Dubai is set to host Dubai Arbitration Week 2026 from 9 to 13 November 2026, bringing together arbitration practitioners, experts, thought leaders and institutions from across the world for a week of discussions, knowledge-sharing and networking.
Since its launch in 2011, Dubai Arbitration Week has developed into one of the world’s largest and most widely attended arbitration gatherings, attracting over 10,000 arbitration practitioners and professionals over the years. The annual event features a curated programme of workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities, highlighting Dubai’s growing influence as an international dispute resolution hub.
A defining feature of the week is its ability to connect arbitration communities across geographical and cultural boundaries. Drawing inspiration from Dubai’s historical name, Al Wasl, meaning “the connection” in Arabic, the event provides an international platform to deliberate on emerging challenges, innovations and developments shaping modern arbitration practice.
With a diverse programme of independently hosted events, Dubai Arbitration Week 2026 is expected to provide opportunities for meaningful engagement among practitioners and institutions, while contributing to conversations on the future of international dispute resolution.
SCC Times is happy to be the Official Information & Documentation Partner for Dubai Arbitration Week 2026 and looks forward to bringing its readers key developments, expert perspectives and highlights from the event.
For further details on the scheduled sessions, participating organisations and venues, please refer to the Dubai Arbitration Week 2026 Event Calendar
