World Health Expo Labs, formerly Medlab Middle East, runs in Dubai from Tuesday, 10 February 2026 to Friday, 13 February 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The venue address is Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre 2, Dubai, and organiser support is available on +971 4 408 2888 or WhatsApp +971 4 245 7111 (message only). For venue assistance, use 800 DWTC (3982) or +971 4 389 3999. Show timings run 10:00am to 6:00pm on Tuesday, then 9:00am starts from Wednesday, with the final day closing at 5:00pm on Friday.
A 25-year milestone with lab focus
WHX Labs Dubai frames 2026 as a 25-year anniversary edition, and it places laboratory diagnostics and innovation at the centre of the week. While the wider World Health Expo runs alongside it in Dubai, WHX Labs keeps its identity tight around the medical lab ecosystem and the people who build it. Because the event is trade-focused, it suits professionals and industry teams rather than casual visitors. (Suitable for solo professionals, suitable for couples in the same sector, not family-friendly.)
The halls and layout you should plan for
This year, organisers flag a move into Halls 2 to 4, Sheikh Saeed Halls 1 to 3, the Arena, and Al Multaqa inside DWTC. That spread matters, because you can lose time if you bounce randomly between zones, especially during mid-day crowd waves. Therefore, it helps to pick one cluster first, then cross once to your second priority area, and only then explore smaller discoveries. If you arrive with two or three product needs, you will navigate the footprint faster.
What the show floor looks like in real life
WHX Labs Dubai highlights 35,000+ professional visits, plus 850+ exhibitors and visitors from 184+ countries, so you should expect a steady flow even on quieter hours. However, the show still works well when you treat it like a curated marketplace, because you can compare instruments, diagnostics, reagents, devices, and lab services in one concentrated route. Meanwhile, “hands-on” moments often appear as workshop-style sessions and live product demonstrations, so you can test ideas quickly before booking deeper meetings. When you keep conversations short at first, you create room for better follow-ups later.
A practical day-by-day approach for four days
On Tuesday, 10 February 2026, doors open at 10:00am, so you can use the first hour to map halls and set meeting points before peak arrivals. Additionally, Tuesday usually suits broad discovery, because you can learn the floor rhythm without rushing into back-to-back appointments. If you want calm aisles, aim for late morning, then return after mid-afternoon.
On Wednesday, 11 February 2026, the show starts earlier at 9:00am, and that extra hour helps if you want supplier conversations before the busiest stretch. Therefore, Wednesday works well for procurement and technical teams who need specs, lead times, and compliance details while booths still have bandwidth. Treat Wednesday as your “deep questions” day, because you already know where to go.
On Thursday, 12 February 2026, the doors again open at 9:00am, and many attendees use Thursday for second meetings and internal alignment. Meanwhile, the wider healthcare week in Dubai keeps the city busy, so you may see heavier traffic outside even when the halls feel manageable. If you plan cross-venue visits, keep extra buffer between appointments.
On Friday, 13 February 2026, the show still opens at 9:00am but closes earlier at 5:00pm, so you should front-load priorities. Consequently, Friday is ideal for final quotes, last comparisons, and quick sign-offs, while you avoid leaving everything for the final hour. If you need one clean wrap-up window, Friday morning usually delivers it.
Tickets, access, and budgeting in AED
For 2026, WHX Labs lists a Standard ticket at AED 139, and it includes access to the DWTC exhibition areas plus features such as interactive workshops and the anniversary lounge. Additionally, a Dual ticket at AED 472 bundles WHX Labs at DWTC with entry to the wider WHX Dubai event at Dubai Exhibition Centre. Prices can shift with policy updates, so treat them as approximately when you plan. If you only need lab content, the single-venue ticket usually makes more sense than the bundle. (Suitable for solo, suitable for couples in the same profession.)
Badge printing and entry flow at DWTC
Organisers say they now run a 100% printed badge model, so you should plan to print on-site using your digital badge voucher in the event app. Therefore, downloading the WHX EVENTS APP before you travel can save time at the doors, especially on Tuesday morning. Also, if you attend as a team, align on one arrival time, because staggered entry can create repeated queue time at badge points. Keep your voucher accessible on your phone, and you will move faster at the gates.
Getting there from other Emirates and inside Dubai
Dubai World Trade Centre sits directly on Sheikh Zayed Road, so driving feels straightforward from Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, and Ras Al Khaimah, yet morning approaches can slow down quickly during a major exhibition week. However, the Dubai Metro Red Line often gives the smoothest entry, because DWTC has a dedicated station and a short walk to the halls. Meanwhile, if you rely on taxis, Dubai’s RTA notes you can pre-book by calling +971 4 208 0808, and fares typically start at AED 5 or AED 12 when pre-booked. If you commute from another emirate, plan your return after the peak exit window, and you avoid the heaviest bottlenecks.
Travel conditions and on-the-day warnings for February
Because today’s forecast tools do not yet provide reliable day-by-day predictions for 10 to 13 February 2026, you should treat any specific outlook as provisional and recheck closer to the week. Still, February in Dubai usually runs comfortably warm, with typical daytime highs in the mid-20s Celsius and cooler evenings, and occasional brief showers remain possible. Therefore, pack light daytime clothing plus a thin layer for strong indoor air-conditioning, and keep a compact umbrella in your bag as a low-effort precaution. DWTC offers multiple paid and free car parks with around 7,530 spaces, yet peak arrivals can still fill the closest lots. If you want predictable access, use the metro, and if you drive, aim to arrive earlier on Tuesday and Wednesday when the first-day surge typically hits. Ticket prices are approximately AED 139 for WHX Labs only, or approximately AED 472 for the dual pass, and you should buy through WHX LABS DUBAI OFFICIAL REGISTRATION to avoid third-party confusion. According to the editor-style notes at www.few.ae, the smartest WHX Labs visit comes from printing your voucher early, entering before mid-day, and saving Friday for quick wrap-ups.
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