Day 1: Tuesday, 23 Sept 2025
Session 2 - 14:30 - 16:00
‘Effective strategies for driving growth in the multibillion Dollar Footwear and Luxury Leather goods market in Middle East’
Day 1: Tuesday, 23 Sept 2025
Session 2 - 14:30 - 16:00
‘Effective strategies for driving growth in the multibillion Dollar Footwear and Luxury Leather goods market in Middle East’
Day 1: Tuesday, 23 Sept 2025
Session 2 - 14:30 - 16:00
‘Effective strategies for driving growth in the multibillion Dollar Footwear and Luxury Leather goods market in Middle East
Day 2: Wednesday, 24 Sept 2025
Session 4-14:30 - 16:00
‘Sustainability begins at the source: Redefining smart manufacturing in the age of responsibility’
DIFLEX 2026 brings together the finest in footwear, leather products, and fashion accessories, offering a platform for industry leaders, innovators, and emerging brands. Visitors can explore an extensive range of products, including:
The MENA retail market, currently valued at over USD 808 billion and growing at 7.12% CAGR, represents a key growth opportunity for the footwear, leather, and accessories industry. Rising purchasing power, increasing disposable income, and strong demand for luxury and fashion products are driving this expansion across the region.
For the leather and footwear market, this rapid retail growth presents a unique opportunity to connect with distributors, retailers, and end consumers. DIFLEX 2026 offers an unparalleled platform for participants, brands, and industry stakeholders to enhance market engagement, forge new partnerships, and explore investment opportunities.
Events like the Footwear Exhibition, Leather Exhibition, and Fashion Leather Exhibition bring together global industry leaders to showcase innovation, trends, and premium products, supporting the continued momentum of the MENA leather and fashion retail sector.
EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIESThe 6th Edition of DIFLEX, the leading footwear and leather products exhibition, is set to take place from 8–10 December 2026 in Dubai, bringing together international brands, manufacturers, and exporters of footwear, leather bags, accessories, and garments.
DIFLEX 2026 is the largest business event in the region for the leather and footwear industry, providing a unique platform for brands and buyers to explore contemporary trends, networking, and forge long-lasting business partnerships at this premier Dubai international trade fair.
The expo will feature a wide range of the world's finest products, including finished leather, leather footwear, footwear components, leather bags, accessories, and garments . Exhibitors will showcase exclusive, high-quality, and sustainable products — a key highlight that distinguishes this footwear fair and leather expo.
This event is an exceptional opportunity for brands to engage with the global designer community and industry professionals, including shoe-making companies in the Middle East, footwear manufacturers in the Gulf, and leather manufacturers in Dubai.
DIFLEX 2026 serves as the ideal stage for leather manufacturers in the Middle East, footwear producers in the Gulf, and Gulf shoe manufacturers to showcase their innovations and products. The event is recognized as the Dubai International Leather Fair, a must-attend international trade fair in the Gulf region.
Attendees can expect to meet industry leaders, discover cutting-edge designs and technologies, and explore global business opportunities. Whether your interest lies in stylish products, sustainable leather innovations, networking with international footwear brands, footwear trade fairs, shoe shows in Dubai, or exploring footwear buying houses in the Gulf, DIFLEX 2026 offers something for everyone.
The DIFLEX Leather Expo 2026 will be hosted at the InterContinental Festival Arena, Dubai Dubai Festival City, and is more than just an exhibition — it's a hub to connect, learn, and grow in the footwear and leather industries. Leading shoe-making companies, leather manufacturers, footwear suppliers, and wholesalers from Dubai and the Gulf will be present, making it the central gathering for the entire value chain, from footwear components to premium leather brands .
فعاليات معرض ديفليكس 2024 تنطلق في دبي 10 ديسمبر
في ظل نمو قوي للإنفاق في تجارة التجزئة بمعدل نمو سنوي مركب يفوق 7% سنويا، مدفوعا بزيادة عدد المستهلكين الأثرياء والشباب في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وإفريقيا، من المتوقع أن تحقق سوق الجلود والأحذية نموًا كبيرًا يقترب من 28 مليار دولار أمريكي خلال السنوات الخمس المقبلة.
