International Food and Beverage Exhibition
GULFOOD, the international exhibition of food and beverage products, stands as one of the largest and most significant events in this sector. Traditionally hosted in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, this exhibition attracts an annual attendance of 100,000+ visitors and features 5,500 exhibitors. The event welcomes participation from nearly all types of product manufacturers, with the exception of alcoholic beverage companies.
In 2026, Gulfood enters a bold new era. For the first time in its history, the world's largest F&B sourcing event will span two iconic venues, Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Expo City. A total exhibition space of 270 square meters has been allocated for Georgia at GULFOOD. Of this allocation, 174 square meters will be situated within the country pavilion (EXPO City), while the remaining 96 square meters will be designated for the beverage pavilion in DWTC. In collaboration with Lepl Enterprise Georgia, 30 companies will participate in the exhibition, adhering to a selection process based on criteria developed and approved by the Agency, along with a co-financing mechanism.
The number of available participants in the country pavilion (EXPO City) is limited to 20 companies, while the beverage pavilion (DWTC) can accommodate up to 10 companies.
When completing the application, it is essential for the applicant to specify their main export product in the sub-category field.
Estimated participation costs are as follows:
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IV Category company: $1,350
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III Category company: $2,700
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II Category company: $4,050
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I Category company: $5,400
Please note these values carefully.
