The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has become a centre for real estate development due to its booming economy and expanding population. There are several real-estate events held throughout the year that bring together specialists, investors, and key industry leaders.
These events are instrumental to staying informed on all the latest happenings in the sector, including learning about cutting-edge trends and technologies. They also offer prime networking opportunities, whether you’re a real estate professional or you are interested in investing.
We will highlight some of the top real estate events taking place in the MENA region, from conferences and exhibitions to forums and workshops.
1. International Property Show
Gathering real estate experts, high government officials, and investors under one roof, the International Property Show is one of the most pivotal real-estate events of this year.
This 3-day exhibition is one of the largest sales platforms in the MENA region to buy and sell properties onsite. This event will cover all segments within the real estate sector, including residential, retail, industrial and hospitality.
As a property investor, you will get access to exclusive offers and promotions from international and regional property developers, as well as banks and legal service providers, and more.
If you are a real estate professional and want to further develop your career, you can attend the workshops and trainings. These will include panel discussions and presentations where you can learn new strategies and widen your understanding of the sector.
Date
12 – 14 February 2023
Venue
Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE.
2. PropTech Week MENA
Debuting for the first time in 2023, the annual PropTech Week MENA is dedicated to the intersection of technology and real estate. It brings together investors, innovators, and industry leaders to examine the most recent developments in PropTech and the future of the real estate sector.
It includes a range of events, including keynote addresses, panel discussions, exhibitors, workshops and networking opportunities.
Proptech Week MENA also featured over thirty speakers, including Chinmay Shukla (Property Director – PwC), Andre Melo (Property Management & PropTech Director – Majid Al Futtaim), and Binoo Joseph (CTO/CIO – Emaar Properties).
This event is ideal for anyone interested in achieving operational excellence through IoT, automation and other cutting-edge tools. Furthermore, the event has a designated area where service providers can present their products, making it a perfect space to build your brand.
Date
24-26 January 2023
Venue
Conrad Dubai, Dubai, UAE.
3. Smart Built Environment Forum
The CMtoday magazine-sponsored Smart Built Environment Forum is a platform that unites five key built environment verticals: real estate, facilities management, community management, property management, and PropTech.
This international forum will be held in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE. If you are keen on learning more about built environment management, the forum brings together thought leaders to discuss the current issues the industry is facing and share insightful information about recent trends.
Attend this forum if you are interested in a cooperative setting to network and keeping up to date on the best practices in designing smart and sustainable built environments.
KSA
Date
March 01, 2023
Venue
Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Date
May 23, 2023
Venue
Cairo
UAE
Date
October 2023
Venue
Dubai
4. Cityscape Global
Cityscape Global will be holding a landmark event in Saudi Arabia, where hundreds of developers will present breathtaking new projects Regional Cityscape expos will also take place in Egypt, Qatar, and Bahrain
Like all Cityscape events, you can expect thought-provoking speeches from industry leaders covering a range of themes from smart cities and PropTech to urban transformation. Moreover, the event will also feature a design quarter to showcase cutting-edge sustainable design.
Cityscape is keen on maintaining a healthy split amongst attendees between home buyers, private real estate investors, and real estate professionals. Accordingly, that makes this event uniquely beneficial for all.
It provides developers with a great platform to connect with their consumers, and network with other real estate professionals. Additionally, it gives private investors access to exclusive investment opportunities onsite.
As a result, Cityscape has attracted distinguished exhibitors, including DAMAC, Emaar, and Meraas, among others.
Cityscape Global
Date
10 – 13 September 2023
Venue
Riyadh Exhibition & Conference Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Cityscape Egypt
Date
20-23 September 2023
Venue
Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC), Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt.
Cityscape Qatar
Date
24 – 26 October 2023
Venue
Doha Exhibition & Convention Center, Doha, Qatar.
Cityscape Bahrain
Date
21 – 23 November 2023
Venue
Exhibition World Bahrain, Sakhir, Bahrain.
5. NextMove Egypt
NextMove Egypt brings prime real-estate opportunities to property investors and home buyers in up-and-coming zones in the country. Attend to explore prime real estate properties in New Alamein City, The New Administrative Caital, Al Galala and more.
At this event, you can get access to the best offers for both residential and commercial projects at every price point. Moreover, the properties will feature a wide range of units, from studio apartments and villas to beachfront properties.
Whether you’re looking for your new home or your next investment opportunity, Nextmove Egypt is the place to be. Alternative, if you are a real estate professional, the event is also a great place to network, connect with consumers or exhibit your properites.
Date
15 – 17 June 2023
Venue
Cairo International Convention Center, Nasr City (CICC), Cairo, Egypt.
6. International Real Estate and Investment Show (IREIS 2023)
Since 2005, the International Real Estate and Investment Show (IREIS) has been hosting an annual sales and networking event. The event is curated for private investors, real estate developers, and agents from all over the world.
Over the years, the IREIS has attracted exhibitors from across the globe, with previous exhibitors including developers from Spain, India, Cyprus, the USA and beyond.
This year, there will be over 200 projects being presented from more than 50 exhibitors. It will be the perfect opportunity to explore a diverse range of properties and investment opportunities.
As an attendee, you can also check out several financing sources, as well as legal and financial consultations onsite.
Date
6 – 7 October 2023
Venue
Conrad Etihad, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
7. Middle East PropTech Innovation Summit
As technology revolutionises the property sector, events like the Middle East PropTech Innovation Summit become a necessity to stay up to date. The conference focuses on new developments in the real estate industry’s digital revolution, covering topics such as Big Data, IoT, AI software, and more cutting-edge concepts you can leverage.
If you want to find out more about the latest strategies and tools for managing, dealing, and capitalising on real estate assets, this event is for you.
Here, you can network with leading professionals in the field and learn from them as they discuss real-world case studies, offer business insights, and share lessons learned.
Date
23 – 24th May 2023
Venue
Dubai, UAE.
8. Bahrain Real Estate Investment Exhibition 2023
The Bahrain Real Estate Investment Exhibition highlights prominent Bahraini businesses making waves in the country’s real estate sector for the fourth time in 2023. The event will bring together major property developers, brokers and investors under one roof.
The event’s official sponsor is Diyar, Bahrain’s largest real estate development company. It is an excellent opportunity to gain access to exclusive offers for properties. Furthermore, this event has attracted investors from within Bahrain as well as the MENA region.
The event has gotten a lot of government support in line with the country’s ambition to strengthen the sector. Therefore, it is expected that it will continue to attract more attendees in future editions.
Date
9 Feb – 11 Feb
Venue
Bahrain City Centre Mall
9. Gulf Property Show – Bahrain
The Gulf Property Show is a property exhibition that focuses on properties in Bahrain and the Northern Gulf. The aim of the event is to spotlight current and upcoming developments in the region. Moreover, it provides a platform to highlight local and international investment opportunities in commercial and residential real estate.
If you’d like to showcase your properties, this event is ideal for that, as the organisers offer multiple tools and services to support you. This includes free listings of your property on the Gulf Property Show website, the opportunity to host a seminar or workshop at the event, among other perks.
Date
15 -18 March 2023
Venue
Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre (BIECC) Manama (Bahrain)
The fact that the MENA area will host numerous worthwhile and fascinating real estate events is undoubtedly thrilling. Additionally, whether you want to learn more about current market trends, find your next investment opportunity, or grow your business, these events are a wonderful place to network and learn.
| Disclaimer: The information in this article is based on the official websites of the relevant entities and is up to date as of 10th of February 2023. |
