The Middle East Coatings Show returns to Dubai from 28-30 September 2026, bringing together the MENA region’s paints manufacturing and coatings community at its new home in Dubai Exhibition Centre (North Halls), Expo City Dubai.
Now in its 31st edition, the three-day event will bring together more than 5,000 manufacturers, raw material suppliers, distributors, buyers, technical specialists, and coatings professionals from across regional and international markets to connect, discover new products, and explore business opportunities.
The Middle East paints and coatings market is currently valued at US$5.98 billion (Dh22bn) and is, according to Mordor Intelligence, forecast to record a compound annual growth rate of 3.85% between 2026 and 2031 to reach approximately US$7.22bn. Continued investment across construction, infrastructure, and related industries is supporting demand for coatings products and solutions across the region.
Against this market backdrop, the Middle East Coatings Show will make its Expo City debut, showcasing a range of products spanning the coatings value chain, from raw materials, chemicals and additives to laboratory, production, testing and application equipment. With more than 300 registered exhibitors from some 20 countries, attendees will have the opportunity to meet suppliers, explore technical developments, and build new business relationships.
Among the confirmed exhibitors at this month’s trade show are UAE-based representatives including Petrochem, Wacker Chemicals, REDA Chemicals, Tawazon and Trychem, alongside international exhibitors such as Germany’s Evonik Industries and BYK Chemie, ABC Chemical Exports from India, and Solvochem from the Netherlands.
Paddy O’Neill, Associate Vice President of the Coatings Group, dmg events, said: “We are
delighted to welcome the coatings community back to Dubai for the Middle East Coatings Show as we open an exciting new chapter for the event at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai. For more than 30 years, the show has been a key platform for the region’s industry, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers to build relationships share expertise, discover new solutions, and
drive business forwards. The new venue marks an important milestone in the show’s evolution, and we look forward to building on its strong legacy, creating even greater opportunities for the industry, and continuing to grow the event in the years ahead.”
Running alongside the exhibition, ChemTalks will provide two days of focused technical and commercial presentations, giving exhibitors and industry specialists an opportunity to share new products, formulation expertise, and market-led solutions. Also taking place is an interactive experience entitled Colour Mixology, developed in collaboration with Trycolors. Inviting attendees to experiment with digital paint mixing and colour exploration for the opportunity to win prizes, the feature will add a hands-on element to the visitor experience.
Industry professionals can register to attend at: middleeastcoatingsshow.com/pr-register-now
Entry is restricted to trade and industry professionals. Visitors under the age of 18 will not be permitted access to the exhibition halls.
