World Health Expo (WHX) in Dubai, formerly Arab Health, has announced a strategic partnership with Expo City Dubai, which the partners say reflects a shared vision to expand the healthcare event’s global platform.

In 2026, WHX will take place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) for the first time, with Expo City Dubai providing a complementary platform that broadens the experience for participants and reinforces Dubai’s role as a global healthcare hub.

Held 9–12 February at DEC, Expo City Dubai, next year’s event will represent the first edition outside the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

The DEC venue will provide an additional 11,343sqm, bringing the total to 74,402sqm and enabling a broader and more immersive showcase of health technology, cross-sector collaboration, and educational content.

The partnership with Expo City Dubai will provide additional spaces for networking, hospitality, and informal connections. With cultural venues, restaurants, and informal meeting areas, Expo City expands the event’s footprint and creates new ways for the global healthcare community to engage during the event.

Sholto Douglas-Home, chief sales & marcomms officer, Expo City Dubai, said: “Through this partnership, we are creating new platforms for the global healthcare community to connect, showcase and collaborate. WHX is a landmark event on the international health calendar, and Expo City Dubai provides an environment designed to facilitate meaningful exchange, encapsulated within world-class facilities. We look forward to collaborating with Informa Markets to deliver an unforgettable experience for the healthcare community in 2026 and beyond.”

WHX in Dubai expects to welcome more than 235,000 professional visits and 4,300 exhibitors in 2026 for an edition that will feature six CME-accredited conferences, four new certified bootcamps and three dedicated stages – Future X, Frontiers, and Visionary.

Solenne Singer, senior vice-president at Informa Markets, said: “Following the success of our 50th edition earlier this year, WHX continues to grow in scale and significance. We look forward to the move to the Dubai Exhibition Centre, which marks an exciting new chapter for WHX. It offers the scale and flexibility we need to meet rising global demand. Our partnership with Expo City enriches that experience by creating new spaces for the healthcare community to connect in different ways.

Expo City Dubai offers features such as wheelchair accessibility, braille signage, and mobility assistance services. The site is well-connected via the Dubai Metro, major roadways and on-site parking.

Expo City Dubai is building on its legacy as the home of Expo 2020 Dubai and COP28, setting new benchmarks as a blueprint for sustainable urban living. Many of its venues, including Al Wasl Plaza, the Connect Conference Centre (C3), Terra, Nexus, and the Women’s Pavilion, have achieved ISO 20121:2024 certification for sustainable events management.

In 2026, WHX in Dubai will be co-timed with WHX Labs in Dubai (formerly Medlab Middle East), the region’s leading laboratory and diagnostics event. WHX Labs in Dubai will continue to be held at DWTC,10-13 February, creating a city-wide experience across two landmark venues. Together, they will form the world’s largest healthcare event.

WHX in Dubai and WHX Labs in Dubai are held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention.

For more information, visit: https://www.worldhealthexpo.com/events/healthcare/dubai/en/home.html