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GITEX GLOBAL is a large-scale technology exhibition and summit held in Dubai, positioned as one of the major meeting points for the global technology industry. Its audience includes government delegations, technology executives, founders, startups, investors and exhibitors, and the 2026 edition puts artificial intelligence at the centre, alongside robotics, data centres, quantum computing, mobility, energy and health technology. The event runs from 7 to 11 December 2026 at Expo City Dubai. It opens with the one-day GITEX Summit on 7 December, focused on dialogue around AI sovereignty and scalability, followed by a four-day expo from 8 to 11 December. Around the main show sit a series of dedicated sector exhibitions, including GITEX Robotix, SUPER COMPUTEX for data centres, MOBX for mobility, New Energyx, the GITEX Quantum Expo and GITEX Agentix for agentic AI. Visitors can survey a wide range of emerging technologies in one place, follow policy and industry discussions on AI infrastructure, and meet partners and investors from many regions. For governments and companies across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, GITEX GLOBAL remains a central venue for shaping technology partnerships and tracking where the industry is heading.
GITEX GLOBAL 2026 takes place December 7–11, 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
GITEX GLOBAL 2026 is an in-person event.
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GITEX moves to Expo City Dubai for its December edition, on the site of the 2020 world expo out towards Jebel Ali rather than the older Trade Centre grounds. December is the best month to be in the emirate: daytime highs around 25-27C, cool evenings, and no humidity to speak of. Attendees get a purpose-built, heavily shaded campus and a metro line running straight to the gate.
Two airports serve the city. Dubai International (DXB) is the main hub, roughly 45 kilometres and 40-50 minutes from Expo City by road. Al Maktoum International (DWC) is far closer, about 10 kilometres out. The Metro Red Line runs a dedicated branch to the Expo City station at the venue entrance, taking around an hour from the DXB terminals with one interchange at Jebel Ali.
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Coverage across Expo City and the metro corridor is excellent, but roaming charges in the UAE catch a lot of visitors out. Buying an eSIM before arrival is the cheapest way to stay reachable across a five-day exhibition. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
Museum of the Future. The stainless-steel torus on Sheikh Zayed Road is the one architectural stop that fits a technology conference. Floors are themed around space resources, bioengineering and futures thinking. Entry is timed and sells out days ahead in December. Roughly two hours, and about 35 minutes from Expo City by metro. Tickets on Tiqets →
Al Fahidi Historical District and the abra crossing. Wind-tower houses, narrow sikkas and the old Bastakiya quarter sit on the Bur Dubai side of the creek. Cross to Deira by abra, the traditional wooden ferry, for a few dirhams. Go late afternoon when the heat drops and the souks reopen. Allow half a day including the crossing.
Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. At the Top observation decks on levels 124 and 148 are a 40-minute metro ride from Expo City. Sunset slots command a premium and book out first. The fountain show at the base runs every half hour in the evening and costs nothing. Two to three hours in total. Tickets on Go City →
Desert dune country. Half-day trips into the Al Marmoom or Lahbab dunes leave from central pickup points, typically forty minutes from the city. December conditions are ideal, with cool afternoons and clear skies for stargazing. Operators vary widely in quality, so check what is actually included before booking.
Which Dubai airport is closer to Expo City?
Al Maktoum International (DWC) is about 10 kilometres away, far closer than Dubai International (DXB) at roughly 45 kilometres. Most long-haul flights still land at DXB, which connects to the venue by Metro Red Line in about an hour.
What is the weather in Dubai in December?
This is peak season: daytime highs around 25-27C, evenings dropping to the high teens, and very low humidity. A light jacket is useful after dark and in heavily air-conditioned halls.
Do I need a car to get around Dubai?
Not for the conference. The Metro Red Line serves Expo City directly and reaches Downtown, the Marina and the creek area. Taxis and ride-hailing fill the gaps cheaply, and driving in December traffic is rarely faster.
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