Gulf Bar Show delayed until November
The Gulf Bar Show has been rescheduled for a second time due to the war in Iran, with new dates of 30 November to 1 December.
The 2026 show was initially planned for 30-31 March, however conflict in the Middle East forced the organisers to move the event to May. At the time, co-founder Hugo Goncalves said Dubai was still “very safe” and praised the resilience of the hospitality industry.
The event will still be held at the Madinat Jumeirah Conference & Events Centre.
The decision to postpone until winter was made ‘following careful consideration of the evolving geopolitical situation in the region’, organisers said.
“The Gulf Bar Show was created to champion and connect the bar community, and that remains at the heart of everything we do,” said Goncalves. “While we are naturally disappointed to postpone, we felt it was important to take a considered approach given the current regional landscape. We remain fully committed to the show and the community behind it and look forward to returning with a strong second edition later this year.”
The show will retain its expanded format, international collaborations, and city-wide activations, with further details to be announced closer to the new dates.
Co-founder Sebouh Tato added: “We’re pleased to now have new dates confirmed and to be able to move forward with clarity. This gives us the time to build on everything we’ve been working towards and come back even stronger.
“The Gulf Bar Show has always been about supporting and celebrating the industry, and we’re looking forward to welcoming the community together for an even bigger and better second edition.”
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