For first-time exhibitors
Your first exhibition. You'll know
buyers before you meet them.
By the time November arrives, you'll have already had buyer conversations, sent samples, and had months of matched introductions through our platform. The show is where those conversations become face-to-face relationships — not where they start from scratch.
Your journey
From signing your contract to leaving with leads.
Here’s exactly what happens — and when our team is with you.
Welcome & onboarding
- Your account gets activated within 48 hours of signing to walk through the platform, answer questions and set expectations
- Your product storefront goes live on ArabianOrganics immediately — 35,000+ buyers can now find you
- You receive your Rubiq login and buyer-matching preferences are configured
Building your buyer pipeline
- 5 matched buyer introductions delivered every month — you follow up at your own pace
- Product enquiries arrive through your ArabianOrganics storefront — your team responds directly
- Market Pulse sessions give you intelligence on what GCC buyers are actively sourcing
- Market Pulse sessions give you intelligence on what GCC buyers are actively sourcing
Pre-show preparation
- Stand design guidance provided — shell scheme specifications, branding requirements, what to bring
- Logistics briefing — build-out schedule, freight contacts, on-site support
- VIP meeting schedule confirmed — minimum 3 buyer appointments locked in with times and buyer profiles
- Pre-show briefing call with your account manager
On the floor in Dubai
- Our team is present on the show floor throughout all three days
- VIP meetings run in the dedicated Buyer Lounge — our team facilitates introductions
- Show floor open to all registered trade visitors across all 5 sectors
- Super Kitchen, Beauty Lounge and Wellness Studio activations create additional buyer traffic at your stand
After you leave Dubai
- Post-show debrief with your account manager — leads review and follow-up strategy
- ArabianOrganics storefront stays live — buyer enquiries continue year-round
- Rubiq introductions continue for remaining months on your contract
We've heard it all before
The things most first-timers worry about. Answered honestly.
"What if nobody visits my stand?"
Your stand is one part of the picture. Before the show even opens, you’ve had months of buyer introductions via Rubiq and product enquiries through ArabianOrganics. You also have a minimum of 3 confirmed VIP buyer meetings in the schedule. The platform does the hard work before November — the show floor is where those conversations go further.
"We've never built a stand before."
We’ve done this with hundreds of first-timers. Our team provides a full stand design briefing — shell scheme dimensions, branding requirements, what’s included and what to bring. For exhibitors who prefer it, we also work with trusted stand builders who know our venue. You will not be figuring this out alone.
"What if we don't close deals at the show?"
Most deals don’t close at trade shows — they start there. The show floor is where you build the relationship and create the intent. The actual order comes weeks or months later. Exhibitors who have already been through the platform typically arrive with warm relationships already in progress — which means the show accelerates a conversation that’s already happening.
"Is the investment worth it for a company our size?"
Most of our exhibitors are SMEs. The 365-day platform was designed specifically because a three-day bet is too expensive for a company that can’t afford to write it off. With buyer introductions from month one and a live marketplace storefront, you start generating value from the day you sign — not when the show opens.
What your stand investment covers
You're not paying for a stand.
You're paying for a market entry programme.
12 months · before & after the show
365-Day Platform Access
- ArabianOrganics product storefront — 35,000+ active buyers
- 5 matched buyer introductions per month via Rubiq
- 5 matched buyer introductions per month via Rubiq
- Year-round product enquiries and RFQ
3 days · November 2026
The Show Floor
- Minimum 3 guaranteed VIP buyer meetings
- 17,784 trade visitors across all sectors
- Super Kitchen / Beauty Lounge / Wellness Studio
- Conference programme included
after the show
Post-Show Support
- Account manager debrief — leads review
- Continued ArabianOrganics storefront access
- Rubiq introductions for remaining contract months
- Meeting follow-up support from our team
Optional add-on service
Ready for Trade
- Dubai Municipality product registration
- Customs clearance at DXB / DWC
- Warehousing in GL's own Dubai facility
- Last-mile UAE delivery to buyer locations
Know the market before your stand opens.
Market Pulse — monthly GCC buyer intelligence sessions · Free online · No registration cost
First-timers who came back
They were first-timers too. Here's what happened.
"Our team connected with buyers from the GCC, Germany, and France, signing four deals in the VIP lounge. The monthly buyer leads resulted in over 40 valuable connections before we even arrived."
Zahir Kulmi
First show · 2025
CEO, Nagaad Organics
"Our first participation was a great success. We met over 50 qualified buyers from UAE, Saudi Arabia, and India. Strong follow-up and e-commerce opportunities opened post-show."
Pooja
First-time exhibitor · 2025
Founder, Green Aura, UAE
"Year after year, high-calibre contacts are made and substantial business inroads created for our exporters. It remains a premier event."
Martin Gasasira
Rwanda Development Board·
Export Development Analyst
4 years
"Our seventh year was excellent. We met buyers from across regions, generated strong leads, launched new products, and gained valuable market insights for our clean-label range."
Helene
Returning exhibitor · 7 years
Founder, Indoguna
Ready for your first show?
Stand bookings open for November 2026. Your account manager will be in touch within 48 hours of signing.