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THEARENA
21–22 SEP 2026DUBAI MEDIA CITY
BUSINESS SERVICES TRADE SHOW
Trade Show for services, not goods
Meet the companies whose services attract customers, expand markets and automate operations.
Visit free · Try a spot free for one hour · Full day AED 3,000
TWO FOCUSED DAYS
Two days of services for B2B companies
Each day brings together companies and conversations around one practical business move.
- AI Services
- IT infrastructure
- Software & SaaS
- Cybersecurity & data
- Process & workflow
Legal, finance, HR and market-entry companies are welcome on either day.
- Market-entry Services
- Legal & compliance
- Finance & tax
- HR & recruitment
- Business setup & operations
LIVE REPORTAGE · ROTATING PHOTO & VIDEO
Inside the Trade Show
Why services need a different trade showMore Details
HOW THE FORMAT WORKS
Services sell through consultation, visibility and trust
The Arena is built around three things services need: sales, visibility and access to real industry know-how.
Services are not products for a shelf or marketplace. The Arena creates consultation handshakes between you and the companies that match your need.
If a service is not visible, it is easy to overlook. Interviews, photos and reportage make expertise easier to discover.
Markets are built by people who show up. Panels and introductions bring C-level decision-makers into the same conversation.
LIVE ROTATION · DISCOUNTS · AUDITS · DEALS
Live Offers from Service Companies
See a useful capability and one concrete offer before you decide who to meet.
150OFFERS
Useful
AI matchmaking for events, a 5,000+ member Dubai business community and practical event-tech integrations.
Offer
Free 30-minute LeadChats audit and a warm-introduction map for your next business event.
Useful
UAE market-entry campaigns, bilingual production and performance marketing for B2B services.
Offer
20% off a launch sprint plus a free campaign audit for companies entering Dubai in 2026.
Useful
CRM architecture, workflow automation and practical AI adoption for service teams of 20–200 people.
Offer
A free operations diagnostic and a ready-to-build automation backlog for one business process.
INTRODUCTIONS · HOW INTRODUCTION CHATS WORK
Arena introduces you each other
Introduction chats are AI-arranged introductions between visitors and the companies showcasing at The Arena — opened before the event, finished at the spot.
You tell us what you need right now — one sentence is enough.
The engine matches your line with companies that can actually help — before doors open.
You get a short chat with a reason to talk and a spot number.
Every exhibitor here opted in to meet you. You walk up with the spot number; they already know why you came. Free for visitors.
Introduction chats50 arranged
- Nadia K. · MARKETINGLooking for a UAE launch partner…
- Omar R. · SAASWhich spot are you on?
- Priya S. · HRWe hire marketers for teams…
- Luca B. · LEGALCan we review the contract on site?
- Mei T. · FINTECHPayments stack — 15 minutes?
- James O. · LOGISTICSFreight routes to KSA, quick chat.
- Sara H. · EXEC SEARCHTwo senior roles to close by Q4.
+43 more arranged introductions
Arena IntroductionsIntroduction chat
Arena · Yuri, meet Tamara (Sandstone People, HR services). She hires marketers for teams like yours — Spot 17, Attract day.
Hi Tamara — I’ll come by before 14:00.
Tamara · See you at the spot — I’ll show how we staff UAE launches.
You choose which introductions to accept — nothing is confirmed without you. Left: the introductions arranged for you. Right: one of them, opened.
From company profile to physical showcaseMore Details
HOW THE FORMAT WORKS
Bring a representative and a laptop - the spot is ready
A no-booth, no-wall format: construction removed from selling services.
No booth walls, build-up days or shared dismantling costs charged to exhibitors.
The showcase format includes a TV, a round bar table and two bar stools.
The commercial value is conversations, arranged introductions and media visibility - not temporary architecture.
FULL-DAY ACCESS · 12 OF 32 SPOTS SOLD
Venue Plan
A 500 m² hall, 16 double-sided units, 32 full-day spots.
Venue Plan
500 M² RECTANGULAR HALLENTRANCE
ONE UNSOLD SPOT → 8 COMPANIES
ONE UNSOLD SPOT
Bring only your laptop with a service presentation — slides, documents, video and more.
8 COMPANIES
One waitlist company per hour, with 5 arranged LeadChats each.
