{"id":50815,"date":"2026-01-20T13:31:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T13:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=50815"},"modified":"2026-01-20T13:31:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T13:31:59","slug":"gulfood-2026-the-ultimate-foodie-event-in-dubai-this-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/gulfood-2026-the-ultimate-foodie-event-in-dubai-this-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Gulfood 2026: The Ultimate Foodie Event in Dubai This January"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you love food (and who doesn\u2019t?), mark your calendars for this January. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/Gulfood\">Gulfood 2026<\/a> is coming to Dubai<\/strong>, and it\u2019s going to be massive. From <strong>January 26 to 30<\/strong>, Dubai World Trade Centre and the newly expanded Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City will turn into the ultimate food lover\u2019s paradise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some numbers that show just how huge this event is going to be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>8,500 exhibitors<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>195 countries represented<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1.5 million food and beverage products<\/strong> on display<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re into spices, snacks, or something a little more exotic, you\u2019ll find something to tempt your taste buds. Nearly <strong>40% of the exhibitors are first-timers<\/strong>, and this year features national pavilions from Luxembourg, the Maldives, Rwanda, Slovakia, Sweden, and Uganda, so expect plenty of new flavors and ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/R4_1550-1-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/R4_1550-1-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/R4_1550-1-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/R4_1550-1-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/R4_1550-1-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/R4_1550-1-1-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/R4_1550-1-1-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>India<\/strong>, the Official Country Partner for 2026, will bring its <strong>largest-ever delegation with over 600 exhibitors<\/strong>. So, if you\u2019re into Indian cuisine, this is your chance to dive deep into those flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gulfood 2026 is not the only event that foodies dream about. If you&#8217;re in Dubai this February, check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/taste-of-dubai-2026-your-ultimate-guide-to-the-citys-biggest-food-festival-this-february\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"50775\">Taste of Dubai 2026<\/a><\/strong>, where top chefs will cook live for you, offering an interactive culinary experience. And if you love trying all the things new, swing by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/full-line-up-of-rotating-dinners-at-carousel-limited-time-chef-takeovers-at-marsa-boulevard\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"50707\">Carousel at Marsa Boulevard<\/a><\/strong>, where rotating chef takeovers promise another delicious experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more updates and food-filled events in Dubai this year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you love food (and who doesn\u2019t?), mark your calendars for this January. Gulfood 2026 is coming to Dubai, and it\u2019s going to be massive. From January 26 to 30, Dubai World Trade Centre and the newly expanded Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City will turn into the ultimate food lover\u2019s paradise. 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