Expo Centre Sharjah: trade fairs & events 2026–2027

12 upcoming trade fairs & events at Expo Centre Sharjah, starting with Sharjah International Book Fair (4–15 Nov 2026).

Expo Centre Sharjah, on Al Taawun Street facing the sea, is the exhibition wing of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry: it runs the venue and organises many of its own shows. The current centre opened in 2002 and says it hosts more than 80 exhibitions and events a year.

Address: Al Taawun Street, P.O. Box 3222, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Visitor and exhibitor guide

Official Expo Centre Sharjah website ↗

Expo	Dates
Sharjah International Book Fair	4–15 Nov 2026
Evolve Future Mobility Show	25–28 Nov 2026
The Big Shopper Sale Nov 26, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026 Expo Centre Sharjah	26 Nov – 6 Dec 2026
Hive Furniture Show	26–28 Nov 2026
Surfex	8–10 Dec 2026
Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition – ACRES	21–24 Jan 2027
Jewels of Emirates Show	28 Jan – 1 Feb 2027
Aatmanirbhar Bharat 2027	3 Feb 2027
59th Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show	28 Apr – 2 May 2027
Eid Al Adha Exhibition	20–31 May 2027
Middle East Compound & Extrusion Expo 2025	17–19 Jun 2027
60th Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show	29 Sep – 3 Oct 2027

Stay near Expo Centre Sharjah

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At a glance

Six indoor halls of 4,000 m² each; two can be joined into one 8,000 m² space. Source ↗
Total exhibition space is given as 40,000 m² on some official pages and 42,000 m² on others, including 6,000–12,000 m² outdoors; the pages disagree. Source ↗
There are meeting rooms, majlises and VIP lounges, but the venue publishes no capacities. Source ↗

Getting there

About 10 minutes from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and 15 minutes from Sharjah International (SHJ), according to the venue, and about 23 minutes by road from Dubai via the E11. Source ↗
Metered taxis are widely available; trips to or from Dubai carry an extra AED 20. Family, ladies’ and special-needs taxis can be booked on 600 525 252. Source ↗
The venue says bus E301 runs every 20 minutes from Stadium Metro Station (Ahli Club) in Dubai to the Al Taawun stop. Dubai’s transport authority no longer lists E301 at Stadium station, so check before you travel. Source ↗
Dubai’s intercity bus E308 links Stadium Bus Station with Sharjah’s Al Jubail Bus Station for AED 12; from there, take a taxi or local bus. Source ↗
We found no permanent shuttle. Some large shows run their own: during the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025, free buses ran from Al Rashidiya (Dubai) and City Centre Ajman, Gulf Today reported. Source ↗
AVIS is an on-site service partner for car rental. Source ↗

Parking

Parking for more than 1,600 vehicles, including a 1,200-space multi-storey car park. One official page gives 6,000 spaces instead. Source ↗
There are dedicated parking zones for VIPs and for visitors with special needs. Source ↗
We found no published parking prices.

On site

Restaurants, cafés, ATMs and press lounges are on site. Source ↗
Wi-Fi is available in the exhibition halls for a small fee, and there are separate prayer rooms for men and women. Source ↗
The venue’s own 2025 show manual says smoking is allowed only outside the centre, and that Sharjah Police carry out security checks with bag searches before a show opens. Source ↗

Where to stay

The four-star Novotel Sharjah Expo (200 rooms) is on site, and the five-star Pullman Sharjah (180 rooms) is nearby. Source ↗
Expo Centre Sharjah books special hotel rates by email at info@expo-centre.ae, including breakfast, service charge, municipality fee and VAT. The Pullman and Novotel rates do not apply during SteelFab and the jewellery shows. Source ↗
Hotel transport is offered only for groups of ten or more, and hotel check-in is at 15:00. Source ↗

For exhibitors

Only the official freight forwarders may lift and handle goods on site: Bridgeway Shipping & Clearing, Masstrans Freight, Apparate Freight Services, Basma Hans Cargo and GXPO Logistics. You may ship with your own agent, who must hand over to one of them. Source ↗
Minimum stand sizes are 12 m² for shell scheme and 36 m² for space only. Hall rental covers general lighting and air-conditioning from 9:00 to 22:00, but not security or cleaning. Source ↗
There is no venue-wide exhibitor manual; each organiser issues its own. In the venue’s own 2025 manual, its Technical Division was the only provider of electrical work, outside stand builders paid a refundable bond of AED 100 per m² (up to AED 20,000), and space-only designs were due 30 days before move-in. Source ↗
In that manual, stands could be up to 6 m high in the halls (3.5 m on the central boulevard, 2.5 m for shell scheme), generators were not allowed, and food and drink on stands had to come from the official caterers. Source ↗

Questions visitors ask

Is Expo Centre Sharjah in Dubai?

No. It is in Sharjah, on Al Taawun Street, about 23 minutes by road from Dubai via the E11 and about 10 minutes from Dubai International Airport, according to the venue.

Which airport is closest?

Dubai International (DXB), about 10 minutes away, and Sharjah International (SHJ), about 15 minutes, according to the venue.

Is there a hotel at the venue?

Yes. The four-star Novotel Sharjah Expo is on site, and the Pullman Sharjah is nearby.

Can I use my own freight company?

You can ship with your own agent, but on-site lifting and handling must be done by one of the venue’s official freight forwarders.

Is there Wi-Fi?

Yes, in the exhibition halls, for a small fee.

Venue facts checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Confirm opening hours and transport with the venue or organiser before you travel.