- 10–11 AMCompany from waitlist5 LeadChats
- 11 AM–12 PMCompany from waitlist5 LeadChats
- 12–1 PMCompany from waitlist5 LeadChats
- 1–2 PMCompany from waitlist5 LeadChats
- 2–3 PMCompany from waitlist5 LeadChats
- 3–4 PMCompany from waitlist5 LeadChats
- 4–5 PMCompany from waitlist5 LeadChats
- 5–6 PMCompany from waitlist5 LeadChats
Help us expand this ArenaMore Details
CONDITIONAL CAPACITY · SAME EVENT DAYS
Early-bird sales may unlock more stations
The same event days start with a venue plan for 10 stations. If early-bird revenue covers production, we may build 2, 4 or 6 more stations for those same dates. Each station has two spots, with eight timeslots per spot.
+2 stations = +32 timeslots · +4 = +64 · +6 = +96.
This is a capacity plan, not a confirmed promise.
CHOOSE YOUR ACCESS
Pricing
Register free as a visitor, apply for a free one-hour trial timeslot, or reserve a guaranteed full-day showcase spot.
One hour at an unsold full-day spot. Application is free; allocation is not guaranteed.
For exhibitorsFREE TRIALFull-day Spot — Guaranteed
Dedicated physical showcase, LeadChats and media coverage after payment.
SPONSOR SUBSIDYAED 2,000 SAVEDEarly-bird rate · while subsidized spots remain
- Free event access
- Optional matching profile
Full-day spots create one-hour trial capacityMore Details
HOW THE FORMAT WORKS
Where the free hours come from — the whole model, in the open
Every unsold full-day spot is already built — and would stand idle. Under the #JoinDubai SMB program we split those idle spots into free one-hour trial timeslots for smaller companies. No catch: idle capacity is the only truly renewable resource in the events business.
12 paid full-day spots have a dedicated physical showcase for one complete event day.
20 unsold full-day spots × 8 hours = up to 160 trial timeslots. Each square is one hour, and each hour goes to a company from the waitlist.
Every full-day purchase removes one complete column — eight potential one-hour timeslots — from the free pool. Applications are moderated and allocation is never guaranteed.
FREE TRIAL ACCESS · ALLOCATION NOT GUARANTEED
Waitlist for Free 1-hour Timeslots
Apply free for a timed trial at an unsold showcase spot. A timeslot is not guaranteed, and available capacity decreases whenever another full-day spot is purchased.
Not a draw: applications are moderated; timeslots are assigned by schedule fit and category balance. MADE PROMO — a company published an announcement and earned a second entry.
LIVE AT THE EVENT · HIGHLIGHTS, NOT THE FULL LINE-UP
On-site Talk Shows
Live in the hall across both event days. Switch the day to navigate the on-site conference track.
11:30NOURA GROWTHSAMPLE
Amira Al Mansouri
Co-founder · Growth strategistFrom SMM Reach to a Qualified Sales Pipeline
11:30FLOWSTATE AISAMPLE
Mei Lin Tan
COO · AI operations leadAI Agents for Service Operations: What Actually Works
14:00SIGNAL HOUSESAMPLE
Mateo Garcia
Creative director · B2B media strategistEarned Attention: B2B Media People Remember
14:00SYSTEMS NORTHSAMPLE
Kenji Watanabe
Founder · Automation architectFrom Process Map to Automation in Thirty Days
16:00SANDSTONE PEOPLESAMPLE
Aisha Rahman
People operations partnerHiring the First UAE Team Without Slowing the Launch
16:00CLEARLINE LEGALSAMPLE
Luca Bianchi
Partner · Commercial complianceUAE Contracts: Five Clauses That Protect the Deal
How The Arena and its partners extend visibility beyond the hallMore Details
HOW THE FORMAT WORKS
Our technologies for media footprint & your brand awareness
The Media Center and partnership formats turn useful on-site conversations into content that can keep working after the event.
01TV-STYLE INTERVIEWSRepresentatives can explain the services or news their company brings to The Arena.
02RECORDED KNOW-HOWRound tables and panels can be recorded as talk shows and split into reels, shorts and stories.
03QUOTES FOR PRSpeaker insights can be reused in reportage, media materials and company social channels.
04SHAREABLE MEDIAShort branded interviews and guest photos can be delivered for immediate social sharing.
05SEARCH VISIBILITYPartnership formats can include a magazine review and an SEO-indexed website mention.
06C-LEVEL ACCESSThe Who's Who dinner format is designed for organiser-led introductions between decision-makers.
