The Big 5 2022 in Dubai City, United Arab Emirates for Construction

The Big 5 is the largest and most influential event for the construction industry with its global hub in Dubai acting as the gateway between East and West.

Our mission is to unite the global construction community and provide leading-edge innovation, knowledge, and business opportunities for industry stakeholders to connect, grow, and succeed.

We believe in accelerating progress in the construction industry to support economic growth and promote a healthier and more sustainable built environment around the world.

Our Story

Since 1979, The Big 5 has provided an unmatched platform for construction industry players from around the world to connect, grow, and succeed.

With its global hub in Dubai, The Big 5 provides access to the most innovative built environment solutions manufactured both internationally and locally. More than that, the event is well-respected for its premium strategic content as well as technical CPD certified workshops, along with prestigious awards.

Real estate developers, architects, contractors, engineers, consultants, manufacturers, and distributors from the region and around the world gather here to network, share knowledge and form long-lasting business relationships.

The Big 5 includes seven dedicated product sectors, and its stage alongside nine specialised events that tailor to niche audience requirements, thus catering to the entire construction life cycle: The Big 5 Heavy; Middle East Concrete; Windows, Doors & Facades Event; Gulf Glass; HVAC R Expo; Middle East Stone; The Big 5 Solar; Urban Design & Landscape Expo and FM Expo.

Today, The Big 5 is the largest and most influential portfolio of construction events across the Middle East and Africa, attracting over 100,000 participants, helping industry professionals excel with their projects and be ready for this new and very different era.

Connecting buyers and sellers for 40+ years

The Big 5 has launched hundreds of thousands of products into the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. The event serves as a platform to facilitate partnerships, reconnect with clients, advance knowledge and industry best practices, and to propel local and international businesses into the market.

Who will you meet?

• Architects
• CEOs & Directors
• Contract Managers
• Engineers
• Government Representatives

• Interior Designers
• Plant Managers
• Project Managers
• Purchasing Managers
• Quantity Surveyors