DWTC delivers Dhs22.35b in economic output driven by surge in mega events

The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) continues to reinforce its role as a vital pillar of Dubai's economy, contributing significantly to the emirate’s GDP through a dynamic calendar of world-class business events.

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As the emirate advances towards the ambitious goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 — to rank among the world’s top three cities for business and leisure by 2033 — DWTC remains a powerful catalyst, driving economic growth and strengthening the city's global position in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector.

DWTC's 2024 Economic Impact Assessment (EIA) underscores its substantial contribution to Dubai's economy, led by 100 large-scale exhibitions, international association conventions, and industry conferences — a 32% increase year-on-year. These events drew over 2 million attendees and generated a total economic output of Dhs22.35 billion. Of this, Dhs13.04 billion was retained as Gross Value Added (GVA) to Dubai's GDP, reinforcing the significant value retained within the local economy.