Traffic Alert! Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 Draws Thousands to Dubai This Week
- Publish date: Wednesday، 05 November 2025 Reading time: two min read
More than 2,500 exhibitors are gathering at Dubai World Trade Centre this week for Gulfood Manufacturing 2025, and drivers can expect heavier traffic.
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Dubai’s got another major event in full swing — Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 is happening at the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 4 to 6, bringing together 2,500 exhibitors from 72 countries in the food processing industry.
Translation: if you’re driving anywhere near Sheikh Zayed Road or the Trade Centre area this week, brace yourself for the classic Dubai combo — packed parking lots and bumper-to-bumper traffic. Whether you’re heading to the event or just trying to get home on time, it’s worth planning your route (and your patience).
Ditch the Car, Ride the Metro
If there’s ever a week to skip driving, it’s this one. The Dubai Metro is your best friend right now — it’s fast, reliable, and takes you right to the action without the parking headache.
Just note: it’ll be extra crowded during rush hours, so give yourself a bit more time to squeeze in. Or better yet, carpool with a friend — fewer cars on the road, more time for chika before work.
Take Detours or Make the Wait Worth It
If you can avoid Sheikh Zayed Road, do it. Try parallel roads or alternate routes — your stress levels will thank you. But if you’re stuck in the gridlock, make the most of it. Why not grab dinner or hang out nearby until traffic eases up?
And if you’re attending the event, skip the post-show rush altogether by staying for dinner at one of DWTC’s nearby restaurants. That way, you’ll be full, chill, and traffic-free by the time you head home.
Adjust and Conquer
Got strict timings? Leave earlier than usual this week. It might sound boring, but it’s the only surefire way to beat the delays — especially if you’ve got meetings, flights, or dinner plans waiting.