DIFLEX 2024, Region’s largest B2B event to run during December 10-12
Surging retail spends in MENA to catalyse footwear and leather growth to nearly USD 28 billion
Retail & Wholesale Surging Mena retail spend to ‘catalyse footwear, leather growth’
In a statement by Verifair, organisers of the upcoming DIFLEX 2024 – the largest international footwear, leather products & accessories trade fair in the region -
Dubai is all set for the Dubai International Leather Fair 2026. Register now for the upcoming footwear expo in Dubai, personalized for both footwear enthusiasts and industry professionals.
The reputable shoes exhibition in Dubai will be held at the top Intercontinental Hotels at Dubai Festival City. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to find out what is booming in the footwear industry and the latest technologies shaping the international fashion footwear trends.
Download our brochures from the website for a sneak peek at the details of the Dubai shoes fair. If you are curious to know about the events from the previous year’s expo, check out the highlights, gallery, and videos that are available on our website. You will get an idea of what to expect at the upcoming international footwear expo in Dubai.
Diflex Leather Expo not only features a footwear collection but also offers a good time to find a wide variety of leather goods, garments, and accessories, including handbags, purses, jackets, pants, and the list goes on. This expo is a must-visit for Footwear Suppliers in Dubai, leather bag suppliers in Dubai, Dubai leather garments traders, and footwear manufacturers in Dubai, showcasing the best of International Brands in Dubai.
Additionally, the event highlights shoe Components Fair and Footwear Components Fair, making it a comprehensive platform for networking and exploring innovative footwear shows in Dubai, including fashion leather exhibitions in Dubai and opportunities for leather exporters.
DIFLEX 2026 will take place at the beautiful Intercontinental Hotels in Dubai Festival City. This top venue makes sure you have a great experience while enjoying the beautiful city of Dubai, known for hosting premier events like the Dubai International Trade Fair & Leather Fair 2026. As one of the top shoe exhibitions in Dubai, this event also brings together International Brands in Dubai and leading players in the leather and footwear industry.
This event is a fantastic opportunity to meet and connect with professionals from the footwear and leather industry. You'll be able to find new business opportunities with leather manufacturers in the Middle East and Dubai, including Footwear Suppliers in Dubai, Footwear Wholesalers in Dubai, and footwear wholesalers from the region. Learn about the latest trends and technologies that are shaping the industry at this international leather fair, fashion leather exhibition, and footwear expo in 2026. Whether you're into leather trade shows or footwear trade shows, DIFLEX 2026 is the platform to connect and grow.
Visit our website to download brochures and get a detailed look at what to expect at the expo. You can also watch highlights and videos from past events to see the kind of excitement and innovation that awaits you at this year's International Leather Fair 2026, the footwear fair, and the shoe exhibition. From top leather trade shows to premier footwear trade shows, you'll find all the essential information for participating in this fashion leather exhibition and footwear expo. It's an ideal event for those interested in the latest from Footwear Suppliers in Dubai, emerging trends, and innovations from International Brands in Dubai.
Whether you are interested in leather trade shows, footwear trade fairs, or networking with shoe making companies and shoe manufacturing companies in the Gulf, DIFLEX 2026 is the place to be. Join us for an unforgettable experience at this year’s Dubai Leather Fair 2026 and footwear expo, the premier shoes exhibition in Dubai.
At DIFLEX 2026, you'll discover leading international brands in Dubai and the Middle East. This event highlights the newest trends in international fashion footwear and premium leather products, showcased at this exclusive fashion leather exhibition. From stylish designs to modern innovations, you’ll find high-quality products that reflect the latest in global fashion.
DIFLEX 2026 features an exciting range of exhibitions including footwear, leather bags, accessories, and garments. Discover booths from top leather manufacturers, footwear suppliers in Dubai, and shoe makers. The Dubai International Leather Fair 2026 will display everything from classy leather goods to the latest in shoe design. Whether you're into exhibition shoes, leather trade shows, or footwear trade shows, there’s something for everyone to explore.
This is a golden opportunity to build relationships with industry experts. Meet footwear suppliers, footwear wholesalers in Dubai, and leading footwear buying houses. Explore shoe components fairs and footwear components fairs to discover the latest materials and technologies. DIFLEX 2026 is the ideal platform to network with key players from shoe manufacturing companies to leather manufacturers in Dubai.
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