Sponsored: Global Food Week returns to Abu Dhabi from 6–8 October 2026 with its largest edition yet and new experiences for food lovers to explore
Taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the event will bring together food and agriculture businesses from around the world, while giving visitors the chance to discover new products, meet local producers and explore food and agricultural innovations.
For the first time, Global Food Week will include a dedicated Business-to-Consumer platform called Shop at the Show, where you can interact with exhibitors and buy products directly.
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Discover local and international products
Visitors can explore products from local and international brands, with international pavilions showcasing products and innovations from around the world. The Farmers Market will also return, offering fresh produce from local farmers alongside products such as dates and honey.
Don’t forget to explore the programme featuring a series of masterclasses and workshops to learn from specialists through hands-on sessions and demonstrations.
Explore The Beverage Zone
The Beverage Zone will give visitors the chance to explore the world of specialty coffee and matcha, sample different drinks and learn more from experts.
Taste honey from around the world
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Honey takes a bigger role at this year’s event with the inaugural Abu Dhabi Honey Symposium, organised by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) in collaboration with Apimondia.
Alongside the symposium’s talks, workshops and demonstrations, visitors can explore more than 40 beekeeping booths and UAE-produced honey. A global Honey Tasting Platform will also offer samples from around the world, with opportunities to learn about different flavours, origins and varieties.
The symposium will bring together beekeepers, honey producers, researchers and industry experts to explore beekeeping and honey production, with workshops covering topics including honey sensory evaluation, apitherapy and bee venom therapy.
Global Food Week follows its 2025 edition, which attracted more than 40,000 visitors and featured more than 2,000 exhibitors and brands from 75 countries.
Note: Some zones at Global Food Week are restricted to 16+ visitors only.
Global Food Week 2026 takes place from 6–8 October at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Visit website.