Major event · Industrial
Make it in the Emirates 2027
- Dates
- 3–6 May 2027
- Where
- ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Attendees
- 146,329
- 2026 result, press report
- Exhibitors
- 1,245
- 2026 result, organizer and press
- Tickets
- Not published
- Format
- In person
Organized by ADNEC Group (a Modon company), hosted by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology · Official site · Checked 22 Oct 2026 against the organizer's pages · Sources
What it is
Make it in the Emirates is the UAE's national industrial platform. It combines an exhibition across 12 sectors with a conference, an investor programme and industry hubs. Government and large state-linked groups use it to announce offtake agreements and local production plans. The 2027 edition runs 3-6 May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
Who attends
Manufacturers, suppliers, technology providers, government entities, investors and procurement teams in the UAE industrial ecosystem. The organizer shows 146,000+ visitors for the 2026 edition. The 2026 speaker line-up included UAE ministers and the heads of large UAE groups. The minimum visitor age is 16.
Who exhibits
A sample from the official 2026 exhibitor list. 1,245 exhibitors in total.
- 2POINTZERO GROUP
- 360DISRUPTION
- 44.01
- 7X
- A-Z ALUMINIUM
- ABALLII PERFUME
- ABB TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION LTD
- ABEVIA
- ABSONS IT SOLUTIONS & EQUIPMENTS
- ABU DHABI COATING ENTERPRISES
- ABU DHABI COMMERCIAL BANK (ADCB)
- ABU DHABI DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
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Make it in the Emirates: common questions
When and where is Make it in the Emirates 2027?
Make it in the Emirates 2027 runs 3–6 May 2027 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
How much does Make it in the Emirates cost?
- 2027 visitor ticket price: not published by the organizer
- The 2026 registration page is now closed and showed no fee
Who attends Make it in the Emirates?
Manufacturers, suppliers, technology providers, government entities, investors and procurement teams in the UAE industrial ecosystem. The organizer shows 146,000+ visitors for the 2026 edition. The 2026 speaker line-up included UAE ministers and the heads of large UAE groups. The minimum visitor age is 16.
Is there an exhibitor list for Make it in the Emirates?
Yes. The organizer publishes the exhibitor list. 1,245 exhibitors at the 2026 edition across 12 sectors and 88,000 sqm (official site and Economy Middle East). The organizer has not published a 2027 figure.
Can I get the attendee list for Make it in the Emirates?
Organizers rarely publish one. EarlyHall builds it from public sources: exhibitor and speaker pages and social posts, plus the event app when you give us access. Each person is tagged with their role at the event and the source we found them in, and a listing is never presented as confirmed attendance. Lists start at $349 per event.
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