by 50%-80%. Book online 1–2 months in advance; prioritize hotels near Sheikh Zayed Road and DWTC to cut commute time drastically. Original passport is mandatory for real-name check-in across all UAE accommodation; modest dress code applies in local hotels.
【Ticket Types】
Free Pre-registration Pass for Industry Professionals: Practitioners of textile, apparel, home textile, leather and wedding dress industries complete real-name pre-registration on qufair exhibition page, enter the full show free of charge via electronic QR code with zero ticket cost.
3-day On-site General Pass: For trade buyers without advance online registration, tickets sold at venue counters valid Nov 16–18; single-day tickets unavailable, equivalent to around 300 RMB per pass.
【Opening Hours】
Uniform daily opening: 10:00 – 18:00, applied throughout November 16 to 18.
【Entry Instructions】
Only professional visitors aged 16+ from textile, apparel & leather sectors are permitted entry; minors cannot visit alone and must be accompanied by adult industry practitioners.
All visitors must present original passport or valid UAE local ID for real-name verification before entry.
Food, oversized luggage, flammable, explosive, alcohol and all contraband items are strictly forbidden inside the venue; comply with DWTC safety regulations and local religious etiquette at all times.
The organizer reserves the right to verify visitors’ industry qualifications and refuse entry to personnel irrelevant to textile & apparel sectors.