The 2025 edition of the World Cigar Show is moving to a new location within Dubai. This week, it was announced that the show will now take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Previously, the show was scheduled to be held at the Festival City Arena in Dubai. However, the original November 11-12 dates remain unchanged.
The World Cigar Show is relocating to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for two key reasons. Firstly, this venue situates the event in the vibrant downtown area of Dubai, enhancing accessibility and visibility. Secondly, the World Tobacco Middle East—a trade show dedicated to tobacco products beyond premium cigars—will also be held at DWTC on the same dates. Notably, this arrangement also allows attendees of the World Cigar Show to enjoy free access to the World Tobacco Middle East event.
The World Cigar Show is a joint venture between Quartz Business Events and the Premium Cigar Association (PCA). World Cigar Show 2025 in Dubai will give premium cigar manufacturers access to buyers in emerging markets. These markets include the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council, the Arabian Peninsula region), Central Asia, and the Far East. This is the first time the Premium Cigar Association has partnered with a trade show outside the United States.
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