Cosmoprof Asia has confirmed the launch of Dubai, a new two-day B2B event to be held 14-15, 2026. The new platform aims to promote trade between global beauty marks and mid-Easten, North Africa buyers and Central Asia.
New Expansion Targets 3.5 Billion Consumer Reach
The event will be held in Dubai, leveraging the city’s central location and strong infrastructure. According to Cosmoprof Asia Ltd, the initiative opens direct access to over 3.5 billion consumers within an eight-hour flight radius. The format will focus on one-on-one meetings designed to facilitate high-impact business connections in the fast-growing MENA beauty market, which is expected to reach US$60 billion by 2026.
Cosmoprof Connect Dubai is a joint initiative by BolognaFiere and Informa Markets. Organisers confirmed that the expansion strengthens the Cosmoprof brand’s strategic role as a global connector for the beauty industry.
New Additions for Cosmoprof Asia 2025
The announcement was made ahead of Cosmoprof Asia 2025, which will run from November 11–14 in Hong Kong across two venues: AsiaWorld-Expo for the cosmetic supply chain and Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre for branded finished products. The 2025 edition is expected to welcome over 70,000 attendees and 2,800 exhibitors, including about 20 international pavilions.
Two new content zones will launch at the 2025 edition:
Beauty materials and formation Asia (BIFA): A conference and Expo developed with Hong Kong Socosity of Cosmetic Chemists and China Scc, running 11th – 12th November. This will focus on R&D, ingredients and scientific innovations, and respond to the growing demand for science-based beauty solutions in the Asia Pacific.
Fragrance Avenue: A new zone dedicated to fragrance, with a focus on niche perfumery. This section will feature immersive experiences and benefit from collaboration with Esxence, a recognised name in artistic fragrance events.
These additions are set to enhance networking, sourcing, and content value for brands, chemists, retailers, and distributors attending Cosmoprof Asia.
Regional Insights Highlighted in Dubai
The event is held in Dubai, which benefits from the city’s central location and strong infrastructure. According to Cosmoprof Asia Limited, the initiative opens directly for more than 3.5 billion consumers within an eight -hour flight radius. The format will focus on one-on-one meetings designed to facilitate the high effects of the rapidly growing mana-beauty market, which is expected to reach $ 60 billion by 2026.
Cosmoprof Connect is a combined initiative by Dubai Bolognefier and information Markets. The organizers confirmed that the expansion strengthens the strategic role of the Cosmoprofjeket as a global contact for the beauty industry.