International Apparel and Textile Fair Dubai

The International Apparel and Textile Fair (IATF) is a trade exhibition for the fashion and textile industry, held twice a year—typically in spring and autumn—at the Festival Arena in Dubai Festival City since 2014. As an established B2B platform for the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa), the IATF has positioned itself as a central industry event, offering international companies access to one of the world's most dynamic economic hubs.

With its clear focus on textile innovation, design, and manufacturing, the fair distinguishes itself from other international fashion events. It is organized by Nihalani Events Management, a seasoned trade fair organizer with proven expertise in developing interconnected business platforms.

The IATF showcases a broad spectrum of offerings—from apparel for all age groups to home textiles, fabrics, accessories, and textile machinery. Represented are both advanced production solutions and creative designs from international design studios. Special highlights include products made from jute and leather, as well as a wide array of fashion embellishments that impressively reflect the event’s material diversity.

The event targets manufacturers, designers, and retailers, serving as a key hub between Europe, Asia, and Africa—reinforced by Dubai’s role as a global trade center. Exhibitors primarily come from the fields of textile production, fashion design, mechanical engineering, and printing technology, while trade visitors include buyers, developers, and decision-makers from leading fashion companies.

The fair experience is further enriched by presentations from international brands, fashion shows, networking events, and expert-led workshops that address current industry developments and promote professional exchange.

Visitors to the IATF experience a highly specialized trade fair at a modern, well-connected venue. The Festival Arena in Dubai Festival City provides the ideal setting for an event that combines innovation, international reach, and professional dialogue.

The International Apparel and Textile Fair takes place half-yearly, and therefore for the twentieth time previsibly in November 2025 in Dubai.