✓ Trade show: Arab Health Dubai 2027, the world’s largest healthcare, medical device and hospital trade show in the Middle East
✓ Dates: from Tuesday 26 to Friday 29 January 2027
✓ Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
✓ Edition: 52nd edition (Arab Health Dubai has been running since 1975)
✓ Surface area: 92,000 sqm of exhibition space
✓ Exhibitors: 3,500 exhibitors expected from more than 70 countries
✓ Visitors: 60,000 professionals expected
✓ Frequency: annual
✓ Recommended stand builder: TheStandExperts for a turnkey custom exhibition stand
Arab Health Dubai, the world’s largest MENA healthcare trade show 🌍
Arab Health Dubai is the world’s largest healthcare trade show in the Middle East. Created in 1975, Arab Health has become over 50 years the essential marketplace for hospitals, health ministries and distributors across MENA and Africa. Every year in January, it turns the Dubai World Trade Centre into the global hub of regional medtech.
The 2026 edition brought together 3,500 exhibitors from 70+ countries and 60,000 professionals from 180 countries. For 2027, Arab Health is thinking even bigger with a focus on AI in diagnostics, robotic surgery, telemedicine, connected health and the new Saudi hospitals (Vision 2030).
A few key figures that sum up the power of Arab Health Dubai:
- 3,500 exhibitors from 70+ countries
- 60,000 professionals from 180 countries
- 15 halls of the DWTC in use
- 70+ national pavilions
- Medlab Middle East running alongside for the laboratory sector
Past editions of Arab Health Dubai in figures:
| Edition | Year | Exhibitors | Visitors | Exhibiting countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50th edition | 2025 | 3,500 | 60,000 | 70 countries |
| 51st edition | 2026 | 3,500 | 60,000 | 70 countries |
| 52nd edition (upcoming) | 2027 | 3,600+ expected | 62,000+ expected | 72+ countries |
When and where Arab Health Dubai 2027 takes place 📅
The 2027 edition of Arab Health will take place from Tuesday 26 to Friday 29 January 2027 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The show occupies 15 halls, with Medlab Middle East running alongside.
Exact address: Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai (United Arab Emirates).
Opening hours of Arab Health Dubai 2027:
| Day | Date | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 26 January 2027 | 10:00 to 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 27 January 2027 | 10:00 to 18:00 |
| Thursday | 28 January 2027 | 10:00 to 18:00 |
| Friday | 29 January 2027 | 10:00 to 17:00 (closing day) |
Arab Health is strictly reserved for healthcare professionals: doctors, hospital executives, biomedical engineers, distributors, health ministries, laboratories and e-health players.
How to get to Arab Health Dubai 2027 🚇
The Dubai World Trade Centre enjoys a central location in the heart of Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road.
By plane: Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 10 km away, 15-20 min by taxi or metro.
By metro: Red Line, World Trade Centre station (direct exit).
By taxi / Uber / Careem: 30-80 AED from central Dubai.
By RTA bus: many routes serve the DWTC.
By free shuttle: during Arab Health, shuttles run from partner hotels.
By car: Trade Centre Roundabout exit off Sheikh Zayed Road. On-site parking (paid).
The major exhibitors at Arab Health Dubai 🏢
Arab Health brings together the global elite of medical devices with a Middle East focus: imaging giants, electromedical leaders, operating theatre manufacturers and new e-health entrants targeting MENA markets.
Among the major recurring exhibitors at Arab Health Dubai, you will find in particular:
- Siemens Healthineers · imaging, diagnostics
- Philips Healthcare, GE HealthCare, Canon Medical
- Mindray · patient monitoring, ultrasound
- Dräger, B. Braun
- Karl Storz, Olympus · endoscopy
- Roche Diagnostics, Beckman Coulter, Sysmex
- Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Stryker
- Intuitive (Da Vinci) · robotic surgery
- National pavilions: Germany, USA, China, Korea, India, France, UK, Japan
- Saudi Pavilion (Vision 2030 Healthcare)
- UAE Ministry of Health
- Almarai Pharma, JNTL, Hikma · regional pharma
- 3M Health Care, Mölnlycke · consumables
The organisation by medical themes (Imaging, Electromedical, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Lab, IT Health) makes the show easy to navigate.
