Dubai World Trade Centre achieved a record economic output of AED 25.03 billion in 2025, marking annual growth of 12%, driven by strong momentum across the major events it organized and hosted throughout the year.

The centre’s calendar included 108 major events, ranging from international exhibitions and global conferences to meetings of specialized professional associations. Together, these events attracted more than 2.18 million participants from around the world.

These events contributed AED 14.66 billion in added value to Dubai’s gross domestic product, representing the highest annual economic impact in the history of Dubai World Trade Centre.

The results reflect the centre’s growing role in supporting Dubai’s economy and reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading global destination for exhibitions, conferences, and international events. They also highlight its contribution to stimulating key sectors such as tourism, hospitality, aviation, retail, and services.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, said the results confirm Dubai’s success in building a fully integrated global ecosystem for exhibitions, conferences, and international events.

He added that this ecosystem helps attract investment, talent, and specialized expertise, while supporting the development of cross-border partnerships in line with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.

The record performance of Dubai World Trade Centre in 2025 underlines Dubai’s ability to strengthen its presence in the global events sector, supported by its advanced infrastructure, strategic location, and business-friendly investment environment.