The business aviation community will reunite in Dubai when the 11th edition of the MEBAA Show opens on 8 December 2026 at Dubai World Central, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group.
This year, Gama Aviation opened a new Business Aviation Center in Sharjah; Bombardier invested in a new MRO facility at Abu Dhabi’s Al Bateen Airport, scheduled to open at the end of the year; and DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) is expanding its managed charter fleet at Dubai South.
Key exhibitors confirmed for MEBAA Show 2026 include Bombardier, Dassault Aviation, Jet Aviation, Harrods Aviation, Universal Aviation, AEG Fuels and Lufthansa Technik. From the UAE, Gama Aviation, Falcon Aviation and RoyalJet will also participate. Confirmed sponsors include Jetex, Registry of Aruba and DC Aviation.
The MEBAA Show 2026 also marks the 20-year anniversary of the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA), under the leadership of its Founding and Executive Chairman, Ali Alnaqbi.
This year’s edition highlights the region’s growing leadership and influence within the global business aviation sector, while emphasizing its role in advancing innovation, technology and operational excellence.
Over three days, the event will bring together global industry leaders, innovators and visionaries to support the continued development of business aviation.
