Get ready for an industrial showdown with skyscraper swagger! From May 19 to 22, 2025, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is rolling into the capital with full force, spotlighting the emirate’s sizzling-hot manufacturing sector at the prestigious ‘Make it in the Emirates’ forum at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. Known for its glitzy towers and luxury lifestyle, Dubai is flipping the script and showing the world that beyond the Burj and beaches lies a humming, high-tech engine room of industrial brilliance.
The DET’s participation is more than just a booth and a handshake—it’s a full-throttle showcase of Dubai’s capability to produce, innovate, and lead in a sector that’s revving up as a major contributor to the economy. Whether it’s precision engineering, cutting-edge food processing, smart tech devices, or future-focused sustainability solutions, Dubai’s manufacturing ecosystem is stepping into the spotlight. And let’s be honest, when Dubai decides to flex, the world watches.
Held under the banner of the UAE’s broader industrial vision, ‘Make it in the Emirates’ is the perfect launchpad for cities like Dubai to strut their industrial stuff. The DET will be connecting dots between government entities, global investors, and local manufacturers to turbocharge growth, drive foreign direct investment, and scale up exports. This is all in sync with Dubai’s D33 Agenda, which aims to double the economy’s size and plant the city firmly among the globe’s top three economic powerhouses.
And it’s not just about factories and numbers—it’s about crafting a future where innovation meets production, where ambition meets ability, and where the city’s industrial soul dances to the same beat as its entrepreneurial heart. So buckle up, because this isn’t your average industry expo. With Dubai in the mix, you can expect bold visions, big deals, and maybe even a robot or two doing the dab. One thing’s for sure: at ‘Make it in the Emirates,’ Dubai’s making a statement louder than a factory horn at sunrise.
