The Big 5 Global
The Big 5 Global
With a 44-year legacy, Big 5 Global is the largest and most influential building and construction event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia and the annual meeting hub for the global construction industry. Three different events will be organized simultaneously with The Big 5 Global. Visit here for the opportunity to meet industry leaders and more information about these events that will shape the future.
Fairground: Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade Centre 2 - Dubai
Big 5 Global Exhibition Tour Packages
Participants - Visitors
Taking place from 24 - 27 November 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Big 5 Global attracts 85,000 global attendees from over 165 countries and 2,300 exhibitors to UAE and has provided an unparalleled platform for the industry to build new business, expand international networks and learn from leading innovators from around the world driving positive business environments and societal change.
Organizer: DMG Events
About to The Big 5 Global Expo
Big 5 Global covers the 360º construction project lifecycle across dedicated sectors and five specialized events enabling industry professionals to source worldwide building solutions for every stage of construction: Heavy, Totally Concrete, HVAC R Expo, Marble & Stone World and Urban Design & Landscape.
The event includes high-level summits, CPD-certified Talks and Big 5 Global Impact Awards to foster collaboration, support best practices and provide effective solutions to today’s industry challenges. Big 5 Global is organized by dmg events and is free to attend for all pre-registered visitors.
The Big 5 Global Tour Packages
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Big 5 Global 2024 statistics,
Big 5 Global 2024 was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 26 to 29, 2024, as one of the largest events in the construction and urban development sector in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region.
- The 45th edition was organized alongside LiveableCitiesX, Future FM, and GeoWorld.
- The event was organized with the support of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.
- A total of 85,000 visitors attended the fair from around the world.
- International participation saw a 75% increase compared to the previous year.
- Industry representatives from more than 165 countries took part in the fair.
- The event featured over 25 country pavilions.
- Countries such as Germany, India, Italy, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, China, and the USA showcased their advancements in innovation and technology.
- More than 40 major construction companies and 8 startups from Greece participated in the fair.
- The French pavilion introduced innovative and environmentally friendly technologies aimed at the rapidly growing Middle Eastern construction sector, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
- Strategic summits held during the event featured over 400 speakers from 28 different countries.
- 85% of the speakers participated in the fair for the first time this year, bringing fresh perspectives to the industry.
- Big 5 Global 2024 served as a significant platform that fostered international collaboration, highlighted innovative solutions, and guided the growth of the global construction sector.
Big 5 Global 2023 statistics,
- The last The Big 5 Show Dubai was established on an exhibition area of 103,000 square meters.
- It had nearly 70 thousand visitors from 132 countries.
- Over 2500 exhibitors from 61 countries introduced their products and projects.
Big 5 Global 2022 statistics,
- Over 2,000 exhibitors from 65 different countries and 65,000 visitors from 152 different countries came together in an area of 60,000 square meters.
- According to the surveys conducted, 94% of those who found the promotion of The Big 5 Global Dubai successful
- The rate of those who met with distributors was 92%.
- The rate of those who successfully introduced their new products and introduced them to buyers was 80%.
- 89% gained important market insights.
- 73% launched a new product in the region.
| Exhibition Name | The Big 5 Global Dubai |
| Date | 24-27 November 2025 |
| Country | UAE |
| City | Dubai |
| Venue | Dubai World Trade Centre |
| Venue Address | Sheikh Zayed Rd – Trade Center 2 – Dubai |
| Exhibition Website | www.big5global.com |
| E-mail of Exhibition | Husseinabdelkhalik@dmgevents.com |
| Organizer | DMG Events |
| E-mail of Organizer | info@dmgevents.com |
| Sectors | Building and Construction |
| Product Groups | Windows, Doors and Sun Protection Systems, Roofing, Cladding and Glazing, Elevators, Escalators and Access Control, Special Construction, Metal, Steel and Aluminum, Kitchen, Bathroom and Sanitary Ware, Ceramics and Tiles, Flooring, Ceiling, Wall Cladding and Other Interior Finishes, Lighting, Coatings, Sealants and Adhesives, Hardware, Construction Tools and Equipment, Safety Equipment and Equipment, Home and Building Energy Efficiency, Smart Home and Building Management Systems, Smart Materials, Water Technology, Pumps, Pipes and Plumbing, Electrical Systems and Products, Security and Fire Protection, Prefabricated Building Components, Pre-engineered Building Services, Bathroom and Kitchen Partitions, Steel and Timber Framing Solutions, Modular Volumetric Systems |
| Exhibition Space | 60,000 sqm |
| Number of Exhibitors at the Last Exhibition | 2,000 + |
| Number of Visitors at the Last Exhibition | 68,000 + |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Ticket Prices | Visitors under 18 years of age will not be allowed. |
| Distance of Venue from the City | 3,5 km |
| Exhibition in Social Media | Facebook X |
| Sectoral Associations and Chambers of Commerce | CIB (International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction), CIOB (The Chartered Institute of Building), FIEC (European Construction Industry Federation), CCA (Canadian Construction Association), BCDT (Building and Construction Trades Department), CICA (Confederation of International Contractors’ Associations), IABSE (International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering), RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects), FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers), CIF (Construction Industry Federation), TMMOB (Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers And Architects) |
| Sectoral Journals | Building Design + Construction, Engineering News-Record (ENR), Construction Today, Constructor Magazine, Metal Architecture, Architectural Record, Construction World |
The exhibitor list of The Big 5 Global Dubai, which will be held between December 04-07, 2023, has not yet been announced. Organized every year in Dubai, the exhibition is one of the largest trade fairs in the Middle East in the field of building and construction technologies. More than 2,500 sector companies and over 67,000 visitors participated in the 2022 exhibition and determined the trends of the future.
Click here for the exhibitor list of the last 2023 event of The Big 5 Global Dubai.
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The Big 5 Global - FAQ
Below you can find frequently asked questions and answers about the fair.
Click here for the exhibitor list of 2025 The Big 5 Global Dubai, the largest and most influential exhibition in the Middle East in the field of building and construction technologies.
The exhibition will be held between November 24-27, 2025.
The show will take place at the Dubai World Trade Center.
Dubai World Trade Center is accessible by metro and taxi, and DixiFuar offers special exhibition transfers for exhibitors and visitors from some hotels.
Ibis Dubai World Trade Center and Novotel World Trade Center are hotels located in the exhibition area, while Sheraton Grand Dubai, Crowne Plaza Dubai, The H Hotel Dubai, Nassima Towers, Ascot Park Place are a short walk away.
You can be informed about the visitor applications of The Big 5 Global Dubai 2025 by clicking here.
Click here to get information about booking a stand at the Big 5 Global Dubai 2025.
