Time
2026-12-07 - 2026-12-09
Venue
Dubai World Trade Centre
Address
Dubai World Trade Centre, Trade Centre 2, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Website
Organized by International Expo Consults L.L.C. and held annually, SGI 2026 is a highly‑influential B2B professional exhibition for signage, digital printing and packaging printing in the Middle East, with comprehensive rating of 4.5, industry heat of 62148 and 28 registered interested buyers. As the trade hub connecting Europe, Asia and Africa, Dubai sees continuous market growth in advertising, signage, digital‑printing and packaging sectors. Retail, real‑estate and tourism projects drive strong import demand for advertising equipment and consumables. Covering exhibition area of 10000 square meters, this edition gathers 400 global exhibitors and expects 13000 professional buyers from GCC countries, North Africa and South Asia, including advertising agencies, sign‑makers, printing & packaging factories and brand procurement managers. Exhibits cover the whole industrial chain: digital printing machines, advertising signage, digital display devices, post‑processing equipment, packaging printing systems, printing inks & consumables and advertising materials. Concurrent advertising‑trend forums and live demonstrations of new digital‑printing technologies are held to interpret import access and customs rules for advertising products in Gulf regions. It serves as an important business‑matching platform for Chinese suppliers of advertising equipment, printing consumables, signage materials and packaging‑printing machinery to develop Middle‑East markets. The organizer reserves the right to adjust exhibition dates and venue locations according to operational needs without separate prior notice. Value‑added services include 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 under smooth traffic. Red‑Line Metro, Uber, Careem and official metered taxis go directly to the venue; metro delivers best cost‑performance. 【Intra‑city Metro】 Dubai Metro Red Line stops at Trade Centre 2 Station, only a 3‑minute walk to main venue entrance. Extra metro trains run during exhibition period. 【Self‑driving】 Navigate to "Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Zayed Road". Large underground paid parking lot is available with sufficient spaces during the show, accessible via all entrances along Sheikh Zayed Road. 【Travel Tips】 Daytime temperature in Dubai is high, visiting in morning or late afternoon is recommended. Metro operates until 23:00 for convenient return trips. Heavy rush‑hour congestion occurs on Sheikh Zayed main road, depart 20 minutes in advance.
【High‑end 5‑star Business Hotels (Top Choice for Gulf Buyer Delegations)】
Renaissance Dubai World Trade Centre Hotel: 5‑minute walk from venue, zero‑distance exhibition supporting facilities, full premium business conference amenities, ideal for large Gulf buyer delegations.
Crowne Plaza Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road: Five‑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 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 with direct metro access to venue, suitable for long‑term stationed buyers with limited budget. 【Accommodation Tips】 December is peak trade‑show season in Dubai, hotel prices rise by 50‑80%. Book online 1‑2 months in advance; prioritize hotels near DWTC and Sheikh Zayed Road to cut commute time drastically. Original passport is mandatory for real‑name check‑in across all UAE accommodation; comply with local religious dress etiquette.
【Ticket Types】
Free Pre‑registration Pass for Industry Professionals: Practitioners of signage, digital‑printing and packaging‑printing industries complete real‑name pre‑registration on qufair exhibition page, enjoy free entry throughout show days via electronic QR code with zero ticket fee.
3‑day On‑site General Pass: For trade buyers without advance online registration, tickets sold at venue counters, approx 140 RMB per pass. Single‑day tickets are not available. 【Opening Hours】Uniform daily opening: 10:00‑18:00, valid for whole exhibition period. 【Entry Instructions】
Only professional visitors aged 16+ from advertising & printing 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 advertising‑printing sectors.