When and where is GITEX Global 2026?

GITEX GLOBAL 2026 runs from 7 to 11 December 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, with the GITEX Scale Summit opening the week at Dubai World Trade Centre. It is organised by KAOUN International; the venue move from the old DWTC halls is the main change for returning exhibitors, affecting stand design, rigging, power and build-up logistics. The venue move from the old DWTC halls is the most important change for returning exhibitors, as it affects stand design, rigging options, power and build-up logistics. SOL Dubai builds at the Dubai Exhibition Centre and can advise on the practical differences as soon as your space is allocated.

How much does a GITEX exhibition stand cost in Dubai?

Custom GITEX stand design and build with SOL Dubai starts from AED 1,650 per square metre, but tech stands are particularly shaped by their AV, LED, rigging and structural content — the elements that create presence on the GITEX floor. A compact startup stand sits near the entry rate, while a large double-decker pavilion with LED walls, multiple demo pods, hanging structures and meeting rooms costs considerably more. We provide a fixed, fully itemised quotation once we understand your demos, screen content and objectives. Because we manage structure, AV and rigging in-house as one package, you avoid the mark-ups and coordination risk of stitching together separate suppliers.

Can you build large LED, AV and double-decker stands for GITEX?

Yes — this is core to our GITEX work. We engineer aluminium and steel structures for height, hanging banners and double-decker builds, integrate large-format LED walls and screens with proper heat and cable management, and build robust demo pods with dedicated power. Every structural and rigging element is engineered and documented for Dubai Exhibition Centre approval rather than improvised on site. We pre-assemble and test the full AV and LED setup in our workshop before it ships, so your live demos and content are proven to work before the stand reaches the show floor. A technical standby team then stays with you through all show days.

Do you build smaller stands for startups at Expand North Star?

Absolutely. Not every exhibitor needs a giant pavilion, and startups in the Expand North Star programme often work to tighter budgets while still needing to stand out among thousands of companies. We design high-impact compact stands that punch above their size — strong vertical branding, a clean demo station, good lighting and a small meeting or pitch area — so you get genuine presence and a professional platform for investor and partner conversations without a large brand's spend. We are happy to work to a fixed budget and show you exactly what is achievable within it before you commit.

How tall can my GITEX GLOBAL 2026 stand be, and do I need structural approval?

Standard custom builds work to around 4m. Taller builds and double-deckers need structural engineering drawings and venue/Dubai Civil Defence approval before build. We prepare and submit the structural package in-house.

Who handles the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai permits and approvals?

We do, start to finish — the venue’s stand permit and Dubai Civil Defence approval. We prepare the drawings, submit them and manage the approval so you’re cleared to build.

Can I get power and 24-hour supply for my stand?

Mains power is supplied through the venue’s appointed electrical contractor and ordered ahead. We design the lighting and power scheme and order it for you, including 24-hour supply where your stand needs it.

Can I hang a banner or lighting rig above my stand?

Yes, but suspended rigging is subject to venue approval and load limits and must be ordered ahead of tenancy. We design within the limits and file the rigging order on time so it’s approved without a last-minute surcharge.

How much does a GITEX GLOBAL 2026 stand cost?

A full-service GITEX GLOBAL 2026 stand starts from AED 950/sqm for a modular build, AED 1,650/sqm for a bespoke custom stand, and AED 2,400/sqm and up for large or double-decker builds. Every quote is fixed and all-inclusive with a free 3D concept.

When is GITEX GLOBAL 2026 and how early should I book?

GITEX GLOBAL 2026 runs 7–11 December 2026 at Expo City Dubai. Because the best stand positions and production slots go early, we recommend starting 8–14 weeks ahead — earlier for a large or double-decker build.

What’s included in a full-service GITEX GLOBAL 2026 stand?

Everything to get you show-ready on one quote: custom 3D design, in-house fabrication and pre-build approval, full graphics, delivery to Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, install and dismantle, the venue permits and Civil Defence paperwork, electrical and rigging ordered on your behalf, and a dedicated project manager.

Do you build double-decker stands at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai?

Yes — double-deckers are a specialism. A two-storey stand roughly adds 1.5 times your usable space with an upstairs lounge or meeting floor, and needs certified structural calculations, a displayed maximum-occupancy figure and code-compliant staircases (venue and Dubai Civil Defence approval). We engineer, certify and build it in-house.

Do you provide on-site support during GITEX GLOBAL 2026?

Yes. Our team is on call across all show days for anything from a graphic touch-up to an electrical or AV fix, and larger stands get a dedicated on-site project lead.

What happens to the stand after GITEX GLOBAL 2026?

We dismantle and clear the space, and can store reusable elements for your next edition and refresh the graphics — so you’re not paying to rebuild from scratch each year.

