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SENHABITAT DAKAR 2027 is the premier event for real estate, housing, and construction professionals, taking place from May 1-3, 2027 in Dakar, Senegal.
Dates
1 May 2027
City / country
Dakar, Senegal
Venue
King Fahd Palace
Event overview
SENHABITAT DAKAR 2027 will be held at the King Fahd Palace in Dakar, Senegal, from May 1 to 3, 2027. This event serves as a vital platform for stakeholders in the real estate, housing, and construction sectors to network and explore new opportunities.
Organized by AME Trade Ltd in collaboration with the Ministry of Urban Planning, the exhibition aims to address key challenges and innovations in the industry. SENHABITAT DAKAR 2027 takes place in Dakar, Senegal.
TL;DR
Attendees will gain insights into the latest trends in housing and construction, network with key industry players, and explore new business opportunities. Attendees include housing ministers and influential policymakers from various African nations.
Exhibitors will have the chance to showcase their products and services to a targeted audience, engage with decision-makers, and enhance their visibility in the booming housing and construction sectors of West Africa. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Manufacturers of construction materials and equipment, Real estate developers and property management firms, Architectural and engineering service providers. Position your offer across building materials.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Halls & areas
1Route des Almadies, Dakar, Senegal
King Fahd Palace in Dakar typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: King Fahd Palace in Dakar typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at King Fahd Palace for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Who runs the show
AME Trade Ltd (Africa and Middle East Trade Ltd.)
How the last edition performed
Next edition
Not announced yet
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
On 2027-05-01, SENHABITAT DAKAR 2027 in Dakar covering Building materials and construction equipment, Real estate development and management services, Architectural design and gives construction buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Sustainability in procurement
What sustainability in procurement means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Automation and labour efficiency
What automation and labour efficiency means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Regional supply-chain resilience
What regional supply-chain resilience means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Hybrid engagement models
What hybrid engagement models means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Plan your trip

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD)
Senegal's main long-haul gateway, inland near Diass. Most international SenHabitat visitors land here; pre-arrange a taxi or hotel shuttle rather than relying on arrival-hall negotiation
TBA
to venue
Approx. 60-90 minutes by road to Almadies, longer in peak traffic
by car
Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
The older Dakar airport, much closer to the Route des Almadies. A limited number of regional flights and charters still use it, so check which airport your ticket names before booking a transfer
TBA
to venue
Approx. 15-30 minutes by road to the venue depending on traffic
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
King Fahd Palace Hôtel
USD 203–274 / night
The event venue itself; listed by Google Hotels as a 5-star hotel in Dakar with rates quoted from about USD 203 and from XOF 113,485 on booking aggregators. Staying on site eliminates daily transfers to the show.
sourceHotel La Detente Dakar Almadies
USD 95–122 / night
Laid-back hotel with outdoor pool, open-air bar, free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking; closest small property in the Google Hotels capture, a two-minute walk from the hall.
Sama Hotels
USD 150–190 / night
4-star with breakfast (paid), free Wi-Fi, free parking, pool, hot tub, air conditioning, pet-friendly policy and fitness centre.
HOTEL DES ALMADIES
USD 95–122 / night
3-star with breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, indoor pool, air conditioning, restaurant, full-service laundry and kid-friendly facilities; walkable to the venue.
Yaas Hotel Dakar Almadies
USD 95–122 / night
3-star with free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, parking, air conditioning, bar, restaurant, room service and airport shuttle; captured listing price about INR 10,061 per stay in the Google Hotels result.
La Résidence
USD 95–122 / night
Appeared in the Almadies hotel search cluster without detailed amenity or rate data; verify distance to King Fahd Palace before booking.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Taxi
Long airport run southeast of Dakar to the Almadies tip. Agree a fixed price or meter mode at the airport desk, and keep XOF cash for the driver.
Public bus (Dakar Dem Dikk / CETUD network)
Moovit lists a bus stop at King Fahd Palace Hôtel in Almadies. Buses are frequent and cheap but slow at peak; useful for staff and for short hops along the Corniche.
