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GITEX Stand Builder Guide 2026: Planning Your Stand at Expo City Dubai

Illustration of a double-deck exhibition stand in Dubai with LED screens and gold lighting

GITEX Global is one of the largest technology events in the world, and 2026 brings a major change: the show moves from Dubai World Trade Centre to Expo City Dubai, with the 2026 edition scheduled for 8–11 December 2026. For exhibitors, a new venue means new halls, new logistics and new rules, which makes choosing the right GITEX stand builder more important than ever.

What the move to Expo City Dubai means for exhibitors

Expo City Dubai is home to the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC). Compared with DWTC, exhibitors should expect:

New hall layouts and stand positions – sightlines and visitor flow will differ from previous years
Different access and delivery routes – build-up logistics need fresh planning
Venue-specific technical rules – drawings, structures and electrical work are reviewed by the venue

G-Bit Designs is an approved contractor at DEC as well as at DWTC, so your GITEX stand drawings and inspections go directly to the venue without a middleman.

What makes a GITEX stand work

GITEX visitors are CIOs, CTOs, government buyers, investors and startups. They move fast and decide quickly which stands are worth their time. Strong GITEX stands usually have:

A clear headline message visible from the aisle
Live demo zones where products can be tried, not just described
LED walls and interactive screens with content built for the space
Meeting rooms or semi-private lounges for serious conversations
Lead capture built into the design, from QR codes to tablets at every demo point
Reliable power and connectivity planning for every screen and device

How early should you book a GITEX stand builder?

For a custom stand, start 10–12 weeks before the show. With GITEX 2026 in December, the best time to brief your builder is now. A typical sequence:

Brief, floor plan and concept directions
3D design and quotation sign-off
Technical drawings and venue submission
Fabrication and pre-assembly in the workshop
Build-up, inspection and handover at Expo City Dubai
Show support, dismantling and storage

GITEX is one of the busiest weeks of the year for Dubai workshops, so capacity fills early.

What does a GITEX stand cost?

It depends on size, structure, AV and finishes. As a rough market guide, a fully custom stand in Dubai is often priced in the region of AED 4,000 per square metre. Technology stands often carry more AV, LED and interactive hardware, so ask for a line-by-line quotation that shows AV separately, and confirm what is billed by the organiser (space, power connections, rigging) versus your builder.

Questions to ask a GITEX stand builder

Are you approved at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai?
Do you own your workshop, and can we see it?
How will you handle LED content, power and connectivity for our demos?
Who is our single point of contact during build-up?
Can the stand be stored and reused for GITEX 2027 or other shows?

GITEX stand builder: FAQs

Where is GITEX Global 2026?

At the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, from 8 to 11 December 2026. The separate GITEX Summit takes place on 7 December at Dubai World Trade Centre. Check the official GITEX website for the latest information.

Is G-Bit Designs approved at Expo City Dubai?

Yes. We are an approved contractor at both the Dubai Exhibition Centre (Expo City Dubai) and Dubai World Trade Centre.

Can we reuse our GITEX stand?

Yes. We design modular elements that can be stored in our Jebel Ali warehouse and redeployed for future shows, which lowers the cost per event.

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Book your GITEX stand builder

G-Bit Designs brings over 15 years of team experience, a 5,000 sq. m workshop in Jebel Ali and approved-contractor status at DWTC and DEC. See our Dubai stand services, our technology industry work, or request a GITEX quotation.