Join the UAE Market Visit Program - January 2026

Melons Australia, in partnership with Export Connect, is inviting melon growers and exporters to take part in the UAE Market Visit Program, running from 24–29 January 2026, to coincide with Gulfood 2026.

This in-market program will give Australian melon growers and exporters the chance to gain first-hand insights into the UAE’s dynamic environment, connect with leading importers and buyers across the GCC, and strengthen their export capabilities through tailored research, tours and meetings.

Participants in the program will benefit from:

• Market and Competitor Insights: In-depth analysis of consumer trends, category and channel insights, and the competitive landscape.
• Guided Market Tours: Structured retail and wholesale market tours.
• Buyer Meetings: Group sessions with leading buyers from prominent regional importers and retailers.
• Export Advice: Ongoing export guidance during the visit to help transform insights into concrete market opportunities.

This is an unparalleled opportunity to experience the UAE’s premium retail environment, connect directly with key GCC importers, and build your business’s export readiness for long-term success.

Hear what the Export Manager of Avolution has to say about Export Connect’s Market Visit Programs:

I participated in Export Connects GCC Market Visit Programs in 2024 and 2025. These professionally delivered tours provided comprehensive and insightful market research, helping us better understand the region. More importantly, Export Connect facilitated targeted meetings with the right trade contacts, enabling us to secure new business opportunities in the GCC. I highly recommend Export Connects Market Visit Program to any food and agribusiness seeking to enter or expand in export markets.

Expressions of Interest are open until Friday 14 November 2025.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enter and grow in one of the world’s fastest-growing premium food markets.