The event will cover 3,500 square metres at Madinat Arena.
Dubai will host the fifth edition of Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai at Madinat Jumeirah from November 30 to December 2, coinciding with the UAE’s 55th Eid Al Etihad celebrations.
Organised by HSME, the exhibition will cover 3,500 square metres at Madinat Arena, bringing together 360 brands and 120 exhibitors. It is expected to welcome more than 7,000 visitors and over 50 pastry chefs, alongside leading chocolatiers and international industry experts.
Antonio Bachour, named World’s Best Pastry Chef, will attend as Guest of Honour. The event will feature live demonstrations, workshops and professional competitions highlighting innovations in chocolate, pastry and speciality coffee.
Joumana Dammous-Salamé, Managing Director of HSME, said the fifth edition marks a significant milestone for the exhibition, which has grown into a platform for culinary talent, businesses and industry professionals.
She noted that the event’s timing alongside the Eid Al Etihad celebrations reflects the UAE’s cultural diversity and Dubai’s growing reputation as an international culinary destination.
The programme will include the Chocolate Fashion Show, featuring pastry chefs and designers from ESMOD, as well as discussions on sustainability, changing consumer preferences and the future of chocolate, pastry, gelato and coffee.
The exhibition will also host the Coffee in Good Spirits Championship and a range of interactive activities showcasing emerging trends across the industry.
Maha El Khoury, Projects and Sales Director at HSME, said the exhibition reflects the evolution of the region’s pastry industry and Dubai’s growing appeal as a hub for international culinary talent, investment and innovation.
