Gulf fashion: The International Apparel & Textile Fair returns to Dubai for its 20th edition

Dubai’s professional fashion sourcing trade show returns for its 20th edition. It will take place from November 17 to 19, 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, in Halls 6 and 7. More than 450 international exhibitors and over 5,000 buyers are expected to attend, with the Spring/Summer 2026 and Autumn/Winter 2026 collections set to be showcased.

The International Apparel & Textile Fair (IATF) 2025 features a packed international programme. The show will welcome exhibitors from countries including Australia, Canada, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the UK, the US, and Vietnam.

A “turning point” for fashion in the Gulf

These exhibitors will appear alongside the national pavilions from the Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC), an arm of India’s Ministry of Textiles, GIZET (Ethiopia), and Kyrgyzstan. To strengthen its global position, IATF has launched a Hosted Buyers Programme (HBP), which will welcome more than 20 leading international buyers. Pre-arranged meetings will also be available.

For the first time, IATF presents the ‘Moda Sole and Accessories’ pavilion, dedicated to shoes, handbags, laces, braids, and other fashion accessories. This new pavilion will enable buyers to discover a comprehensive sourcing offering. The show also states that it is placing particular emphasis on sustainability, and will showcase innovations, environmentally responsible production techniques, and sustainably sourced materials.

“The 20th edition of IATF marks a decisive turning point in the evolution of the fashion trade in the Gulf,” says Bhavna Nihalani, the show’s founder and director. “By expanding its range of product categories and optimising the sourcing experience, IATF 2025 brings together the region’s most influential buyers and leading international exhibitors under one roof.”