Arabplast
24–26 March 2027 | Dubai
Discover the international trade fair for plastics, rubber, recycling, petrochemicals and packaging. Make valuable business contacts, experience innovations and tap into new market opportunities in the Middle East.
Arabplast in Dubai – Trade Fair for the Plastics Industry in the GCC and MENA Region
Arabplast in Dubai is part of the K-Alliance’s international trade fair portfolio. It connects manufacturers, suppliers and decision-makers with markets across the Gulf States and the wider MENA region. The Gulf States are important producers and exporters of petrochemicals and offer a broad range of plastic products. The region’s dynamic economic environment is driving demand for plastic products and creating favourable conditions for new business contacts, partnerships and investment opportunities.
Key Topics at Arabplast
Technologies, Materials and Innovations at a Glance
Arabplast presents innovative materials, modern machinery and processing technologies for plastics and rubber processing. Other focus areas include recycling, research and development.
Plastics and Raw Materials
Plastics, raw materials, additives and semi-finished products for a wide range of industrial applications and modern production processes.
Machinery and Equipment
Plastics production systems, moulding and casting machinery, rubber processing machinery, tools and accessories.
Research, Testing Technology and Services
Research and development, modern testing technology, innovative plastics technologies and specialised services.
Recycling and Environmental Protection
Technologies and solutions for plastics recycling, resource efficiency and environmentally conscious production processes.
Plastics Processing and Products
Technologies for plastics processing and coating, as well as innovative components, plastic products and finished goods.
Arabplast in Numbers
International Reach at a Glance
The key figures for Arabplast 2025 highlight the trade fair’s importance to the international plastics industry. Exhibitors, trade visitors and companies from numerous countries used the event as a platform for innovation, knowledge exchange and new business contacts.
770
exhibitors
from 32 countries
27,776
visitors
from 141 countries
11
national pavilions
International joint presentations
Event dates and opening times
| Trade fair: | Arabplast : International Trade Show for Plastics, Recycling, Petrochemicals, Packaging & Rubber Industry |
| Event dates: | 24–26 March 2027 |
| Venue: | Dubai World Trade Centre |
| City: | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Frequency: | Every two years |
| Opening hours: | 24–25 March 2027: 11:00 – 18:00 |
| 26 March 2027: 11:00 – 17:00 | |
| Organiser: | Al Fajer Information & Services |
| Exclusive international partner: | Messe Düsseldorf GmbH |
Become an exhibitor at Arabplast 2027
We are delighted that you are interested in exhibiting at the next Arabplast! Find out more here!
Official German Pavilion
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy’s foreign trade fair programme offers German companies the opportunity to participate in the German Pavilion at Arabplast on favourable terms.
Registration for the German Pavilion is available exclusively online.
Registration deadline: 4 November 2026
International exhibitors
International exhibitors can register for Arabplast using the documents below.
Registration deadline: 7 December 2026
Important downloads for Arabplast
Frequently Asked Questions about Arabplast
Answers to Key Questions
Are you planning to visit Arabplast or exhibit at the trade fair? Find answers to key questions about dates, industry focus areas, registration and the venue.
Arabplast 2027 will take place from 24 to 26 March 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The international trade fair is held every two years.
Arabplast focuses on the plastics and rubber sectors, as well as petrochemicals, recycling and packaging. Key topics include raw materials, machinery, processing technologies and finished plastic products.
Interested companies can register using the official Arabplast registration documents.
Trade visitors must register before attending Arabplast.
Yes. An official German Pavilion is planned for German companies. Registration is available online via the German Pavilion registration portal.