Beautyworld Dubai to host 30th edition amid GCC market growth

The 30th anniversary edition of Beautyworld Dubai is scheduled to take place from October 6 to 8, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event will feature prominent international beauty professionals, including celebrity makeup artist Mary Phillips, known for her ‘underpainting’ technique, and Patrick Ta, who will host an exclusive masterclass. Hair artist Dimitris Giannetos is also set to participate.

A new market report, ‘GCC In Focus: 2026 Middle East Beauty Market Report’, commissioned by BeautyMatter and Beautyworld Dubai, indicates that the GCC beauty market is projected to grow from $14.3 billion in 2025 to nearly $21 billion by 2030. The report suggests the region has transitioned from a passive consumer market to a trendsetter that absorbs and remixes global beauty trends. Saudi Arabia currently accounts for approximately 40% of the region’s total beauty spending, while the UAE serves as a hub for capital and international talent.