DWTC Hospitality Serves Over Half a Million Guests Across 1,401 Events in H1 2025
The division strengthened its position as a leader in large-scale and bespoke catering, praised for its operational excellence and culinary innovation.
Exhibition catering surged notably, serving 132,146 guests across 50 events—more than double last year's numbers—while the conferences and associations segment saw a 23% rise in attendees. DWTC's non-exhibition events and external event services also showed strong momentum, including support for major gatherings like the Dubai International Boat Show and the Meydan Dubai World Cup.
In addition, the team earned 51 medals at the Emirates Salon Culinaire 2025, winning Best Effort by an Individual Establishment for the third consecutive year.
Looking ahead, DWTC Hospitality aims to expand capabilities and infrastructure to meet rising demand, especially with the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) expansion. As a full-service provider, DWTC Hospitality offers award-winning catering and event planning, with the capacity to serve up to 40,000 guests per day.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
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