# Upcoming Startup & Tech Events in Dubai Updated 2026-08-19. Curated — networking nights, founder meetups, demo days, conferences. ## August 2026 Investors Dinner — VC & Angel Matchmaking - **Date:** 2026-08-20 - **Where:** The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai — Al Mamsha Street, JBR, Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Tablon LLC - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/august-2026-investors-dinner-vc Vetted founder–investor dinner for raises up to $2M; free for approved angels/VCs. ## Tech Entrepreneurs Hangout — Aug 22 - **Date:** 2026-08-22 - **Where:** Caféine Club UAE, MAG 214 Tower Shop 09, Cluster R, JLT, Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Dubai Tech Entrepreneurs Hangout - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/tech-entrepreneurs-hangout-aug-22 Weekly pitch-free Saturday coffee meetup for serious tech entrepreneurs. ## Dubai Next Startup - **Date:** 2026-08-22 - **Where:** The Lost Restaurant and Specialty Coffee, Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Dubai Investors Group / ReBexus - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/dubai-next-startup Weekly working session for people building (or about to build) a business in Dubai — no pitching. ## VC PE HNI Startup MatchUp 2026 - **Date:** 2026-08-22 - **Where:** Grand Ballroom, Sheikh Zayed Road (venue shared with badge holders), Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Bliss Productions - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/vc-pe-hni-startup-matchup-2026 Curated matchup of HNIs, angels, VCs, family offices, and startups across Europe, MENA, India, and North America. ## Investor Connect (August 2026) — Pitch & Deal Flow Night | Dubai - **Date:** 2026-08-25 - **Where:** Josephs Cafe, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Ascent Valley - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/investor-connect-august-2026-pitch Focused investor session with 3–5 pre-screened startup pitches. Free for approved investors. ## Tech Enough Happy Hour (Aug) - **Date:** 2026-08-27 - **Where:** DIFC FinTech Hive, Gate Avenue Zone D Level 1, Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Am I Tech Enough / Tech Enough Community - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/tech-enough-happy-hour-aug AI-themed happy hour with panels, storytelling, and open networking at FinTech Hive. ## Tech Entrepreneurs Hangout — Aug 29 - **Date:** 2026-08-29 - **Where:** Caféine Club UAE, MAG 214 Tower Shop 09, Cluster R, JLT, Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Dubai Tech Entrepreneurs Hangout - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/tech-entrepreneurs-hangout-aug-29 Casual Saturday coffee hangout for tech founders in JLT. ## Spotlight: Dubai Startup Pitch & Mixer - **Date:** 2026-09-03 - **Where:** Paramount Hotel Midtown, Al Mustaqbal St, Business Bay, Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Founder Connects - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/spotlight-dubai-startup-pitch-and-mixer Evening live pitches and founder mixer at Paramount Midtown. ## Tech Entrepreneurs Hangout — Sep 5 - **Date:** 2026-09-05 - **Where:** Caféine Club UAE, MAG 214 Tower Shop 09, Cluster R, JLT, Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Dubai Tech Entrepreneurs Hangout - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/tech-entrepreneurs-hangout-sep-5 Recurring Saturday tech-founder coffee hangout in JLT. ## Crypto Expo Dubai 2026 - **Date:** 2026-09-09 to 2026-09-10 - **Where:** Sheikh Saeed Hall 3, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Crypto Expo - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/crypto-expo-dubai-2026 B2B blockchain and digital assets summit for institutional investors, Web3 founders, and regulated exchanges in MENA. ## Arabian Business Expo 2026 — Networking for Founders & Investors - **Date:** 2026-09-12 - **Where:** Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai, Casablanca Street, Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Arabian Networking Group / Tablon Partners - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/arabian-business-expo-2026-networking Day-long expo and networking for founders, investors, and SMEs with on-stage presentations. ## Startup Valley Pitch Night — September 2026 - **Date:** 2026-09-15 - **Where:** MAKTABI Business Center, Sheikh Rashid Tower 18th floor, DWTC, Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Startup Valley - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/startup-valley-pitch-night-september Monthly Startup Valley pitch night — live pitches plus structured networking for founders and investors. ## GISEC Global 2026 - **Date:** 2026-09-16 to 2026-09-18 - **Where:** Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** KAIZEN Events - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/gisec-global-2026 MEA's largest cybersecurity event — 750+ brands, 25,000+ attendees, startup ecosystem track, and CISO networking. ## Seamless Middle East 2026 - **Date:** 2026-09-22 to 2026-09-24 - **Where:** Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Terrapinn - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/seamless-middle-east-2026 Fintech, payments, e-commerce, and digital commerce — 20,000+ attendees and 750+ exhibitors across three co-located shows. ## Forex Expo Dubai 2026 - **Date:** 2026-09-22 to 2026-09-23 - **Where:** Dubai World Trade Centre, Halls 1–5, Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Forex Expo / Huan Qiao Event Management - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/forex-expo-dubai-2026 Large forex, prop trading, and fintech expo — free visitor registration with conference access. ## Shop Arabia DXB 2026 - **Date:** 2026-09-22 to 2026-09-24 - **Where:** Dubai World Trade Centre — Sheikh Saeed Halls 1–3 & Trade Centre Arena, Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Terrapinn - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/shop-arabia-dxb-2026 Retail fit-out and in-store tech show co-timed with Seamless Middle East; free expo pass with pre-registration. ## AI Everything Abu Dhabi 2026 - **Date:** 2026-10-06 to 2026-10-07 - **Where:** ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi - **Price:** Free - **Host:** KAIZEN Events - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/ai-everything-abu-dhabi-2026 Major AI exhibition covering enterprise AI, healthcare AI, startup solutions, and government AI strategy. ## Dubai 2026 Venture Capital World Summit - **Date:** 2026-10-22 - **Where:** One Offices, One Za'abeel (The Executive Centre), Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Venture Capital World Summit - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/dubai-2026-venture-capital-world-summit Global investor community event connecting entrepreneurs with international capital and expansion opportunities. ## Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 - **Date:** 2026-11-02 to 2026-11-03 - **Where:** Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** DIFC - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/dubai-fintech-summit-2026 DIFC's flagship fintech summit during Dubai Future Finance Week — expo, conference, and investor tracks. ## Global AI Show Abu Dhabi 2026 - **Date:** 2026-11-12 to 2026-11-13 - **Where:** Space42 Arena, Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Abu Dhabi - **Price:** Free - **Host:** VAP Group - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/global-ai-show-abu-dhabi-2026 6,000+ AI leaders, startup spotlight, expo with 150+ companies, and access to UAE sovereign wealth and family offices. ## Nov Coffee Connect — Founders & Business Owners - **Date:** 2026-11-28 - **Where:** White Worth Consultants, Sheikh Zayed Road Office 2602, Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Tablon Partners - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/nov-coffee-connect-founders-and Daytime coffee networking for founders and business owners. ## Nov Dubai Entrepreneurs Meetup — Founders & Professionals - **Date:** 2026-11-28 - **Where:** Polline Restaurant, Jumeira Street, Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Tablon Partners - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/nov-dubai-entrepreneurs-meetup-founders Open networking meetup for founders, business owners, and professionals. ## Nov Tech & Business Pitch Night — Founders & Investors - **Date:** 2026-11-28 - **Where:** Josephs Cafe, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Nomad Global Hub / Tablon Partners - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/nov-tech-and-business-pitch-night AI & tech pitch night with live founder pitches and investor networking. ## GITEX GLOBAL 2026 - **Date:** 2026-12-07 to 2026-12-11 - **Where:** Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai (Scale Summit 7 Dec at DWTC), Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Dubai World Trade Centre / inD Events - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/gitex-global-2026 World's largest tech/AI show — Scale Summit day plus four-day expo at Expo City Dubai. ## Expand North Star 2026 - **Date:** 2026-12-08 to 2026-12-10 - **Where:** Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, Dubai - **Price:** Free - **Host:** Dubai World Trade Centre / Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy - **Details:** https://www.dxbstart.com/events/expand-north-star-2026 World's largest startup & investor connector — co-located with GITEX at Expo City; Supernova 0X pitches. --- Source: DXBStart — the working index of the UAE startup ecosystem. 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