Intersec 2026 is scheduled to run from Monday, January 12, 2026 to Wednesday, January 14, 2026, daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai. For venue support, Dubai World Trade Centre Customer Care can be reached on +971 4 389 3999 or 800 DWTC 3982. The venue address is Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE. For organiser contacts, Messe Frankfurt Middle East can be reached on +971 4 389 4500, and key Intersec team lines include +971 4 389 4509 and +971 4 389 4590. Trade visitor registration is required.
Dates, opening hours, and where it sits at DWTC
You can plan around three full show days, with Monday, January 12, 2026 running 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday, January 13, 2026 running 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Wednesday, January 14, 2026 running 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The exhibition footprint typically spreads across multiple DWTC halls, so you will want comfortable shoes and a simple meeting plan. Also, if you arrive late afternoon, you still get value, but the floor starts to thin closer to 6:00 PM. Entry is trade only.
Visitor entry, registration, and cost expectations
Intersec positions itself as a trade exhibition, so it usually screens for professional attendance rather than casual drop ins. Visitor admission is generally free, so you can treat entry as approximately AED 0, although you still need to complete online visitor registration for access. Meanwhile, some side programs can carry their own pricing, so you should separate “exhibition entry” from “ticketed add ons” in your budget. Bring a work email and ID to avoid delays at badge pickup.
A practical plan for getting value in one day
If you only have one day, start with a targeted morning arrival around 9:30 AM so you are ready when doors open at 10:00 AM. Then, focus on two or three priority sectors first, because decision makers and technical teams tend to hold meetings earlier. After that, you can use mid afternoon for product demos and quieter conversations, because the aisles often feel less pressured. Set your meeting slots before you enter the halls.
A smarter approach for attending all three days
If you attend Monday through Wednesday, you can split the show by purpose rather than wandering. For example, you can use Monday for discovery and short conversations, then use Tuesday for scheduled meetings and deeper technical checks, and finally use Wednesday for follow ups and last minute procurement comparisons. However, the last day can feel time compressed late afternoon, so handle your must do meetings earlier. Multi day visitors should lock Tuesday as the heaviest meeting day.
Who it suits and who should skip it
Intersec works best for professionals in security, safety, fire protection, facilities, critical infrastructure, and related technology procurement, and it also suits solo business visitors who want structured networking (solo, suitable for couples who attend professionally). Because the show is trade only and meeting driven, it is not designed as a family outing (not suitable for children, not family friendly). Still, if you enjoy industry exhibitions, you can build a focused visit even without appointments, especially by arriving early. This is a business focused environment.
Getting to DWTC and moving around smoothly
The Dubai Metro Red Line is usually the easiest option, because the World Trade Centre Metro Station sits close to the venue, and it helps you avoid parking stress. Alternatively, taxis and ride hailing drop you near the main gates, although peak arrival windows can slow the last kilometre. If you drive, aim to enter the area earlier than you think, because access roads around Sheikh Zayed Road can tighten fast during major events. Use the Metro if you want the least friction.
Traffic, parking, and best arrival windows
Because doors open at 10:00 AM, the busiest arrival period often clusters between 9:15 AM and 10:30 AM, and then again from roughly 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM when people exit. Paid parking operates around DWTC and nearby zones, and availability can change by hall load and concurrent events, so treat any parking plan as flexible. Even so, a calmer strategy is to arrive before 9:30 AM, grab coffee, and walk in ready. Parking capacity is limited during peak show hours.
Coming from Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates
If you are driving from Abu Dhabi, you will likely want to leave early enough to beat the Dubai entry build up, especially on Monday morning, and then plan your return after the evening congestion eases. From Sharjah and Ajman, early departure helps even more, because inbound traffic can stack well before Trade Centre. Also, if you plan to avoid driving altogether, consider parking near a Metro station on the Red Line and continuing by train into World Trade Centre Station. Plan your return trip before 6:00 PM to reduce delays.
Weather outlook for Monday to Wednesday
Dubai’s short range forecast for Monday, January 12, 2026 shows hazy sun with around 25°C high and 17°C low, so light layers should feel comfortable. Tuesday, January 13, 2026 looks similarly mild with hazy sun near 25°C and a low near 18°C, which usually suits business attire with a breathable overshirt. Wednesday, January 14, 2026 is expected to bring plenty of sunshine with around 25°C high and 17°C low, so the walk from Metro stays easy without heat stress. No obvious rain or mud risk is showing for these dates.
WARNINGS AND TIPS CLOSING PARAGRAPH
Expect mild daytime weather around 25°C across Monday, January 12 through Wednesday, January 14, 2026, so bring light layers for air conditioned halls and a cooler evening commute. Because Sheikh Zayed Road builds traffic around morning opening and evening exit, arrive before 9:30 AM when possible, and consider the Metro Red Line via World Trade Centre Station to avoid parking pressure. Paid parking is available, but it can fill quickly during large exhibitions, so keep extra time for finding a spot or switching to a taxi. Exhibition entry is typically free at approximately AED 0 with compulsory registration, while any ticketed side events can carry separate pricing, and those amounts may change, so treat all prices as approximately. If you need official help, use DWTC Customer Care at +971 4 389 3999 or 800 DWTC 3982, and for organiser enquiries use +971 4 389 4500. Register early and arrive early for the smoothest day. One editorial note often repeated by the team at www.few.ae is simple: if you plan meetings, the show becomes dramatically more productive.
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