Join Austrade at Gulfood Dubai.

Global Victoria is seeking expressions of interest from export-ready food and beverage businesses to apply for an upcoming Austrade-led trade mission at Gulfood Dubai.

About the trade mission

In 2024, we'll be partnering with Austrade to deliver a trade mission that encompasses retail site visits and access to the Australia Lounge for meetings. There will be display cabinet areas to collectively showcase Australian products at the Lounge, listings in the Austrade e-directory and an opportunity to participate in the Austrade Gulfood Welcome event.

The Australia Lounge, located in the World Food section in the Sheikh Saeed Halls, provides participating exporters with the opportunity to meet with existing partners, as well as new buyers and decision makers during the show. Austrade will also be supporting states with introductions at the show with qualified connections and support with post-show follow up with relevant buyers.

About Gulfood Dubai

Gulfood Dubai is one of the largest global food and beverage sourcing events. In 2023, the event recorded 5000 exhibitors from over 125 countries, unveiling new business opportunities and providing solutions to new and evolving global challenges.

What's included from Austrade

  • Pre-departure and regulatory briefing
  • Invitation to the Gulfood Welcome Reception
  • Site visits to Dubai-based retailers, warehouse/logistics and importers
  • Listing in the Austrade e-directoy
  • Introductions to buyers during the show (where appropriate)
  • Access to Austrade Lounge for meetings
  • Post-event support to exporters on follow-up with relevant buyers.

What’s not included

  • Visas
  • Airfares
  • Accommodation
  • Travel Insurance
  • Meals outside the program events and functions not hosted and/or co-supported by Austrade or Global Victoria
  • Ground transport such as taxis, Ubers and public transport
  • Freight – shipment and storing of product samples.

Contact us

a photo of Louise Osborne Team Lead, Food And Fibre Exports

For more information about the trade mission, connect with Louise Osborne, Global Victoria's Team Lead, Food and Fibre Exports.