Trade show · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Major show
IBTM Arabia
Also known as Gulf Incentive Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition-GIBTM · Gulf Incentive Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM)
Key numbers
- Exhibitors
- 300in 2014, organiser's figure
- Visitors
- 3,000in 2014, organiser's figure
- Floor space
- 2,000 m²in 2012, organiser's figure
- Editions on record
- 8first in 2010
About IBTM Arabia
The Middle Eastern & North African (MENA) meetings and events market is one of the most exciting and dynamic in the world and has become a key player in the MICE market.
Show dates & location
Monday 25th March
Tuesday 26th March
Wednesday 27th March
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers,
Abu Dhabi
From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.
Editions
| Year | Dates | Where | Exhibitors | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 25–27 Mar 2019 | Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Hotel Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | — | — |
| 2018 | 6–8 Feb 2018 | Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | — | — |
| 2015 | 10–12 Feb 2015 | Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | — | — |
| 2014 | 24–26 Mar 2014 | Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 300 | 3,000 |
| 2013 | 25–27 Mar 2013 | Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | — | — |
| 2012 | 26–28 Mar 2012 | Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 200 | 2,000 |
| 2011 | 28–30 Mar 2011 | Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | — | — |
| 2010 | 29–31 Mar 2010 | Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 250 | — |
Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.
Questions
When is IBTM Arabia?
The next edition is expected around March 2027, based on its annual cycle. The organiser hasn't announced the dates yet.
Where is it held?
The last edition we have was at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
How often does it take place?
Annual, judging by the 8 editions on record since 2010.