Tour operators
Inbound operators promoting northern Pakistan and heritage travel.
Trade fair guide · Dubai
Arabian Travel Market 2027: a guide for Pakistani travel firms
Arabian Travel Market is the Middle East’s main travel trade show. Pakistani tour operators, hotels and tourism promoters use it to meet Gulf outbound buyers, airlines and destination partners.
Key facts
Arabian Travel Market at a glance
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Dates | 3–6 May 2027, the 34th edition |
| Venue | Dubai World Trade Centre |
| Hours | Monday 11:00–18:00, Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00–18:00, Thursday 10:00–17:00 |
| Theme | Travel without boundaries |
| Visa | A UAE visit visa issued before travel. There is no visa on arrival for ordinary Pakistani passports. Some organisers support visas for registered exhibitors. |
| Weather | Early May is hot in Dubai |
| Health | Carry a polio vaccination certificate when travelling from Pakistan. |
Check before travel: visa rules, fees, processing times and event dates change without notice. This page was checked on 11 November 2026 against the Arabian Travel Market organiser (RX) and Dubai World Trade Centre. Confirm on the official source, or ask us to check for your trip, before you book anything non-refundable.
Who goes
Who from Pakistan attends Arabian Travel Market
Hotels and resorts
Properties seeking Gulf leisure and corporate buyers.
Travel management firms
Companies meeting airlines and hotel groups.
Buyers
Who you meet at ATM
Gulf travellers are one of the largest outbound markets in the world, and many Gulf agencies want new mountain, cultural and family destinations. ATM brings them together with airlines, hotel groups and tourism boards over four days. Prepare packaged itineraries, net rates and photos, and fix meetings in advance through the event’s platform.
Logistics
Hotels and getting around
DWTC is on the metro Red Line. Hotels in the World Trade Centre area, Downtown and along Sheikh Zayed Road are closest. Early May falls before the hottest months, but daytime temperatures are already high, so plan transfers rather than walking between venues.
- Stay on the metro Red Line
- Prepare net rates and itineraries
- Use evenings for buyer dinners
Other travel shows
Building a year of travel trade
ATM is one of three big travel shows many Pakistani travel firms plan around, with ITB Berlin in March and World Travel Market London in November.
Packaging Pakistan
What Gulf agencies want to sell
Gulf agencies look for summer escapes from the heat, and northern Pakistan’s valleys are a strong fit in June to September. They want family-friendly hotels, reliable road transfers, halal food everywhere and clear safety arrangements. Offer three ready-made itineraries with net rates, and be specific about the drive times from Islamabad.
- Summer itineraries for Gulf families
- Net rates and transfer times
- Safety and emergency arrangements
With Go Global
How we plan Arabian Travel Market trips
Go Global has handled 100,000+ trips, including exhibition teams and buyer delegations. For Arabian Travel Market we confirm the dates with the organiser, plan the visa route first, then book flights, rooms and transfers in Dubai, and our team works 24/7 for travellers on the road.
Timeline
A planning timeline for Arabian Travel Market
12 weeks before
Register and plan meetings.
8 weeks
UAE visas and hotels.
4 weeks
Flights and printed material.
1 week
Confirm buyer meetings.
Show week
Stand days and evening dinners.
FAQ
Arabian Travel Market questions
When is Arabian Travel Market 2027?
3–6 May 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
What are the opening hours?
Monday 11:00–18:00, Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00–18:00, Thursday 10:00–17:00.
Which other travel shows should we consider?
ITB Berlin in March and World Travel Market London in November.
Do we need a UAE visa?
Yes, issued before travel.
Plan with Go Global
Planning a Arabian Travel Market delegation?
Tell us who is travelling, when and why. We reply with a plan, the visa route and a quote. Go Global has handled 100,000+ trips, and our team works 24/7 for travellers on the road. Email insights@goglobal.pk or WhatsApp 0320-4111222.