Dubai Airshow is a major trade show for the aerospace and defence industries, held every two years at the Dubai Airshow site at Dubai World Central. It’s where airlines, manufacturers and air forces meet, with large aircraft orders often announced during the week, and daily flying displays.

Dates: Monday 15 to Friday 19 November 2027. It’s mainly a trade event; registration details are on the official website.

Official website: https://www.dubaiairshow.aero/

Photo: USAF B-1B flypast at Dubai Airshow 2023, U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa, public domain.

Where to stay

Dubai World Central is south of the city near Jebel Ali and Expo City, which are handier bases than Downtown. Hotels nearby for show week: