ME by Meliá Dubai Launches Four-Day Marketplace to Support Local Brands, Offering 40 Free Booths
From May 7-10, ME by Meliá Dubai will host a marketplace in its signature atrium, in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, featuring locally made abayas, jalabiyas and artisanal perfumes.
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ME by Meliá Dubai, a five-star hotel in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa district, is bringing the spotlight to homegrown brands and entrepreneurs through its “ME Dubai Supports Local” initiative, aimed at boosting support for regional businesses.
Launched in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, the event will run from May 7-10, featuring a range of locally made products, including abayas, jalabiyas and artisanal perfumes.
The showcase will be held inside the ME by Meliá Dubai’s signature atrium, which will be transformed into a marketplace.
The hotel will offer 40 complimentary showcase spaces to participating UAE-based businesses. Selected brands will also receive a 30% discount on stays as well as food and beverage offerings throughout the initiative.
Organizers said the event will bring together both emerging and established concepts, giving brands the opportunity to connect with new audiences.
Entrepreneurs and local brands can register their interest by sending a brief introduction of their business to sales.me.dubai@melia.com. Registration is open until April 29, 2026.
ME by Meliá Dubai, a five-star hotel in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa district, is bringing the spotlight to homegrown brands and entrepreneurs through its “ME Dubai Supports Local” initiative, aimed at boosting support for regional businesses.
Launched in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, the event will run from May 7-10, featuring a range of locally made products, including abayas, jalabiyas and artisanal perfumes.
The showcase will be held inside the ME by Meliá Dubai’s signature atrium, which will be transformed into a marketplace.
The hotel will offer 40 complimentary showcase spaces to participating UAE-based businesses. Selected brands will also receive a 30% discount on stays as well as food and beverage offerings throughout the initiative.
Organizers said the event will bring together both emerging and established concepts, giving brands the opportunity to connect with new audiences.
Entrepreneurs and local brands can register their interest by sending a brief introduction of their business to sales.me.dubai@melia.com. Registration is open until April 29, 2026.
