Entertainment & Leisure MENA
Date: January 18th to 20th, 2027
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type: B2B Entertainment and Leisure Exhibition
Status: Upcoming
Organiser: GL Exhibitions
Website: TBC
Overview
Entertainment & Leisure MENA is a business event connecting companies working across entertainment, leisure, gaming and interactive technology. It brings together operators, developers, intellectual property owners, technology providers and investors building new entertainment destinations across the Middle East, India and Africa.
Organised by GL Exhibitions, the event builds on more than 32 years of industry experience through DEAL Dubai, formerly known as the Dubai Entertainment Amusement & Leisure Show. The exhibition has served as a meeting point for companies supplying rides, family entertainment centres, waterparks and leisure technology, connecting them with operators and decision-makers from across the region.
The 2027 edition will introduce a dedicated gaming and esports track, supported by the DMCC Gaming Centre. The partnership will bring industry speakers and connections from the centre's gaming network into the programme. DMCC Gaming Centre members will also receive a 20% discount on exhibition stands in the Gaming Pavilion.
The event aims to help businesses discover new partners, explore technology and investment opportunities, and build the next generation of entertainment destinations.
What to expect
- Entertainment and leisure industry exhibitions
- Gaming and esports sessions
- Technology and interactive entertainment showcases
- Business networking and partnership opportunities
- Connections with operators, developers and investors
- Exhibitor stands in the Gaming Pavilion
Who it's for
- Game developers and publishers
- Esports companies
- Entertainment operators
- Family entertainment centre operators
- Waterpark and amusement park businesses
- Intellectual property owners
- Technology providers
- Investors and developers of entertainment destinations
You can follow updates through the Entertainment & Leisure MENA official website.