The 11th edition of MEBAA Show will take place from 8 to 10 December 2026 at Dubai World Central, bringing together aircraft manufacturers, operators, brokers, service providers, charter companies and senior decision-makers from more than 100 countries. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group, the event remains the region's principal business-to-business platform for the business aviation industry.
“Business aviation and superyacht sectors are increasingly merging into a sky-to-sea ecosystem, delivering last-mile luxury travel for clients,” says Tim Hawes, managing director of show organiser InD, an Informa DWTC company. "Our teams covering these shows in Dubai and Monaco, respectively, will build on previous success stories for both our clients and exhibitors."
A growing showcase of industry leaders
MEBAA Show 2026 will feature up to 30 aircraft on static display from OEMs and leading operators, giving trade visitors the opportunity to explore business aircraft directly and engage with manufacturers and industry specialists. It is one of the largest jet showcases of its kind globally.
Confirmed exhibitors to date include Bombardier, Dassault Aviation, Airbus, Boeing, Jet Aviation, Harrods Aviation, Universal Aviation, AEG Fuels and Lufthansa Technik, alongside UAE-based companies Gama Aviation, Falcon Aviation and RoyalJet. Sponsors include Jetex, Registry of Aruba and DC Aviation.
"The strength of this year's exhibitor line-up sends a clear message about where the business aviation industry sees opportunity," Hawes continues. "Companies aren't simply booking exhibition space. They're making a strategic investment in one of the world's most strategic aviation markets and choosing MEBAA Show as the platform to connect with customers, partners and decision-makers who matter most."
Hawes noted that international demand for the show is already strong. "Visitor registration opened 12 weeks ago and almost 70 per cent of registrations are coming from international attendees, reinforcing MEBAA Show's position as the region's leading platform for global business aviation."
Where aviation meets lifestyle, travel and wellness
The crossover with other luxury sectors in most visible through the expanded Luxury Boulevard, which brings premium lifestyle, luxury travel and wellness experiences into dialogue with the aviation community. This year's edition welcomes several debuting brands, including Brabus, Capella Hotel Group, Gayo Aviation Group, Jumeirah Olhahali Island Hotel Maldives, Let's Go Maldives and BioHackn.
"Cross-sector collaborations and co-ownership are becoming increasingly relevant across the luxury industry, creating new connections between sectors that traditionally operated separately,” says Alexander Chetchikov, president of show partner World Luxury Chamber of Commerce. “Initiatives such as the Luxury Boulevard at MEBAA Show have particular value, bringing private aviation, travel, hospitality and lifestyle brands together in one environment, opening new opportunities for collaboration."
Victor Veselov, media director at show partner Private Jet Media, linked the development to a broader recalibration of luxury marketing in the region. "The Middle East is where luxury marketing is being rewritten," he said. "Wealth arriving through Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Riyadh and Jeddah is younger, more international and far more selective about how it is reached than a decade ago. Brands are moving away from mass visibility towards precision. What we see from our clients is a shift from simple advertising to experience, with lounge takeovers, product placement and hospitality that treat every terminal as an extension of the brand's own world. The Gulf is leading that shift. This is why MEBAA Show plays a big role in connecting industry and the luxury sector."
For ultra-high-net-worth individuals exploring the purchase or charter of a private jet, the Platinum Guest Programme offers a VIP experience including private aircraft viewings, FBO access with chauffeured transfers, and exclusive luxury experiences and networking opportunities.
"The upcoming MEBAA Show builds on a record-breaking 2024 edition which saw $1 billion in deals confirmed, establishing us as the industry's most influential business aviation marketplace," concluded Hawes. "With strong participation across OEMs, operators, MROs, FBOs and business aviation service companies, MEBAA Show offers unmatched opportunities to showcase innovation and grow business."
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