Big 5 Global

Big 5 Global Uniting the world of construction and urban development
23 - 26 November 2026 | Dubai World Trade Centre
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Big 5 Global is the largest and most influential building and construction show in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. Since 1979, the event has launched hundreds of thousands of products, it has facilitated partnerships, advanced knowledge and industry best practices, while serving as the gateway for international companies to access the markets in the region. Big 5 Global runs alongside nine

specialised events enabling industry professionals to source products for every stage of the construction projects: The Big 5 Heavy, Middle East Concrete, Windows, Doors & Facades Event, Gulf Glass, HVAC R Expo, Middle East Stone, The Big 5 Solar, Urban Design & Landscape Expo and FM Expo. Gathering buyers and manufacturers of construction products from around the world, The Big 5 also offers a broad educational agenda, with high-level conferences and over 240 CPD certified workshops across four days.

Every organization has a story.Big 5 Global Impact Awards bring together the organizations, teams and leaders whose work...
10/06/2026

Every organization has a story.

Big 5 Global Impact Awards bring together the organizations, teams and leaders whose work sets the benchmark for quality across the built environment.

If your contribution deserves a place among the industry's most impactful success stories, now is the time to put it forward.

Submit an entry: https://tinyurl.com/mvwc5ukk
For personalized support with your entry process, book a call with Amir: https://tinyurl.com/bdecvmxh

05/06/2026

A more sustainable future begins with the decisions we make today.

The signals are everywhere, in rising temperatures, changing climates and growing pressure on our environment. Every step forward carries responsibility.

This World Environment Day, Big 5 Global stands with the global call to act, for climate, for nature and for our future.

Explore how the industry is moving forward: https://www.big5global.com/fb-world-environment-day

03/06/2026

Exhibitions are where connections become partnerships, ideas become opportunities and businesses move forward.

Big 5 Global stands proud to be part of this global movement. Here’s to the platform that brings the industry together for what’s next.

02/06/2026

Stanley Black & Decker shares why Big 5 Global remains a consistent part of their industry engagement year after year.

With access to a highly targeted audience and the chance to reconnect with partners and peers, the event helps brands strengthen industry presence and drive meaningful commercial conversations across the construction and urban development sector.

Put your brand in front of decision-makers actively planning and delivering projects in the region.

Find out more about exhibiting: https://www.big5global.com/sm-stanley-testimonial

20/05/2026

Abdel Razzak D., Group CEO of FUJAIRAH BUILDING INDUSTRIES PSC., shares how Urban Design & Landscape at Big 5 Global brings together the right buyers, specifiers and decision-makers from across international markets.

It’s where you connect with professionals actively involved in project planning, design and procurement across the region.

From showcasing innovative solutions to influencing specifications and securing new business, this is where your brand gets in front of the people who matter most.

Learn more about Urban Design & Landscape: https://www.big5global.com/fb-fujairah-building-industries

Abu Dhabi has announced an AED 55bn pipeline of 24 infrastructure projects, covering roads, flood control systems, healt...
18/05/2026

Abu Dhabi has announced an AED 55bn pipeline of 24 infrastructure projects, covering roads, flood control systems, healthcare, sports facilities, schools and university campuses.

For the construction and urban development industry, this highlights continued investment in connectivity, resilient infrastructure and public development projects across the region.

At Big 5 Global, manufacturers and suppliers connect with the public and private sector stakeholders delivering major projects across MEASA.

Read the full article: https://www.dubaieye1038.com/news/business/abu-dhabi-gets-aed55-billion-boost-for-24-infrastructure-projects/

Find out more: https://www.big5global.com/fb-b5g-industry-news-3

Big 5 Global has been shortlisted for Best International Show in the Middle East and Africa at the AEO Excellence Awards...
14/05/2026

Big 5 Global has been shortlisted for Best International Show in the Middle East and Africa at the AEO Excellence Awards 2026.

This recognition belongs to our global built environment community: our team and the thousands of exhibitors, sponsors, partners, speakers, delegates and visitors who come together from around the world every year.

As the single meeting point for professionals to exchange ideas, build connections and move the industry forward together, we’re incredibly proud to see that collective effort recognized.

14/05/2026

Getting new ideas in front of the right people matters.

In this interview, Max Van Dijken, CEO at SOL‑R&D, shares how exhibiting at Startup City created space to present their work and connect directly with architects, builders, real estate professionals and other industry stakeholders, all in one place.

For startups, it’s about visibility, conversation and access to the wider ecosystem deciding what comes next.

Find out more about exhibiting: https://www.big5global.com/sol-r&d-exhibitor-interview

Dubai's Wasl Group has opened Central Park, an 82,700sqm public green space within the Wasl Gate community in Jebel Ali,...
13/05/2026

Dubai's Wasl Group has opened Central Park, an 82,700sqm public green space within the Wasl Gate community in Jebel Ali, one of the largest parks built within a residential development in Dubai.

Open to residents and the wider public, the park integrates recreational, cultural and dining spaces in line with Dubai Social Agenda 33 and the emirate's growing focus on liveability-driven community design.

For the urban design and landscape industry, it reinforces the growing demand for large-scale park programming, public realm expertise and climate-adaptive landscape delivery.

At Urban Design & Landscape, exhibitors connect with the developers and decision-makers driving projects like these across the region.

Read the full article: https://mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2026/april/16-04/wasl-group-launches-central-park-at-wasl-gate
Enquire about exhibiting: https://www.big5global.com/central-park-opening-in-dubai

Behind every shift in how we build, there’s an initiative that made it happen. These are the stories our judges are look...
12/05/2026

Behind every shift in how we build, there’s an initiative that made it happen. These are the stories our judges are looking for.

Do you have a success story to share?

Put it forward: https://tinyurl.com/mvwc5ukk
For guidance on the submission process, download the entry guide: https://tinyurl.com/2z8uem53

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