Why Attend · Abu Dhabi 17–18 March 2027Two days. One vision.
The next generation of stay.
Where entrepreneurs meet policymakers, and global brands connect with local innovators.
The MandateWhere hospitality shapes
the next generation of
living, stay & investment.
Set in the heart of the UAE — one of the world's most ambitious hubs for tourism, hospitality and destination development — Future Stay Summit explores how hospitality is reshaping the future of accommodation across the GCC.
As the boundaries between hospitality and real estate disappear, the region has become a global testing ground for new models of living, staying and investing. Driven by tourism growth, Vision 2030 strategies, evolving consumer expectations and institutional capital, hospitality is expanding far beyond traditional hotels.
Across Dubai, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and emerging destination markets, hospitality is increasingly influencing the design, operation and value of residential, retail and urban developments — redefining accommodation as a fully integrated lifestyle ecosystem.
01
Stay Ahead
Dedicated dial-moving, curated and invite-only round tables.
02
Connect
Share ideas with other tourism and hospitality leaders looking to learn.
03
Keep Focus
Guaranteed one-on-one appointments and real-time learning.
The ProgrammeDiscover tomorrow's world with Future Stay Summit.
Day 01
Dive into hands-on Tech Lab Testing, exploring cutting-edge tourism innovations in real-world scenarios. Attend thought-provoking conference sessions with industry leaders, then unwind and network at the evening dinner.
Day 02
Engage in focused 1-2-1 meetings with industry peers and innovators, attend inspiring conference sessions, and conclude the event with a wrap-up — reflecting on key insights and future opportunities.
Sponsors & SuppliersPowering the future of tourism technology.
Join the innovators powering the future of tourism and hospitality at the Future Stay Summit. Collaborate with leading suppliers driving breakthroughs in AI, personalised guest experiences, virtual reality and metaverse travel. Discover solutions in home-sharing technology, robotics and data-driven revenue optimisation.
Buyers & DelegatesWhere the buyers of tomorrow meet the builders.
Join a powerful network of hotels, serviced apartments, short-term rental platforms, attractions, policy heads, investors and government leaders. Engage in exclusive 1-to-1 meetings, immersive showcases and innovation tours designed to spark collaboration and real-world partnerships.
THE VENUEAbu Dhabi · the defining moment.
Abu Dhabi is rapidly emerging as one of the world's leading hospitality-led real estate markets — where tourism, branded living, luxury resorts and destination infrastructure converge to redefine the future of accommodation.
33,000+
New homes under construction in Abu Dhabi by 2029
43,000
Additional units expected from investment zones
126%
Year-on-year increase in branded residence transactions (2025)
AudienceWho is in the room.
Government & Investment
Tourism Ministers, government personnel, policy makers and institutional investors.
Hospitality & Accommodation
Hotels, serviced apartments, property management, short-term rentals and branded residential living.
Tourism Eco-System
Restaurants, transport, attractions, delivery, wellness and experience design.