Gulf Bar Show 2026 pushed to November
The Gulf Bar Show, which calls itself the Middle East and North Africa’s first trade event dedicated to the bar and beverage industry, has been rescheduled for winter due to the war in Iran.
The organisers of the Gulf Bar Show have announced that the 2026 edition of the event will be postponed and rescheduled to take place from 30 November to 1 December in Dubai.
In a statement, organisers said the decision followed “careful consideration of the evolving geopolitical situation in the region” and its wider impact on the hospitality industry.
It is the second time the 2026 event has been pushed back. Initially planned for 30 to 31 March, the show was moved to May due to conflict in West Asia.
The second edition of the event will retain its expanded format, including international partnerships and city-wide activations, with further details expected to be announced closer to the rescheduled dates, according to the statement.
The event is still set to be held at the Madinat Jumeirah Conference and Events Centre.
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Looking to the future
Co-founder Hugo Goncalves said the decision to delay the event had not been taken lightly.
“The Gulf Bar Show was created to champion and connect the bar community, and that remains at the heart of everything we do,” he said. “While we are naturally disappointed to postpone, we felt it was important to take a considered approach given the current regional landscape.
“We remain fully committed to the show and the community behind it and look forward to returning with a strong second edition later this year.”
Fellow co-founder Sebouh Tato said the new dates would allow organisers additional time to build on their plans.
“We’re pleased to now have new dates confirmed and to be able to move forward with clarity,” he said. “This gives us the time to build on everything we’ve been working towards and come back even stronger.
“The Gulf Bar Show has always been about supporting and celebrating the industry, and we’re looking forward to welcoming the community together for an even bigger and better second edition.”
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