TER regional express train
The TER is a feeder into the Dakar network rather than a direct link to Almadies; combine it with a taxi for the last leg to Pointe des Almadies.
Taxi (short hop within Almadies)
Short trips inside Almadies are cheap but rarely metered; fix the price at the start, especially after dark.
Ride-hailing app
App-based rides show a price up front, which avoids negotiation. Keep a cash backup in case a driver asks for it or the app fails on a weak connection.
Car hire with driver
Practical if you are combining SenHabitat with site visits or supplier meetings in Diamniadio or the new development zones; book through your hotel.
Venue parking
On-site parking exists at King Fahd Palace but fills on peak show days; street parking along Route des Almadies is limited, so arrive early if you self-drive.
Hotel airport shuttle
An airport shuttle is listed among the amenities for Yaas Hotel Dakar Almadies in the Google Hotels capture; ask whether it covers DSS, which is the far airport.
Weather
Early May on the Cap-Vert peninsula sits at the tail of Dakar's dry season: expect warm days around 24-28 C, cooler Atlantic evenings around 19-21 C, a steady sea breeze and hazy or overcast mornings. Rain is uncommon in the first week of May, with the rainy season usually building from July. These are climatological bands for planning, not a forecast - check a live forecast for 1-3 May 2027 before you pack, and note that the Almadies coast is breezier and slightly cooler than inland Dakar.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Dakar and the Almadies peninsula have good 4G mobile coverage from the national operators Orange, Free and Expresso, and local prepaid SIMs are normally bought with a passport at operator shops or at DSS airport. Check roaming costs with your home carrier or use an eSIM if your handset supports it. Wi-Fi in the King Fahd Palace conference areas should be confirmed with the venue for exhibitor bandwidth and streaming needs, and it is worth carrying a power bank since hall days are long. Senegal runs on 230 V, 50 Hz with European round-pin plugs (types C and E, with type D and K in some older buildings), so bring an adapter and a short power strip for the stand.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Venue district
King Fahd Palace Hôtel sits on the Route des Almadies at Pointe des Almadies, the Atlantic-facing tip of Dakar, roughly 15-20 minutes by road from the Plateau business centre in normal traffic. The hotel and its conference facilities are the anchor for the show, and most visiting buyers stay within walking distance in Almadies.
Language and currency
French and Wolof are the working languages in Dakar; French is the default for business documents and stand conversations. The local currency is the CFA franc (XOF), pegged to the euro, so budget taxi, meal and on-site costs in XOF rather than EUR or USD, even when your hotel quotes in dollars.
Greetings and pace
Open with a greeting before business: a handshake and 'Bonjour' or 'Nanga def' in Wolof goes a long way. Meetings often begin with a few minutes of conversation, and rushing straight to price can read as abrupt with Senegalese suppliers and distributors.
Dress and business etiquette
Business dress in Dakar is smart but not overly formal: a shirt, light suit or tailored dress works for the fair and for hotel meetings. Bring business cards, keep a light layer for strongly air-conditioned conference rooms, and expect a warm, relationship-first negotiating style.
Tipping and payments
Tipping is not obligatory but is appreciated: small change for waiters, guides and hotel staff, and around 10 percent in restaurants where service is not included. Card payment works in hotels and larger restaurants, but taxis, market stalls and small site suppliers operate in cash.
Food, water and health
Drink bottled or filtered water rather than tap water, and be cautious with unpaved street food in the first days. Dakar's Almadies and Ngor areas have a wide restaurant range from Senegalese thieboudienne to French and Lebanese kitchens, so evening hosting near the venue is straightforward.
Getting around after dark
Roads around Almadies and the Corniche are busy but well used in the evening. Pre-arrange taxis through your hotel or use an app-based ride with a set price, and avoid walking long stretches along the Route des Almadies where there is no pavement.
