Dubai’s Airport Show rescheduled to October

Dubai Airport Show 2026 has been rescheduled to 12 to 14 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser RX confirmed. Originally planned for 12 to 14 May, the 25th edition of the international trade exhibition will connect aviation operators across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, highlighting the latest airport technology and operations.

The exhibition will be hosted alongside the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum and Women in Aviation Middle East Conference. This year’s theme, ‘The Future of Airport Innovation Starts Here’, will focus on smarter, safer and greener airport operations. RX is working closely with exhibitors, partners and participants to ensure a smooth transition and provide flexibility for attendance.

May Ismail, Exhibition Manager at Airport Show, said: “Airport Show has long served as a vital platform for bringing the airport community across the MEASA region together in Dubai, enabling suppliers and airport leaders to connect, collaborate and shape the future growth of the sector.” 

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The exhibition is among several major UAE events affected this year, including RX’s other flagship event, Arabian Travel Market 2026. The 33rd edition, also set to take place at Dubai World Trade Centre, has been rescheduled from 4 to 7 May to 17 to 20 August. 

Elsewhere in the region, Formula 1 races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, originally scheduled for April 2026, have been cancelled, creating a five-week gap in the international race calendar. However, the season finale, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit, is still scheduled to run as planned from 4 to 6 December 2026.

Several cruise itineraries along the Arabian Sea have also been cancelled, including those operated by Celestyal, MSC, Aroya and TUI. Additionally, Celestyal has cancelled multiple Mediterranean sailings due to ships being delayed in Gulf ports in Dubai and Doha. 

For more information, visit theairportshow.com