Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
DWTC Hospitality hosts 1,401 events attracting 527,000 guests in H1
The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has reported strong results for its Hospitality division in the first half of 2025, serving over 527,000 guests at 1,401 events. This reflects 11.8 per cent increase in guest numbers and a 6.7 per cent rise in events.
The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has reported strong results for its Hospitality division in the first half of 2025, serving over 527,000 guests at 1,401 events.
This reflects an 11.8 per cent increase in guest numbers and a 6.7 per cent rise in events compared to the previous year.
Exhibition catering showed exceptional growth, accommodating 132,146 guests at 50 events—more than double the guests from H1 2024—indicating a 105 per cent increase.
This growth underscores DWTC’s capability to manage increasingly complex and large-scale exhibitions, solidifying its position as the leading exhibition catering provider in the region.
The conferences and associations segment also experienced significant growth, with 57,289 guests served at 30 events, a 23 per cent increase from 46,500 guests in H1 2024.
Although the number of events remained steady, the increase in attendees highlights DWTC’s rising status as a preferred partner for business events focused on networking and knowledge sharing.
DWTC’s varied catering portfolio continued to perform well, with non-exhibition DICEC events rising by 38 per cent to 477 events, while external events increased by 4 per cent to 687, featuring prominent events like the Dubai International Boat Show and Meydan Dubai World Cup.
These results demonstrate the division's ability to deliver seamless, high-volume catering at both DWTC venues and external locations.
In addition, DWTC Hospitality gained significant industry recognition at the Emirates Salon Culinaire 2025, winning 51 medals in various categories.
For the third year in a row, the team received the esteemed Best Effort by an Individual Establishment award, highlighting DWTC's leadership in culinary innovation and expertise.
Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, Executive Vice President at Dubai World Trade Centre, said, “In a dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape, our H1 2025 performance reflects DWTC Hospitality’s agility and ambition in reimagining the guest experience. By combining operational scale, culinary creativity, and strategic partnerships, we are proud to support Dubai’s growing events economy with hospitality experiences that set new benchmarks.”
Looking ahead, DWTC Hospitality plans to enhance its capabilities and invest in future-ready infrastructure to support ongoing growth.
With the expansion of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) and a growing demand for premium catering experiences, the division is well-equipped to aid in Dubai’s economic diversification and its emergence as a global hub for world-class events.
As a comprehensive service provider, DWTC Hospitality offers complete event solutions, including award-winning catering and full event planning, catering to everything from exhibitions and conferences to private events and weddings, with a capacity to serve up to 40,000 guests daily. -TradeArabia News Service