Destination Dubai Expo Strengthens Study Dubai Momentum Across India Through Successful 2026 Roadshow

Dubai, UAE โ€“ The Destination Dubai Expo, aligned with Study Dubai, the Government of Dubaiโ€™s flagship initiative to position the emirate as a global education destination, successfully concluded its second multi-city India Roadshow 2026, building on the strong momentum and engagement generated during its inaugural edition.

The roadshow showcased Dubaiโ€™s dynamic and rapidly expanding higher education ecosystem across key Indian cities, connecting prospective students and families with internationally recognised universities, world-class campuses, and diverse academic and career pathways โ€” all within one of the worldโ€™s most future-focused cities.

Study Dubai is a government partnership between the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), TECOM Group, and Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET), working collectively to strengthen Dubaiโ€™s position as a preferred study destination for international students.

Curated and organised by Brand Grayscale, a Dubai-based event and experiential marketing company, the Destination Dubai Expo served as a strategic platform bringing together Dubaiโ€™s higher education institutions with prospective students, parents, and education counsellors across India.

The roadshow highlighted Dubaiโ€™s unique value proposition for students, combining globally accredited programmes, strong industry linkages, post-study career opportunities, a safe and welcoming environment, and a vibrant, multicultural student experience. With its geographic proximity to India and student-friendly visa ecosystem, Dubai continues to offer an international education experience close to home for Indian students.

Commenting on Dubaiโ€™s academic framework and student experience, Dr Wafi Dawood, CEO of the Strategic Development Sector at KHDA said:

โ€œDubai offers international students more than a degree โ€“ it offers opportunity. Through globally recognised universities, strong industry connections, and a safe, diverse, and future-focused environment, students can pursue education aligned with their ambitions while building skills that contribute to Dubaiโ€™s economy and long-term growth. Our Education 33 strategy is shaping an ecosystem where learning, innovation, and real-world experience come together, empowering students to succeed in an evolving global landscape.โ€

Through the Destination Dubai Expo, participating institutions engaged in curated one-to-one interactions, structured discussions, and focused information sessions, offering students and parents in-depth insights into academic opportunities and student life in Dubai.

The India Roadshow 2026 took place across three cities:

  • Kolkataย โ€“ February 2, 2026
  • Puneย โ€“ February 4, 2026
  • Bhopalย โ€“ February 8, 2026

For the full schedule, please visit: www.destinationdubaiexpo.com


About Study Dubai

Study Dubai is a Government of Dubai initiative that promotes the emirate as a global education hub. The initiative supports international student mobility while showcasing Dubaiโ€™s diverse, high-quality academic institutions and student-centric ecosystem.


Participating Universities

  • American University in Dubai
  • De Montfort University
  • Amity University
  • Middlesex University
  • Murdoch University
  • Synergy University
  • Plekhanov University
  • SKEMA Business School
  • University of Birmingham
  • MAHE โ€“ Manipal Academy of Higher Education
  • Curtin University
  • Symbiosis
  • University of Wollongong

For more information, visit www.destinationdubaiexpo.com or email hello@brandgrayscale.com.