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The Largest Gathering of Hospitality & Foodservice Professionals
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In an era driven by innovation, fierce competition, and ever-evolving consumer demands, the hospitality and foodservice equipment industry in the MENA region stands unrivalled. And there’s no finer arena than GulfHost 2026 to discover ground breaking solutions and strike transformational deals. As the largest and most influential exhibition of its kind in the region, GulfHost 2026 will showcase a diverse array of cutting-edge foodservice equipment and solutions reshaping the hospitality landscape.
From 3-5 November 2026, GulfHost will unite key industry players, including internationally renowned exhibitors, global foodservice consultants, QSR and hospitality leaders, top retailers, and culinary experts.
Join a Thriving Community
Explore Top International Exhibitors
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Choose the
Sectors of your Success
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Front Of House
Whatever your vision, find the tools you need to create memorable moments and lasting impressions for your guests. Choose excellence in every sector of your success with our front of house essentials:
- Equipment for restaurants & bars
- Buffetware
- Displays & cabinets
- Serving Essentials
- Uniforms & Accessories
- Menu Systems
- Furniture & Fitout
- Lighting & Ambience
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See previous top international buyers attending
Discover Global Retail, Hospitality & Catering Brands
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THEMES REDEFINING THE HOSPITALITY AND FOODSERVICE LANDSCAPE
From Tech to Tastebuds
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Sustainable Solutions
Featuring all latest sustainable solutions available ranging from how to reduce carbon footprint, tips for eco-friendly restaurant design, energy efficiency in the kitchen to eco-friendly equipment and many more...
View solutions from Antunes, Helios, Hobart, Mach, Manitowoc, Mechline, Wrapmaster and many more
For starters - GulfHost provides you with:
KEY INDUSTRY LEADERS' INSIGHTS
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Meet Shahzad Bhatti, CEO of TheCoKitchen, a dark kitchen (cloud share kitchen), enabling new entrepreneurs to invent their new recipes at a lower cost and with the highest quality equipment.
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Read about the journey of turning an F&B concept into bricks and mortar reality, his approach to leadership and a snapshot of the hottest industry trends.
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Read more on the importance of world-class yet home-grown concepts, digitising processes to operate more sustainably and staying true to traditional cooking methods.
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Read more on what it means to be a food & beverage innovator and what it takes to bring a restaurant concept to life.
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Read more on the invaluable experience of Antoine Pravin and his views on what it means to be a food & drinks (or formerly beverage) director in the bubbling MENA's region.
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Meet Moritz Neumann, Culinary Director at JW Marriott Marquis, showing us what is happening behind the scene of a restaurant, from an operation to a sustainable approach.
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Learn more about what the behind-the-scenes of a fine-dining 2 michelin star restaurant, the level of dedication, passion and hard work it takes to work for such a prestigious institution.
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Learn more about the behind-the-scenes of a catering operations for the large-scale events of Dubai World Trade Centre and what it takes to deliver F&B of the highest quality for every single show.
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NOW SERVING
INDUSTRY NEWS AND INSIGHTS
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What Professionals Say About Us
TESTIMONIALS
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"What I get from Gulfhost this year is inspiration.
Meeting all the chefs, taking part and learning from the masterclasses, it is all a source of great inspiration."
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"I think it’s cool, like every year, I’m always happy to participate, just to meet the community. It’s a great initiative, it’s great to have all those great chefs together and hear the new insights."
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"It’s my pleasure to be at Gulfhost and to showcase what we do in Folly. Events like these are very important for the chefs and restaurateurs. It will be great to meet so many people and get to know what everyone is doing."
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"Top table Is a very special occasion to showcase what we are doing and talk about how we find the changes in the industry. I think it is growing, and it is growing in a very good way."
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"Great to be here, to be surrounded by professionals of the industry, it’s an amazing activation."
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"GulfHost is always interesting. During this edition, I see lots of opportunities to look for new ideas and connections. It’s a very resilient industry and we will always be here, I’m quite positive about the outcome for the years to come."
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"Gulfhost 2024 is an indispensible event in realizing our growth strategy for the Middle Eastern market. It provides an unparalleled global platform to expand our connections thus building up on our our presence in the market."
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"GulfHost will allow Wrapmaster and Cofresco Foodservice the opportunity to, significantly, build on our existing presence in UAE and to introduce a new and innovative food wrap system to Middle Eastern and North African markets."
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"Participating in GulfHost Dubai 2024 provides us with a strategic platform to significantly expand our market reach, enhance our brand visibility, and forge invaluable industry connections. This event is pivotal in solidifying our position as a leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen equipment and propelling our business forward."
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"By participating in GulfHost, we can sell our hospitality and catering equipment, products, and services to the affluent and dynamic markets of the Middle East, Africa, and Asia over the course of three days of serious business. This exposure and opportunity for networking will allow us to expand our market reach and establish valuable business connections."
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"GulfHost 2024 will significantly boost Marmon Foodservice Technologies by enhancing brand visibility and market presence both in the Middle East and the rest of EMEA region. By engaging with a diverse and influential audience, GulfHost 2024 will drive sales growth, increase market penetration, and position MFT at the forefront of industry advancements, ensuring long-term success and growth."
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"Participating at GulfHost is very important to us as it provides an opportunity to present MKN in this very important region. Our primary objectives are networking with existing partners and customers as well as potential new customers in order to maintain and build future business relationships. We hope to gain a comprehensive overview of the market and realize new projects."