FROM THE FIRST ARENA VERSION
Partners & Media
Arena compared with a traditional exhibitionMore Details
HOW THE FORMAT WORKS
Built for services, not goods
The Arena replaces booth infrastructure with a recurring sales, media and introduction format.
Both formats have walk-ins; the Arena adds arranged introductions beyond the people who happen to pass by.
Regular focused Arenas keep market activity moving instead of concentrating it in one annual budget.
Media footprint, talk-show content and C-level introductions are part of the format logic.
No booth construction or set-up days: one sales representative and a laptop are enough.
FROM OUR LINKEDIN
Why a trade show for services matters
SHORT ANSWERS
FAQ
How much is a visitor pass?+
Free with registration. Add one current business need and we can start matching you before the event.
What are Introduction chats?+
AI-arranged introductions: we match your need with a company at The Arena that can help, open a chat between you, and tell you which spot to meet at.
How long should I plan for the visit?+
Two to three focused hours is enough for the floor and arranged meetings. Stay longer for on-site Talk Shows and evening networking.
My company sells services too. Can we exhibit?+
Yes — apply for a free one-hour trial timeslot (switch to the exhibitor view), or reserve a full day. Your visitor pass stays free either way.
Where is The Arena?+
Dubai Media City. Final arrival details come with registration.
INVESTING IN DUBAI
How we invest in and support the economy of Dubai & the UAE
Ten ways The Arena aligns with the emirate's strategies.
GOVERNMENTAL & ECONOMIC ALIGNMENT · ALIGNED WITH DUBAI’S STRATEGIES
InvestUAEIn line with InvestUAE and the UAE National Investment Strategy 2031
The Arena invests SecondScreen, Realtime Media, TV Lobby and AI matchmaking — plus a decade of event-tech expertise — directly into Dubai’s business economy.
#JoinDubaiDubai Economic Agenda D33In line with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33
A recurring Arena creates a dependable rhythm of service-company deals, media and introductions instead of one annual spike, while participants carry Dubai’s business story into their own networks.
#JoinDubaiUAE Tourism Strategy 2031In line with the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031
The Arena turns a focused two-day services show into business-tourism demand: visitors meet suppliers, and participating companies share their Dubai experience with decision-makers abroad.
#JoinDubaiDET · SMB DevelopmentIn line with Dubai DET strategy for SMB development
The Arena lowers market-access risk for SMBs: 20 unsold full-day spots can become 160 free one-hour trial timeslots, while a guaranteed full day remains sponsor-subsidized.
#JoinDubaiDubai AI MinistryIn line with Dubai’s AI and digital-economy agenda
Arena matchmaking uses AI as practical infrastructure: it turns one-line company needs into relevant Introduction chats for visitors and LeadChats for exhibitors before doors open.
#JoinDubaiDubai RDI ProgrammeIn line with Dubai’s Research, Development and Innovation Programme
The Arena is a live testbed for event technology, instant media and AI-assisted introductions across service industries — measured through real meetings on a working floor.
#JoinDubaiNet Zero 2045In line with Net Zero and the UAE Circular Economy Policy
No booth walls, build-up days or disposable scenery: the same 16 double-sided units are reused from Arena to Arena, removing construction waste from the format.
#JoinDubaiDWC Airport & Expo CityIn line with Dubai’s exhibition and connectivity strategy
A repeatable services-show format helps convert Dubai’s global connectivity into focused business visits, supplier discovery and reasons for companies to return.
#JoinDubaiUniversal Blueprint for AIIn line with the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence
By integrating AI-assisted matchmaking, relevant introductions and practical event technology, The Arena supports AI adoption that helps service companies grow and makes Dubai's innovation capability visible.
#JoinDubaiDubai ChambersIn line with Dubai Chambers’ global-growth partnerships
Local firms meet visiting buyers and international companies meet the suppliers needed to establish and grow in Dubai — supporting deals, hiring, partnerships, licences and branches.
#JoinDubai
The Arena is a real hall, a real team and a real company — here is who answers for it.
Built by MeYou Arena Events LLC — the Dubai event-tech company behind 10 years of live-event technology. The GITEX live reportage on this page is our own production. Founder: Stepan Danilov.
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Our promises, in writing: full refund on full-day spots until 7 Sep · any spot is transferable to the next Arena, anytime · 25+ arranged introductions on a full day — or half your money back · we never sell or share your contact data.