Visiting the show? From general participation information to details about the venue - find answers to your questions below.
What is Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East?
Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East is the dedicated trade exhibition for the gifts, accent and lifestlyle in the Middle East. The trade show welcomes more than 5000 visitors through the doors of Dubai World Trade Centre to trade with 60 exhibitors over the course of 3 days
Who can attend?
- Retailers Including Home Interior, Department Stores & Hypermarkets
- Specialty Retailers such as Florists, Garden, Dining & Gift Stores
- Distributors & Wholesalers of Gifts, Dining and Home Interior Products
- Importers/Exporters Gifts, Dining & Home Interior Products
- Interior Designers, Decorators & Stylists
- Procurement and Buyers For Home Interiors, Gifts, Dining Products and Finished Leather Goods such as Bags, Footwear & Leather Accessories
How can I register for the show?
Visitor registration for Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East is not available yet. Click on the link below to be notified when online registration for the next edition is open.
Register your interest to visitIs the show free to attend?
Entry is free to all trade visitors. The exhibition is only open to trade visitors. Individuals below the age of 16 will not be allowed to enter.
Can I register on arrival at the show?
For health & safety purposes you are required to pre-register. There will be no onsite registration at the venue.
When will I receive my entry badge?
After you have registered online, you can print a copy of your badge as it is attached to your badge email (this will be sent to you 2 weeks prior to the show).
Is my show registration date specific?
Registration for the show is non-date specific. Once you have registered and have printed your ticket you are able to attend the show on any of the show open days and as many times as you wish.
Where does the show take place?
Dubai World Trade Centre.
View the location map hereWhat date and time does the show open?
11 - 13 November, 2025 from 10am to 6pm.
Can I bring children?
Children under 18 are not allowed to attend the event as this is a trade only, and there are no facilities available to take care of your children while you visit the show.
How do I get there?
To find out more about how to get to Gifts & Lifestyle Middle, please see our venue page here
Where do I park?
- Happiness Street Parking Overflow A & B – Free
Opposite Convention Gate and Novotel World Trade Centre
- Happiness Street Multi-Storey Parking (covered) - Paid (AED 10 / hour)
Opposite Convention Gate and Novotel World Trade Centre
- Multi-Storey Car Park Level 3 – 6 (covered) - Paid (AED 10 / hour)
Behind Sheikh Rashid Hall
- Sheikh Rashid Tower Multi-Storey Parking (covered) – Paid (AED 10 / hour)
Next to Sheikh Rashid Tower
- Arena Plaza Valet Parking (open) - Paid (AED 55 for first 2 hours and AED 20 per succeeding hour)
Beside Arena Hall / Hall 1 / Za'abeel 3
- Za'abeel Plaza Parking (open) - Paid (AED 55 for first 2 hours and AED 20 per succeeding hour)
Beside Za'abeel Halls 4-6
- Exhibition Plaza Parking (open) - Paid (AED 55 for first 2 hours and AED 20 per succeeding hour)
Across Ibis World Trade Centre
Are there any hotel options close by?
Dubai World Trade Centre is situated in the heart of Dubai with a number of hotels options around.
View options closest to the venueIs there free WiFi at the venue?
Wi-Fi may be purchased directly from DWTC by accessing https://www.eventplus.ae
Is conference free to attend?
Yes, the conference is free to attend. Your badge will provide you access, no additional registration is required. The schedule will be published on the website and app closer to the show.
Do I need a visa?
You can visit the government website for more information.
I require an invitation letter to assist with my visa application. How do I apply?
Unfortunately we cannot issue personal/individual letters of invitation for visa purposes. Once you have registered via the show website you will receive a confirmation email which may be sufficient for visa application.
My question has not been answered
If your question has not been answered here you can contact our team by email at marketing@giftslifestyle-me.com