The main sectors of Arab Health Dubai 2027:
| Sector | Examples of equipment and players |
|---|---|
| Imaging & Diagnostics | MRI, CT scanners, ultrasound, AI radiology |
| Electromedical | Monitoring, ECG, ventilation, defibrillators |
| Surgery & Hospital | Operating theatres, robotics, instruments |
| Orthopaedics | Implants, prostheses, instruments |
| Lab & Medlab | Biochemistry, immunology, microbiology |
| Health IT & Telemedicine | PACS/RIS, telemedicine, clinical AI |
| Disposables | Gloves, dressings, syringes |
| Pharma & Bioequipment | Pharma, production equipment |
Why exhibit at Arab Health Dubai in 2027 💡
Exhibiting at Arab Health means accessing the largest healthcare budget in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are investing more than 100 billion USD over 10 years in healthcare. 60,000 decision makers represent the region’s public and private hospitals.
There are many good reasons to book a stand at Arab Health Dubai 2027:
- Meet 62,000 MENA healthcare decision makers in 4 days
- Access Saudi healthcare budgets under Vision 2030
- Sign hospital contracts with MOH UAE and Saudi MOH
- Identify your distributors in the region, country by country
- Launch your innovations in medical AI, robotics and telemedicine
- Network with health ministers and hospital directors
- Reach African markets through the Dubai hub
Arab Health ROI is measured in hospital contracts (6-24 month cycles, worth $100,000 to $5 million). Facing Siemens Healthineers, Philips and GE HealthCare, which roll out stands of 1,000-2,000 sqm, your presence must demonstrate your clinical expertise.
Entrust your Arab Health Dubai 2027 stand to TheStandExperts
Designing a stand for Arab Health Dubai means taking on a triple challenge: standing out in an ultra-technical environment, creating a visitor journey that demonstrates your clinical evidence and orchestrating international logistics to the Emirates. Our team travels to Dubai and supports you from the first sketch to the final pack-up.
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Our turnkey support:
| Step | What we take care of |
|---|---|
| Design | Creative brief, 3D plans, choice of materials and custom scenography |
| Production | Workshop production in line with the show’s regulations |
| Logistics | Transport, assembly and dismantling at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) |
| On-site follow-up | A dedicated project manager present throughout the show |
| Dismantling | Removal and optional storage for future editions |
We design stands that are not just beautiful, but engineered to generate business:
- Optimised product demonstration areas
- Confidential meeting spaces for your strategic appointments
- Product staging that showcases your innovations
- Signage readable from a distance to attract visitors
Whether you are exhibiting at Arab Health Dubai for the first time or you are a regular at the event, we tailor our proposal to your budget, your booked surface area and your brand positioning.
FAQ · Arab Health Dubai 2027 ❓
When does Arab Health Dubai 2027 take place?
Arab Health 2027 runs from Tuesday 26 to Friday 29 January 2027 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Where is Arab Health 2027 held?
At the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. Metro Red Line, World Trade Centre station.
How many exhibitors at Arab Health 2027?
More than 3,500 exhibitors expected, from 70+ countries, across 92,000 sqm.
How many visitors at Arab Health?
60,000 to 62,000 professionals expected, from 180 countries, including doctors, hospital executives and biomedical engineers.
How often does Arab Health take place?
Arab Health has been held annually, in January, since 1975.
How do you get to Arab Health?
Metro Red Line, World Trade Centre station. From DXB: 15-20 min by taxi or metro.
Who can visit Arab Health?
A strictly trade-only show: doctors, hospital executives, biomedical engineers, distributors, health ministries and laboratories.
How much does a stand cost at Arab Health 2027?
DWTC rates: around 550 to 850 USD/sqm. Plus 1,000 to 3,500 USD/sqm for design and production (medtech stands call for a premium level with a clean environment).
Why use an exhibition stand builder for Arab Health?
An experienced Dubai exhibition stand builder masters the strict DWTC regulations and the logistics to the Emirates (customs, ATA Carnet), and designs a technical, clean stand that meets medical expectations.
Who are the major exhibitors at Arab Health?
Siemens Healthineers, Philips Healthcare, GE HealthCare, Canon Medical, Mindray, Dräger, B. Braun, Karl Storz, Olympus, Medtronic, J&J MedTech, Stryker, Intuitive.
