Big 5 Global Dubai 2026: how glass buyers can prepare their 2027 purchases

Big 5 Global, the largest construction trade show in the Middle East, takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from Monday 23 to Thursday 26 November 2026. For glass importers and fabricators in the Gulf, Africa and the wider region, it is the moment to compare suppliers and prepare 2027 purchases. Here is how to make the most of it.

Practical information

• Dates: Monday 23 to Thursday 26 November 2026.
• Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre.
• Hours: 10 am to 6 pm, and 10 am to 5 pm on the last day.

Before the show

1. List your 2027 needs by quarter: references, thicknesses, volumes and ports.
2. Ask for CIF prices before the show, so you can compare on the spot.
3. Request samples in advance, to judge quality before the meetings.
4. Book your meetings early: the busiest days fill up quickly.

On the stands: what to check

• Stock and lead times: when the container can really ship.
• Documents: SABER for Saudi Arabia, MPCI for the UAE, conformity certificates for Africa.
• Packaging: wooden crates, strapping, Open-Top containers.
• Price detail: glass, freight, surcharges and insurance on separate lines.

The 2026 context

With the Hormuz crisis, ask every supplier about routes outside the strait, such as Jeddah, Khor Fakkan, Fujairah or Sohar, about war-risk surcharges and about insurance. A low glass price can hide a very expensive freight.

Compare with Noxem Group

Send us your list before the show: we reply within 24 hours with a detailed CIF price for your port and can send samples, so you can compare with what you see in Dubai.

Sources: Big 5 Global · Khaleej Times