Shortlisting a builder for a UAE show
Ask three things before you brief anyone: whether they have their own production facility in the UAE (the ones below do), which halls they have built in at your show, and whether they are registered contractors with the venue. Then ask for the clean photographs of their last three stands at that show; a builder who has them is a builder who finishes on time. Most of the companies below also work with international exhibitors who never visit before build-up, which is how most Dubai stands are commissioned.
Builders are listed in no particular order. We have no commercial relationship with them; corrections and additions are welcome by email.
Twenty stand builders in Dubai
| Company | Shows and clients they cite | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electra Solutions (Electra Exhibitions) Dubai Design District · large | Expo 2020 Dubai USA Pavilion, GITEX, Arabian Travel Market | 33-year-old integrated production house, 300+ staff; IFES member; GITEX and large luxury/government projects |
| Strokes Exhibits LLC Al Jaddaf · large | ADIPEC, Arab Health, Automechanika Dubai | 20+ years, 45,000 sq ft production; IFES and IAEE member; custom and double-deck stands at DWTC/ADNEC |
| The Nucleus Group Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 · large | GITEX, Arab Health, Gulfood | 20 years in Dubai, DWTC preferred stand builder, in-house steel and printing, offices in 9 countries |
| Messe.ae (Expoglobal Group) Dubai Industrial City · medium | Abbott, Siemens, Aramco | IFES member with own Dubai production, European standards, custom and double-deck stands for international exhibitors |
| INDEX Design Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 · medium | AEEDC Dubai, Dubai Police, DHL, Philips, Canon | 20 years in UAE, 17,000 sq ft in-house production; strong in healthcare/pharma and government stands |
| Global Brandings Events and Exhibitions Business Bay / Al Quoz 4 · medium | GITEX 2025, Gulfood Manufacturing 2025, ADIPEC 2025 | IFES member since 2016, 3,400+ projects in 34 countries, in-house fabrication in Al Quoz |
| Maple Expo Business Bay · medium | GITEX, DWTC and ADNEC shows, International exhibitors from UK, Germany, Italy, Singapore | IFES member, approved contractor at DWTC and ADNEC, CNC workshop and in-house printing; focuses on international exhibitors |
| Orange Fairs & Events Dubai · medium | GITEX Global, Gulfood, Arab Health | Founded 2005, 1,000+ UAE projects, custom builds plus country pavilions at flagship DWTC/ADNEC shows |
| Triumfo Exhibition Organizing LLC Dubai (also Abu Dhabi, Sharjah) · medium | Studer, Biele Group, Rademaker | Established 1999, in-house manufacturing, offices across GCC and Europe; serves European exhibitors at UAE shows |
| Creative Channel Exhibitions Trade Centre 1, Sheikh Zayed Road · medium | GITEX, Arab Health, Gulfood | Award-winning design-and-build studio with in-house production; defence, aviation and tech clients |
| Stand Creators Business Bay · medium | GITEX Global, Arab Health, The Big 5 | 10+ years, 900+ stands, own manufacturing facility; builds across the GCC from Dubai |
| Level International Dubai Investment Park 1 · medium | Porsche, Hyundai, SHEIN | 14+ years, 50 staff, in-house production; known for fast-turnaround builds at DWTC and ADNEC |
| AURA 919 Business Bay (also Riyadh, Doha) · small | GITEX, Arab Health, Gulfood | Founded 2009, 200+ projects; custom stands for banks and government |
| FACES Events Umm Ramool · medium | GITEX Global, ADIPEC, Arab Health / WHX | Since 2014, 22,000 sq ft in-house production with CNC and laser cutting, 800+ projects; 12 minutes from DWTC |
| iDP Exhibitions Al Karama / Al Quoz 1 · medium | GITEX Global, Gulfood Manufacturing, ADIPEC | 20+ years, in-house design/fabrication, 9 sqm to 200 sqm+ double-deckers; also production in Riyadh |
| Q7 Events Deira · small | 100+ clients from 30 countries, UAE, KSA, Germany, UK exhibitors | IFES member, 15+ years, stand design/fabrication and fit-out for international exhibitors |
| Zumizo International Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 (also Remscheid, Germany) · small | Beautyworld Middle East, Gulfood Manufacturing, CABSAT | In-house facility in Al Quoz, custom/modular/double-deck and pavilion stands; German office |
| Maeander Exhibition Stands Manufacturing LLC Hor Al Anz / Dubai Investment Park 1 · small | Huawei, Xiaomi, Amazon | Founded 2018, own Dubai factory, 500+ projects; strong with Chinese and tech exhibitors |
| New Royal Advertising LLC Al Quoz Industrial Area 2 · small | Arab Health, ADIPEC, The Big 5 | DWTC and ADNEC approved contractor with own Al Quoz workshop (carpentry, metalwork, printing) |
| NS Events & Exhibitions FZC Ras Al Khor · small | DWTC shows, Expo City Dubai / DEC, ADNEC | Contractor approvals for DWTC and Expo City, in-house fabrication, 9 sqm modular to 200 sqm+ island builds |
The photograph of the finished stand
Whichever builder you choose, the stand looks exactly as designed for about two hours on the last evening of build-up. That is when the builder's photograph and your clean set are taken; see what a stand builder needs from photography and our build-up guide. Several builders include show-day coverage in their offer; we provide it white-label, see how we work with stand builders.
About this list
Is this a ranking?
No; builders are listed in no particular order with public facts from their own sites.
Can a builder be added?
Yes, if they have their own UAE production facility and a working website; email the details.
Do you recommend one builder?
We work alongside many; the right one depends on the show, the budget and the lead time. Send the brief and we say who we would call.
Need the stand photographed too?
Send show, hall and stand number. You get a fixed quote within 24 hours.
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