Arab Franchise Expo 2026
About this event
The Arab Franchise Expo is held on 18-19 November 2026 aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 at Mina Rashid, Dubai, organised by Arab Business Media Group. Now in its fourth edition, it positions itself as the gateway for international and homegrown brands expanding into the Arab world. The programme combines the expo (9:00-18:00 both days) with a conference on 18 November, an awards gala the same evening, and an exhibitor-only franchise investment summit on 19 November. Sectors span food and beverage, retail, education and services, with a dedicated halal franchise focus. Useful for UAE office and retail market development: franchise expansion is the leading indicator of new unit requirements in the Gulf.
Event highlights
- 4th edition, held aboard the QE2 Dubai
- Expo + conference + awards + investment summit
- Dedicated halal franchise track
- Gateway for brands entering the Arab world
Who should attend
International and regional franchisors, master franchisees, investors, retail operators and commercial property advisors.