📣Breakbulk Middle East 2026
Breakbulk Middle East serves as the leading event in the region for professionals involved in project cargo, breakbulk, and logistics. It unites industry leaders, experts, and various businesses engaged throughout the supply chain, fostering networking and collaboration within the sector.
📌 Event Overview
📍 Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, 5, 6, 7, 8 & Pavilion (accessed via the Exhibiton Plaza entrance and Convention Gate)
📅 Date: 4 – 5 February 2026
🕒 Visitor opening times: 4 February, 10:00 – 18:00; 5 February, 10:00 – 17:00
How to reach Breakbulk Middle East Expo 2026 at Dubai, UAE?
Breakbulk Dubai International Airport (DBX) is about a 10-minute ride by taxi or 40 minutes by train.
✈ By Air
Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central offer numerous advantages, including convenience, speed, and modern facilities. They accommodate over 7,000 weekly flights operated by 125 airlines to 260 destinations across all continents except Antarctica, providing extensive travel options to Dubai.
By Taxi
Getting to the airport: To take a taxi in Dubai, you can either order one ahead by calling +971 (0) 4 208 0808 or hail one on the street. Dubai Taxi cabs are identifiable by their cream color, with a pink trim indicating female drivers.
Going from the airport: Official taxi ranks are available at each terminal, with taxis operating 24/7. A flag charge of AED25 applies from the airport, followed by a fare of AED1.96 per kilometer. For assistance, travelers can inquire with the airport’s May I Help You team.
Dubai Metro:
Trains operate approximately every 10 minutes from Terminals 1 and 3, starting at 5:50 am (5:30 am on Thursday) and ending at midnight (1 am on Thursday/Friday). Note that there is no service on Friday mornings, resuming at 1 pm. The network has only two lines, making it user-friendly for newcomers, with most stations connected to buses and taxi ranks for further travel. Major hotels and tourist spots are typically near a station.
You can purchase tickets at airport stations, with costs varying based on the number of zones traveled. Consider using the Nol card for added convenience and discounts on fares. The front carriage offers a ‘gold class’ experience for a small fee, featuring views from the driverless front window, and there is a designated carriage for women and children. Each passenger allowed two pieces of luggage. For further details, visit the RTA website.
🚕By Car
Dubai features an extensive network of roads and highways that connect it to neighboring emirates, facilitating exploration of the country. Highways and main roads are designated by an Emirate Route Number. In the UAE, vehicles drive on the right side, with speed limits typically ranging from 60-80km/h (37-50mph) in urban areas and 100-120km/h (60-75mph) on highways.
🎯 Who should attend Breakbulk Middle East 2026?
- The event attracts a diverse audience, including Shippers, Freight forwarders, EPCs, Ports, Carriers, and Equipment providers.
Accommodation Dubai World Trade Centre
Breakbulk Middle East offers a selection of hotels located near the Dubai World Trade Centre for visitors and exhibitors attending Breakbulk Middle East 2026. These accommodations and their respective rates can only be booked through our official hotel booking service, HotelMap. To ensure availability, good rates, and excellent service, it is recommended to book through Hotel Maps, whether you are selecting multiple rooms for staff or a single room for personal use.
Contact Hotel Map:
- 24hr live chat is available directly at www.hotelmap.com
- Email: assistance@hotelmap.com
Important Notes:
- Reservations must be made through the HotelMap website.
- Payment is made directly to the hotel.
- Rooms are booked on a definite basis.
- Cancellation, amendments, or no-shows are subject to the hotel’s cancellation terms.
How Visitors | Global Shippers| Student & Faculty | Press & Media buy Ticket for Breakbulk Middle East Expo 2026, Dubai?
** Exhibitors must not register via this link, a unique link will sent to you.
- Visit https://middleeast.breakbulk.com/page/get-ticket
- Select the category (Visitors / Global Shippers / Student & Faculty / Press & Media)
- Fill in the form with required details
- Submit.
Notes:
All sales are final, tickets purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please email Breakbulk Support for any queries with registration.
Refunds will only issued in the event government travel restrictions between a registrant’s location and the venue are in force.
Breakbulk Middle East is for trade and business professionals related to the industry only. The general public and persons under the age of 18 will not permitted entry. Badges are non-transferable onsite, and visitors found to be facilitating this will be not eligible for entry into Breakbulk Americas or future Breakbulk events.
Exhibiting or Sponsorship Enquiry
- Go to https://middleeast.breakbulk.com/page/book-a-stand
- Enter your Name, Email addres
- Enter Company Name, Phone Number, Job title, function
- Select the “Sector”
- After the completion of the form, please click ‘Submit’.
👉2026 Exhibitors List
Customer Support
For any queries about the Event, contact breakbulksupport@breakbulk.com
For Media queries, please contact leslie.meredith@breakbulk.com
FAQ
1. Is there any fee to enter Breakbulk Middle East?
- No, it’s free to attend but all participants must registered.
- Your free ticket includes the exhibition and Main Stage conference.
- Some activities require an extra fee, including the golf tournament, Women in Breakbulk networking luncheon and the workshops.
2. Are Students able to attend the Event?
University students who are 18 years of age and older have the opportunity to register and participate in Breakbulk Middle East’s Education Day.
3. Can attendees access the panel sessions for free?
Panels on the Main Stage, along with other content in this area, are accessible to all attendees free of charge . Education Day content and the AI Seminar are both offered at no cost. The workshops and Women in Breakbulk are optional paid activities that can be included in your ticket during the registration process.
