Dubai’s aviation business calendar turns to Aircraft Interiors Middle East and MRO Middle East from Wednesday, 4 February 2026 to Thursday, 5 February 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The venue location is Hall 1 and Za’abeel Halls 1 to 3, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, and the on-site venue phone shown for this event is +971 4 332 1000. For broader DWTC assistance, you can also use 800 DWTC (3982) or +971 4 389 3999. Doors open at 10:00am on both days, with closing at 5:30pm on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 and 4:00pm on Thursday, 5 February 2026.
Two co-located shows, one supply-chain story
Because AIME and MRO Middle East run side by side, you can cover cabin experience and technical reliability in a single visit. The organisers position the combined event as trade-focused, so you will mainly meet airline teams, OEMs, lessors, suppliers, and MRO decision-makers (trade-only, not suitable for children under 16). Meanwhile, the 2026 edition also leans into cross-sector collaboration, so you can move from interiors to maintenance conversations without leaving the campus. As a result, even a short two-day trip can feel productive if you arrive with clear meeting targets.
Cabin interiors priorities that draw buyers
AIME tends to pull conversations around passenger experience, cabin materials, lighting, seating concepts, and inflight connectivity. However, it also works as a practical sourcing floor, because you can compare multiple suppliers quickly once you stay disciplined with time. If you come from hospitality or premium travel design, you will likely enjoy the human side of interiors and the details of comfort upgrades (suitable for couples, suitable for solo). If your goal is supplier scouting, book short meetings early, then leave time for walk-by discovery.
MRO Middle East for maintenance, repair, and readiness
MRO Middle East focuses on the commercial aviation aftermarket, so conversations often centre on component support, tooling, digital maintenance planning, and operational resilience. Additionally, the show’s Go Live! Theatre programme typically brings practical, shop-floor themes into short sessions, which helps if you want insight without a full conference schedule. You can treat the show floor as a fast intelligence scan, then turn the second day into deeper discussions with the most relevant exhibitors.
A practical plan for one day or two
If you only have Wednesday, 4 February 2026, arrive close to doors opening, start in Hall 1, and then shift into Za’abeel Halls 1 to 3 before lunch while energy stays high. Meanwhile, if you have both days, use Wednesday for wide exploration, then use Thursday, 5 February 2026 for second meetings and specification talk, because the earlier close can encourage focused agendas. Also, badge pickup opens earlier, so you can reduce queues by collecting on Tuesday, 3 February 2026 from 8:00am to 6:00pm, or early on show mornings. Plan your walk like a route, because crossing halls repeatedly can cost you an hour.
Travel, access, and parking patterns around DWTC
DWTC sits directly on Sheikh Zayed Road, so driving feels straightforward, yet morning arrivals can tighten quickly when several exhibitions overlap. However, the Dubai Metro Red Line can save time because World Trade Centre Station sits close to the entrance, and trains usually run frequently during commuting windows. If you come by taxi, the event guidance points to a taxi rank near the Ibis Hotel at Exhibition Plaza, which can help at peak exit times. For visitors driving in, DWTC notes multi-storey parking capacity around 5,000 cars, yet parking can still fill during busy morning blocks, so arriving earlier often pays off.
What to know before you arrive in February
Weather around the show looks comfortable, with mostly sunny conditions on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 at about 23°C daytime and 14°C at night, then plenty of sunshine on Thursday, 5 February 2026 near 24°C daytime and 15°C at night, so a light jacket helps indoors with strong air-conditioning. Because traffic builds on Sheikh Zayed Road during morning arrivals, consider metro entry if you want fewer parking loops, and aim to arrive before mid-morning for smoother badge collection. Registration policy states free visitor registration until Monday, 5 January 2026, while registrations from Tuesday, 6 January 2026 show a US$70 plus VAT fee, which converts to approximately AED 260 plus VAT, and on-site registration is US$100 plus VAT, or approximately AED 370 plus VAT, so ticket and door prices may change and remain approximate. To stay safe, use MRO MIDDLE EAST OFFICIAL REGISTRATION channels operated by AVIATION WEEK EVENTS and INFORMA MARKETS, and avoid unofficial resellers. Arrive early on Wednesday to secure parking and protect your meeting schedule. Finally, in the spirit of how the editor at www.few.ae frames business events, the best visit usually comes from one clear goal, plus time left open for unexpected conversations.
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