UAE Calendar · 2026 · October
October 2026 in Dubai: trade shows, compliance deadlines and key dates
October 2026 in Dubai brings two major DWTC exhibitions: Beautyworld Dubai (6-8 October, 30th edition) and WETEX (20-22 October, organized by DEWA). Compliance anchors include the UAE VAT Q3 return deadline (28 October) and the e-invoicing ASP appointment deadline for large businesses (30 October).
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October 2026 in Dubai opens with Beautyworld Dubai, the 30th edition of the region's leading beauty and wellness trade show at Dubai World Trade Centre (6-8 October), organized by Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH. WETEX 2026, the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition, takes place 20-22 October at DWTC, organized by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). Quarterly UAE VAT filers should note 28 October as the Q3 2026 (July-September period) filing deadline. The e-invoicing Phase A ASP appointment deadline falls on 30 October for large taxpayers with annual supplies of AED 150 million and above.
Source dates in this calendar are drawn from official government and organizer announcements. Confirm compliance-related details with a qualified adviser before acting.
Dates
- 2026-10-06
Beautyworld Dubai 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (6-8 October, 30th edition)
- 2026-10-20
WETEX 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (20-22 October), organized by DEWA
notes ↓ - 2026-10-28
UAE VAT Q3 2026 return deadline for quarterly filers (28 October)
- 2026-10-30
E-invoicing Phase A: ASP appointment deadline for large businesses (AED 150M+, 30 October)
Key date notes
2026-10-20WETEX 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (20-22 October), organized by DEWA
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WETEX 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (20-22 October), organized by DEWA
WETEX (Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition) 2026 takes place 20-22 October at Dubai World Trade Centre, organized by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). WETEX is the region's annual exhibition and conference bringing together utilities, renewable energy companies, technology providers, sustainability specialists and government bodies focused on water and energy. The show features a dedicated conference programme alongside the exhibition floor. Entry is for trade and industry professionals; advance registration and exhibitor details are available at wetex.ae.
Beautyworld Dubai and WETEX are professional trade shows; entry for industry professionals and registered visitors. UAE VAT Q3 deadline (28 October) applies to quarterly VAT return filers only. E-invoicing Oct 30 deadline: see the full e-invoicing calendar page for details.
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