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IAAPA Expo Middle East is organised by IAAPA - the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. IAAPA Expos take place every year across the globe, with the flagship event in Orlando, each November. The first IAAPA Expo took place in 1920 and since then gathered millions of attractions professionals across the world.
IAAPA Expo Middle East is the first Expo in the Middle East region. It takes place between 30 March – 2 April 2026 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and will continue in the region. It is a trade show designed for professionals of the entertainment and leisure industry, including operators, suppliers, investors, and developers from a diverse type of leisure businesses:
- Theme Parks
- Water Parks
- Indoor Entertainment
- Museums and Cultural Attractions
- Zoos and Aquariums
- Retail
- Immersive experiences
- Destinations and natural attractions
IAAPA Expo Middle East combines a trade show, education conference, special events and a post tour experience. The exhibiting area is sold out with over 325 exhibiting companies and 7,854 square meters. The robust education conference programme features 120 international and regional experts, CEO and leadership teams, innovators and trendsetters, and renowned industry speakers. Timely industry topics include operations, revenue, marketing, sustainability, trends, and much more.
There are twelve Special Events, EDUTours and networking receptions offering unique behind-the-scene insights, and connection opportunities. As part of the IAAPA Expo Middle East programme, IAAPA offers four certified career development programmes for: executive level, attractions and indoor entertainment managers, and safety professionals.