Big 5 Global – The Premier Construction & Urban Development Exhibition
Dates: 24–27 November 2025
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
About the Event
Big 5 Global is the largest and most influential construction and built-environment event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. This flagship exhibition brings together the full cycle of the construction industry—from planning, design and materials through to construction, fit-out, operations and decommissioning. Supported by key governmental bodies and occurring each year in Dubai, it serves as the international hub where manufacturers, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants and suppliers converge to source solutions, form partnerships and learn about the latest trends shaping the built world.
In 2025 the event advances four strategic priorities: resilient growth & supply, tech advancement, sustainable transformation (ESG) and talent empowerment.
It features over 2,800 exhibitors from over 165 countries, more than 60 000 products on display, 400+ top-industry speakers and attends by 85,000+ professionals.
Key Features
Exhibitors & Global Reach: 2,800+ exhibitors representing more than 165 countries.
Attendees & Scale: 85,000+ global attendees expected, covering the full construction value chain.
Product & Solution Showcase: 60,000+ innovative products and solutions showcased, from heavy machinery to digital construction tech.
Education & Thought Leadership: 400+ industry speakers across 120+ CPD-certified sessions, including high-level leadership summits like Leaders’ Summit, FutureTech Summit, Urban Design & Landscape, GeoWorld and more.
Specialised Sectors & Co-located Events: Nine focused events run alongside the main show, including sectors such as Heavy, Totally Concrete, HVACR World, Marble & Stone, Urban Design & Landscape, Windows, Doors & Facades, LiveableCitiesX, GeoWorld and Future FM.
Thematic Focus
Resilient Growth & Supply: Building faster and smarter, strengthening supplier networks, managing market pressures.
Technology Advancement: Cutting delays, cutting waste, applying digital tools and construction tech to live projects.
Sustainable Transformation (ESG): Delivering low-carbon, high-impact projects, shaping smart, future-ready cities.
Talent Empowerment: Addressing workforce gaps, future-focused skills, policy insights and competitive talent in the industry.
Why Attend / Why Exhibit
For visitors: Source global suppliers, explore next-generation building solutions from every stage of the lifecycle, gain strategic insight from thought-leaders.
For exhibitors: Position your products and services in front of the full industry spectrum, connect with serious buyers from around the world, join live product launches and demonstrations.
For business development: Network with top decision-makers, meet stakeholders from government, infrastructure and private sectors, and form impactful partnerships.
For knowledge & innovation: Attend summits, hear from CEOs, top technologists, sustainability leaders and explore advanced topics such as modular construction, digital twin, smart cities, geospatial tech and more.