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GITEX GLOBAL 2026 at a glance

GITEX GLOBAL is the largest technology and startup event in the world, and from 2026 it began a new chapter at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai — a purpose-built venue undergoing a multi-billion-dollar expansion. The 2026 edition ran from 7 to 11 December, with the GITEX Scale Summit at Dubai World Trade Centre opening the week and the main expo at Expo City. GITEX GLOBAL 2026 runs from 7 to 11 December 2026 at Expo City, organised by KAOUN International.

The show draws more than 200,000 attendees from 180-plus countries, thousands of exhibiting companies and hundreds of government entities, spanning AI, cloud, cybersecurity, quantum, fintech, smart cities, robotics and advanced manufacturing. Exhibitors range from global tech giants and government pavilions to fast-growing startups in the co-located Expand North Star programme.

If you exhibited at GITEX in its old Dubai World Trade Centre years, the venue move is the headline change. SOL Dubai builds at Expo City and can advise on how the new halls affect stand design, rigging, power and build-up logistics.

What a winning GITEX stand actually does

GITEX is a spectacle. Stands are large, ambitious and competing for attention against the most visually aggressive exhibitors of any show in the region. A flat, conservative stand simply disappears. Winning here means height and presence, bold illuminated branding, large-format LED and screen content, and an experience that pulls visitors in — a live demo, an interactive wall, a product reveal.

But spectacle without strategy wastes money. The best GITEX stands pair that visual impact with hard commercial infrastructure: demo pods where engineers can show product, meeting rooms for investor and enterprise conversations, and a clear path that moves a curious visitor from the aisle to a qualified discussion. We design for both the wow and the work.

Our GITEX stand build process

Large, AV-heavy GITEX stands leave no room for improvisation, so every project runs through our structured eight-stage process:

Discovery and brief — we map your demos, screen and LED content, meeting and investor needs, rigging ambitions and budget, and confirm hall, stand number and dimensions at Expo City.
Concept and 3D design — photorealistic visuals showing height, lighting, LED placement, demo pods and visitor flow.
Costing and approval — a fixed, fully itemised quotation covering structure, AV and rigging.
Venue approvals and technical drawings — structural, electrical and rigging drawings prepared for Dubai Exhibition Centre approval, including any hanging-banner or double-decker sign-off.
Fabrication in our Dubai workshop — structure, joinery, demo pods and branding built and dry-assembled in-house.
Pre-build and QA — trial assembly, LED and AV integration and full systems testing before shipping.
On-site installation — supervised multi-day build with rigging and AV crews, handed over fully tested.
Show-day support and dismantling — a technical standby team for the whole show, then clean dismantling and clearance.

Materials and construction

GITEX stands are built for scale and screen. We use engineered aluminium and steel structures to achieve height, hanging banners and double-decker builds safely; large-format LED walls and screen integration with proper heat and cable management; and tension-fabric (SEG) lightboxes and illuminated 3D logos for branding that holds up under the show's intense lighting.

Demo pods and interactive stations are built as robust, serviceable units with concealed cabling and dedicated power. Raised platform flooring hides the substantial cable runs that AV-heavy stands generate, and we finish in durable vinyl or sealed timber. Every structural and rigging element is engineered and documented for venue approval — not improvised on site.

Technology-sector stand requirements

Tech stands are among the most demanding to build. They carry heavy AV and LED loads that need correctly engineered power and heat management; live demos that must run reliably for five days; rigging and hanging structures that require engineering sign-off; and fast network and connectivity provisioning for live product.

We design all of this in from the start: power budgeted per zone, AV integrated and pre-tested before it reaches site, rigging engineered and approved, and demo infrastructure built to be serviced quickly mid-show. For startups in Expand North Star working to tighter budgets, we offer high-impact compact stands that still deliver presence without a giant's spend.

Stand options and pricing

We build the full GITEX range. Compact custom stands give startups and scale-ups real presence on a controlled budget. Custom single-storey stands deliver a bespoke layout with demo pods, LED and meeting space. Double-decker stands give major brands and government pavilions an upstairs hospitality, briefing or investor floor above an open ground-floor experience.

Custom GITEX stand design and build starts from AED 1,650 per square metre, with the final figure driven heavily by AV, LED, rigging and structural complexity — the elements that define a tech stand. Every quotation is fixed and itemised, and full-service delivery gives you one accountable team handling structure, AV and rigging together rather than coordinating separate suppliers yourself.

Why tech brands choose SOL Dubai for GITEX

We are a Dubai exhibition stand builder with our own studio and UAE workshop, building at GITEX through its DWTC years and now at its new Expo City home. AV-heavy, rigging-intensive tech stands are exactly the kind of work our in-house team is set up for, and we manage the structure, screens and engineering approvals as one coordinated package.

Clients get in-house build quality, a single accountable team and a price that holds from quote to invoice — which matters even more on a complex, expensive GITEX build. For brands navigating the venue move, our presence at Expo City takes the guesswork out of design, approvals and logistics.