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Dubai Land Department Confirms Strategic Partnership for IPS 2026 as Exhibition Floor Expands by 38 Percent

Scheduled for September 7–9 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the 22nd International Property Show unites global sovereign funds, developers, and proptech pioneers.

By 19Network Editorial Team · Aug 11, 2026 · 5 min read

The Dubai World Trade Centre features futuristic architecture and a vast exhibition hall under a clear blue sky.

Dubai Land Department backs IPS 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre from September 7–9, featuring a 38% floor expansion to accommodate soaring foreign investment.

Key Takeaways

Strategic Government Partnership: The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has officially partnered with Strategic Exhibitions and Conferences to host the 22nd edition of the International Property Show (IPS 2026).
% Floor Expansion: Exhibition space at the Dubai World Trade Centre (Halls 4–8) has expanded by 38% compared to previous editions to accommodate over 300 global exhibitors.
Strategic AIM Alliance: Co-located alongside the AIM Congress, expanding the target audience to include sovereign wealth funds, international institutional investors, and heads of state from over 180 countries.
Dedicated Specialized Tracks: Features dedicated conference tracks for PropTech Startups, Future Cities, Design & Urban Architecture, Institutional Investment, and Women in Real Estate.
High Visitor Expectations: Projecting over 50,000 visitors, including developers, mortgage providers, high-net-worth individual (HNWI) buyers, and international delegations.

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced its official strategic partnership for the upcoming 22nd edition of the International Property Show (IPS 2026), scheduled to take place from September 7 to 9, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Organized by Strategic Exhibitions and Conferences, the annual gathering stands as the Middle East’s premier real estate transaction and investment platform, uniting institutional investors, property developers, government officials, financial institutions, and proptech innovators under one roof. Reflecting sustained international investor demand and unprecedented capital inflows into Dubai’s property sector, organizers confirmed that total exhibition space across Halls 4 through 8 at DWTC has expanded by 38% compared to the 2025 edition. The expansion allows the event to accommodate more than 300 global exhibitors alongside an anticipated attendance exceeding 50,000 visitors from over 180 countries. A defining feature of the 2026 edition is its strategic synergy with the co-located AIM Congress (Annual Investment Meeting). By aligning with AIM, IPS 2026 extends its reach beyond traditional retail property buyers to directly engage…