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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.

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

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

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

04/05/2026

Global recognition starts with global credibility.

Big 5 Global Impact Awards are judged by an independent, international panel of industry leaders, academics and practitioners. Together, they benchmark each entry against global best practice across sustainability, digitalization, leadership and collaboration.
This is what sets Big 5 Global Impact Awards apart: recognition that stands up on a world stage, because it’s measured against the best.

Start your entry: https://tinyurl.com/mvwc5ukk
Download entry guide: https://tinyurl.com/2z8uem53

30/04/2026

We’ve been shortlisted, twice.

Big 5 Global has been shortlisted for Best Exhibition of the Year (over 10,000sqm) and Best Marketing Campaign of the Year at the Middle East Event 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 every year from around the world.

Big 5 Global is more than an event. It is the single meeting point for construction and urban development professionals to share ideas, collaborate and advance the industry together and we’re incredibly proud to see that collective effort recognized.

29/04/2026

Impact is measured where it matters most.

Congratulations to the finalists of Big 5 Egypt Impact Awards 2026. A strong reflection of the work driving the industry forward in Egypt.

Ready to take your impact beyond borders? Start your 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝟱 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 entry today: https://tinyurl.com/mvwc5ukk

28/04/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴.
𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁, 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻.

From reducing carbon on-site to rethinking how projects are delivered, these categories recognize the work that’s moving the industry forward.
If your project is making a real difference, it deserves to be seen.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆: https://lnkd.in/dJg7YBAt
𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dunSYmsf

27/04/2026

The UAE Infrastructure and Housing Council recently reviewed progress on major national programmes, with a focus on housing delivery, city planning and how projects move from planning into construction.

For the built environment sector, this signals where public‑sector attention sits today: homes, urban development and delivery systems that support large‑scale projects.

At Big 5 Global, manufacturers and suppliers connect with the public and private‑sector teams responsible for delivering these priorities across the region.

Read the full article: https://en.aletihad.ae/news/uae/4656485/uae-infrastructure-and-housing-council-reviews-progress-of-4
Find out more: https://www.big5global.com/fb-b5g-industry-news-1

22/04/2026

As stone and surface materials move into specification, the focus shifts to finish quality, performance and supply reliability.

In this interview, Kaushik Swamy, Director at Al Mina Marble & Granite Trading, shares how exhibiting at Marble & Stone World, part of Big 5 Global, put them in front of serious buyers and decision-makers from across the GCC.

This is where materials are assessed, compared and shortlisted for high-value residential, hospitality and commercial projects.

Find out more about exhibiting → https://forms.big5global.com/construction/Default.aspx?id=2577&utm_source=social-media&utm_m...

13/04/2026

Dubai Municipality has announced plans to deliver 310 new parks and upgrade more than 220 existing parks by 2040, creating an interconnected network of inclusive, community‑focused public spaces across the emirate.

As part of this long‑term vision, 35 new public parks are set for delivery in 2026 across 23 communities, supported by an AED 348 million investment under the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
This sustained programme highlights the growing role of landscape design, urban planning and climate‑responsive public‑realm solutions in shaping liveable cities.

At Urban Design & Landscape, co‑located with Big 5 Global, exhibitors engage with the organisations and decision‑makers driving these public‑realm projects.

Read the full article →
https://mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2026/april/05-04/dubai-municipality-35-parks

Enquire about exhibiting → https://www.big5global.com/dm-delivers-35-new-parks

01/04/2026

In this interview, Mayada MohiEldien, CEO at Alliance Silica, shares how exhibiting at Totally Concrete, part of Big 5 Global, opened new business opportunities through the conversations and connections made onsite.

These are the discussions companies are having as projects are specified and decisions are made for Totally Concrete later in the year.

Find out more about exhibiting → https://www.big5global.com/facebook-exhibitor-interview

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