Make It In The Emirates (MIITE) 2026 Dates

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Make It in the Emirates 2026 runs Monday 4 May to Thursday 7 May 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The event is happening right now. If you have not yet registered, you still can — visitor entry is free at miite.ae.

This is the fifth edition of MIITE and the largest in the event’s history. Four full days. 88,000 square metres. 1,245 exhibitors. If you are planning to go — or are deciding whether to make the trip from Dubai — here is everything you need to know about the dates and schedule.

4
Days total
(Mon–Thu)
4 May
Opening day
Monday
7 May
Final day
Thursday
5th
Edition of
MIITE

The 4-Day Event Calendar

Each day of MIITE runs a combination of the exhibition floor, conference sessions, and programme activities. Here is the breakdown of each day.

📅 MIITE 2026 — 4-DAY PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
Monday
4
May
Opening Day
Official opening ceremony · Exhibition floor opens · Conference sessions begin · Startup Hub and Pitch Competition launch · ADNOC and MoIAT strategic sessions
Tuesday
5
May
Industry Day
Full exhibition floor · Conference and panel sessions · Deal-making and B2B meetings · SME Zone active · Investment opportunity presentations
Wednesday
6
May
Innovation & Investment Day
Full exhibition · Advanced technology and AI sessions · International delegation meetings · MIITE Awards ceremony · Strategic partnership announcements
Thursday
7
May
Final Day
Exhibition closes · Final conference sessions · Startup pitch finals · Closing announcements · Last chance for meetings and deal-signing
Confirm daily opening hours at miite.ae — programmes subject to change

The Venue — ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi is the largest exhibition and conference centre in the Middle East. It holds ISO 20121:2012 certification for sustainable event management and has received the Best Venue outside the United Kingdom award from C&IT. All events at MIITE 2026 are powered by clean energy.

Venue Detail Information
Full name ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company)
Size 88,000+ sq metres of exhibition space across 12 interconnected halls
Special hall Hall 13 (temporary) — dedicated to SMEs and newly launched event features
Parking Permit holders only — general visitors must use free park-and-ride shuttle service
From Dubai Approximately 90 minutes by road via Sheikh Zayed Road / E11
Sustainability All MIITE 2026 events powered by clean energy · ISO 20121:2012 certified

For full confirmed hours and to register free, visit miite.ae. Also see the complete MIITE 2026 guide on DubaiFastLiving →

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Make It in the Emirates 2026?
Make It in the Emirates 2026 runs from Monday 4 May to Thursday 7 May 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
Is it too late to attend Make It in the Emirates 2026?
The event runs 4–7 May 2026. If today is within those dates, you can still register and attend — visitor registration is free at miite.ae. The event closes on Thursday 7 May 2026.
What time does Make It in the Emirates 2026 open?
Specific opening hours are confirmed on the official MIITE website at miite.ae. Check the site for the confirmed daily schedule before your visit.
When is the next Make It in the Emirates after 2026?
Make It in the Emirates is an annual event held every May. The 2027 edition has not yet been officially announced. Follow miite.ae and @MoIATuae on X for future date announcements.

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