Big 5 Global 2026 will bring together international construction suppliers and buyers at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 23 to 26 November, providing Indian manufacturers an opportunity to expand their presence in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) markets. The event will host more than 1,800 exhibitors from over 60 countries, showcasing 55,000 products, services and solutions. International companies will account for 70 per cent of the exhibitor base.

With India's construction market projected to reach USD 1.1 trillion by 2031, growing demand for infrastructure, housing and sustainable building solutions is creating opportunities for domestic manufacturers to access international markets, according to Aranca. Around 80 Indian companies are expected to participate in the 2026 edition.

Pankaj Chadha, Chairman, Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) India, said the growing trade and economic partnership between India and the UAE was creating opportunities for Indian manufacturers to engage with regional construction markets. He added that Big 5 Global would provide a platform to showcase Indian manufacturing capabilities, connect with regional buyers and explore business opportunities across the construction supply chain.

The exhibition will cover construction materials, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) solutions, building interiors and finishes, prefabrication, fire and safety systems, infrastructure equipment and industrial construction products.

Seven co-located events will extend the exhibition's coverage to heavy construction, concrete, marble and stone, urban design and landscape, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR), digital construction, geospatial technologies and facilities management.

The exhibitor line-up includes Liebherr, Bauer, Doosan, Zamil Steel, Anchor Allied, Astral, Dutco Tennant, TOPWERK, MASA and RAKNOR. Indian participants include Aquasub Engineering, C.R.I. Pumps, Astral, Jainson Cables India, Shakti Irrigation, Himalayan Adhesives and HP Adhesives, representing segments such as pumps, piping, cables, irrigation and construction adhesives.

The 2026 edition will also see first-time participation from companies including Midea, Einhell, Reynaers, Innovo Group and Mulk Holding.

Digital Construction World will showcase technologies for construction planning, project coordination and delivery. Participants include Premier Construction Software, Nemetschek Group, Leica, RIB Software and DJI Drones.

The Big 5 Global Impact Trail will highlight products and solutions supporting sustainable construction. Participating companies include NaturaSeal, with VOC-free waterproofing membranes; Prime Middle East, with low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerants; and Deewan Equipment Trading, with concrete reclaimers designed to reduce waste.

Josine Heijmans, Senior Vice-President, dmg events, said resilient supply chains, technology adoption, sustainable solutions and workforce capabilities would be important to improving construction project delivery. She added that the event would connect regional stakeholders with global suppliers, technologies and business partnerships.

Big 5 Global 2026 is supported by government bodies and industry partners, including the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Civil Defence, the Italian Trade Agency, Midea, Innovo and Autodesk, among others.