Big 5 Global Nov 24–27, 2025

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The premier global construction event, Big 5 Global, will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 24–27, 2025. As one of the largest and most influential construction trade shows in the Middle East and Africa, Big 5 Global has been running for 45 consecutive years, attracting 85,000 professionals from 165 countries worldwide annually. This edition will span all sectors from architectural design and construction to sustainability, providing exhibitors and visitors with a vital platform to showcase innovative technologies, exchange industry expertise, and expand business collaborations. Gaoli will make its debut at this exhibition, introducing new solutions for the Middle East's construction industry and industrial lifting equipment sector.

Venue: Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC)

First Edition: 1980

Frequency: Annual

Gaoli Booth: SS1 I139 (See attached diagram)

Exhibition Scope:

• Building Materials & Tools: Construction Tools & Hardware, Wood, Plastics & Composites, Machinery & Equipment, Aluminum, Metals & Steel, Sun Protection Systems, Roofing, Roof Coverings, Cladding & Glass, Specialty Building Materials
• HVAC & Refrigeration: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Components, Refrigeration Systems & Equipment, Air Filtration Equipment, Valves, Heat Exchangers, Heating Equipment, Installation Tools, Testing Technology, Temperature Control Software, Insulation Products.
• Building Services & Innovation: Facility Management, Commercial Cleaning & Sanitation, Elevators & Escalators, Security & Related Equipment, Building Automation, Software & IT, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Smart Robotics, 3D Printing
• Building Interiors: Bathroom & Hardware Fixtures, Whole-House Decoration, Decorative Elements, Lighting, Sealants, Adhesives, Coatings, Flooring, Ceilings & Curtain Walls, Doors, Windows & Accessories.
• Security Services & Pumps: Piping & Drainage Systems, Electrical Systems, Security & Fire Protection, Pumps, Valves, Fittings, Protective Clothing (including but not limited to the above products).

Past Editions:

The BIG 5 Dubai (BIG 5), established in 1980, stands as one of the largest and most influential construction and building materials exhibitions in the Middle East. It spans multiple sectors including building materials, hardware tools, ceramic sanitaryware, HVAC, and construction machinery. After nearly 40 years of development, BIG 5 has become a bellwether for the Middle East construction industry. On November 26, 2024, the exhibition grandly opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre and ran for four days. This edition not only covered traditional sectors like building materials, hardware tools, ceramic sanitaryware, HVAC, and construction machinery but also expanded into urban design and landscaping.

The 2024 Dubai Construction Expo occupied an exhibition area of 110,000 square meters, attracting over 2,200 exhibitors from more than 60 countries worldwide and exceeding 75,000 visitors.

Multiple professional forums and seminars were held, exploring development trends and challenges within the Middle East construction industry.