IDEX 2027 Dates — Jan 25-29 Abu Dhabi | Defence Exhibition Stand Builder

IDEX 2027 (International Defence Exhibition & Conference) takes place 25-29 January 2027 at ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre), United Arab Emirates. Organised under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Defence and Tawazun Council, IDEX is the world's largest joint defence exhibition — the 2025 edition registered 1,565 exhibitors from 65 countries and 132,000 visitors, with AED 100 billion+ (USD 27 billion) in deals signed during the five-day show.

## Why Exhibit at IDEX 2027?

The UAE defence budget for 2024 was approximately USD 22.7 billion. The Tawazun Economic Programme requires foreign defence suppliers winning UAE contracts above AED 10 million to invest 60% of contract value back into the UAE economy through Industrial Partnership offsets — making IDEX the canonical venue where Tier-2 international suppliers introduce themselves to Tawazun-aligned UAE primes and SMEs.

IDEX 2027 runs co-located with two specialised parallel exhibitions: - NAVDEX 2027 — Naval Defence Exhibition (ADNEC Marina, adjacent waterfront) - UMEX 2027 — Unmanned Systems Exhibition (subset within ADNEC main halls)

Direct access at IDEX 2027: - UAE Ministry of Defence procurement leadership - UAE Armed Forces General Staff (Land Forces, Air Force, Navy, Joint Aviation Command) - Tawazun Council — UAE defence procurement and offset authority - EDGE Group — UAE national defence champion (25 companies including Caracal, EARTH, ADASI, NIMR Automotive) - Saudi General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) — visiting delegation - Egyptian, Jordanian, Kuwaiti, Bahraini, Omani, Qatari defence delegations - 80+ national delegations including most NATO members + ASEAN + sub-Saharan African - Foreign primes deeply engaged: Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon, BAE Systems, Thales, Rheinmetall, Hyundai Rotem, Hanwha, Turkish Aerospace, Aselsan, Roketsan

The five-day format includes the Capability Demonstration at Al Mansoura range — UAE-organised live-fire showcase of recently delivered platforms.

## Exhibition Stand Solutions for IDEX 2027

Evreka Stand provides turnkey exhibition stand solutions for IDEX exhibitors. Three typical engagement formats:

• •OEM / National Champion custom stand — 300-1,000 m², integrated full-platform mock-ups (armoured vehicles, naval vessel sections, unmanned systems), VIP delegation hosting zone, separate Tawazun-facing offset-partner meeting cabins. Typical budget €150,000-€380,000.
• •Tier-1 / Tier-2 supplier custom-modular stand — 80-250 m², modular skeleton with custom finish + 3-5 meeting cabins. Typical budget €50,000-€140,000.
• •Country pavilion / trade-promotion body — 300-1,500 m² coordinated multi-company pavilion. Türkiye has historically taken 1,000+ m² Turkish defence pavilion at IDEX; Korean, Indian, Brazilian, South African pavilions also annual.

## International Exhibitor Logistics — Istanbul to Abu Dhabi

Sealed-container sea freight Istanbul → Jebel Ali Port (10-14 days) + truck to ADNEC (1.5-hour drive) is the standard path; sealed-container air freight via Abu Dhabi International (AUH) is the fallback for tight timelines (4-6 days). UAE Federal Customs Authority accepts ATA Carnet for temporary import. Visa: Turkish business passport holders receive 30-day visa-on-arrival or pre-approved e-visa.

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is 35 km from ADNEC — typical transit 25-40 minutes. ADNEC offers 73,000 m² indoor exhibition space across 12 halls plus extensive outdoor display area.

## Hall Structure at ADNEC

IDEX uses the full ADNEC footprint plus outdoor and waterfront areas: - Halls 1-3 — UAE national champions (EDGE Group ecosystem) - Halls 4-7 — International OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers - Halls 8-11 — Tier-2 suppliers, electronics, communications, simulation - Hall 12 — Country pavilions - Outdoor display — Armoured vehicles, anti-armour systems, MLRS, larger platforms - ADNEC Marina (NAVDEX zone) — Naval vessels, ship sections, naval drones

Booth allocation typically closes 5-6 months before the show — by July-August 2026 for the January 2027 edition.

## Past Editions — Reference Data

• •IDEX 2025 (17-21 February 2025) — 1,565 exhibitors from 65 countries, 132,000 visitors, AED 100B+ (USD 27B) in deals signed
• •IDEX 2023 (20-24 February 2023) — 1,353 exhibitors, 130,000 visitors, AED 75B (USD 20B) in deals
• •IDEX 2021 (21-25 February 2021) — 901 exhibitors (COVID-restricted)

## Booking Timeline

For a turnkey custom stand to open Day 1 of IDEX 2027 (25 January 2027):

• •July-August 2026 — Booth allocation confirmed with IDEX organising committee
• •September-October 2026 — Design brief + 3D concept + revisions (5-6 weeks)
• •October-November 2026 — Production at Istanbul facility (5-7 weeks)
• •Early December 2026 — Sea freight to Jebel Ali (10-14 days) or air freight (4-6 days)
• •Mid-January 2027 — On-site assembly + UAE MoD security clearance for controlled items
• •25 January 2027 — Show opens

## Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is IDEX 2027? 25-29 January 2027 at ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre), UAE. Co-located with NAVDEX and UMEX. Biennial format.

How large is IDEX? 2025 edition: 1,565 exhibitors from 65 countries, 132,000 visitors, AED 100B+ (USD 27B) in deals signed. World's largest joint defence exhibition.

What is the Tawazun offset programme and why does it matter at IDEX? The Tawazun Economic Programme requires foreign suppliers winning UAE defence contracts above AED 10M to invest 60% of contract value back into the UAE economy through industrial partnerships. IDEX is the canonical venue where Tier-2 suppliers introduce themselves to Tawazun-aligned UAE primes as offset partners.

What is the typical IDEX booth size and cost? Tier-2 modular 50-150 m² (€30-75K). Tier-1 custom-modular 100-250 m² (€60-140K). OEM flagship 300-1,000 m² (€150-380K). National pavilion 300-1,500 m².

Can Evreka Stand build a stand for IDEX 2027? Yes — turnkey design, build and on-site Abu Dhabi installation. Strong UAE network including past pavilion experience (UAE National Pavilion at SAHA EXPO 450 m²). Contact Evreka Stand for a written budget within 24 hours.