Registration
Confirm registration and venue access with the organiser before travelling to Dakar. Registration mechanics and badge collection details were not published in the captured pages, so check senhabitatdakar.com or contact the organiser directly before you fly.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: DSS
For the 1 May 2027 opening, book into Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) unless your itinerary explicitly names Leopold Sedar Senghor (DKR) at Yoff, which is far closer to Almadies. Long-haul routes from Europe typically connect through Paris, Madrid, Brussels, Istanbul or Casablanca, while US travellers usually connect once in Europe or North Africa; compare total journey time, not just fare, because a cheap connection can add a long layover. The captured fare searches for New York, London and Paris returned no priced itineraries, so treat any budget figure as a planning band and confirm live fares closer to travel. Finally, if you are carrying exhibition samples or brochures, check the baggage allowance and any customs documentation Senegal requires before you pay for the ticket.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) (DSS): Approx. 60-90 minutes by road to Almadies, longer in peak traffic; Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR): Approx. 15-30 minutes by road to the venue depending on traffic. Allow road or rail time to King Fahd Palace; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near King Fahd Palace: Pointe des Almadies, Route des Almadies, Dakar: King Fahd Palace Hôtel; Almadies, about 110 m from King Fahd Palace Hôtel: Hotel La Detente Dakar Almadies; Almadies, about 420 m from King Fahd Palace Hôtel: Sama Hotels.
Ride-hail: App-based ride-hailing is widely used in Dakar and is the simplest way to move between Almadies, Ngor and the Plateau without negotiating every fare; the price is shown before you accept, which helps when you do not know local rates. Keep a cash backup in XOF in case a driver prefers cash or the app struggles on a weak connection, and confirm the pickup point at King Fahd Palace since the hotel forecourt is large. For airport runs from DSS, pre-booking through your hotel or a known local operator is usually more reliable than relying on app availability at the terminal.
Public transit: Moovit lists a bus stop at King Fahd Palace Hôtel in Almadies, served by Dakar bus routes, so the venue is reachable by public transport if you are staying along the same corridor. Fares are low, roughly XOF 200-400 for a single bus journey paid in cash, but journeys are slow at peak and less practical if you are carrying stand material. For airport arrivals, combine the TER regional express toward Diamniadio or a bus into the Dakar network with a taxi for the final leg onto the Almadies peninsula; confirm current routes, timetables and fares locally, since the network and tariffs change.
Parking: King Fahd Palace Hôtel has on-site parking for guests and show visitors, with the forecourt used for drop-off and event traffic; daily rates and any exhibitor parking allocation should be confirmed with the hotel or organiser, since they are not published in the captured pages. Street parking along Route des Almadies is limited and busy, so if you self-drive, arrive early and expect to walk a short distance to the hall. Coaches and taxis generally drop at the main entrance rather than parking on site.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: May, opening on 1 May 2027: the tail of the dry season on the Cap-Vert peninsula, with warm sunny days, a strong Atlantic breeze in Almadies and hazy mornings. Rain is uncommon in early May, and the rainy season typically builds from July.
Temperature: Daytime highs around 24-28 C and nights around 19-21 C on the Almadies coast in early May, with a sea breeze that makes the peninsula noticeably cooler than inland Dakar. These are climatological planning bands - check the forecast for 1-3 May 2027 before departure.
Seasonality: Early May sits at the end of Dakar's long dry season, so rain is unlikely during the show and most days are hazy, breezy and bright rather than wet. The rainy season usually builds from July into September, which means dust and glare are more likely than rain in the first week of May - still pack a compact umbrella for the odd shower and check a live forecast before travel.
Packing: Pack for warm coastal days and cooler breezy evenings: light breathable shirts and trousers or dresses for the hall, a light jacket or wrap for air-conditioned conference rooms, and comfortable shoes for walking between stands and Almadies hotels. Add high-factor sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, a refillable water bottle and a compact umbrella for the occasional shower. Bring European round-pin plug adapters and a short power strip for the stand, plus a power bank for long show days. Exact temperature and rainfall figures for 1-3 May 2027 were not in the captured sources, so check a forecast in the final week before departure.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at SENHABITAT DAKAR 2027 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Book flights into Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and check on your ticket whether you land at DSS or at the older Leopold Sedar Senghor airport (DKR) in Yoff. — DKR is much closer to Almadies; DSS needs a longer road transfer.
Arrange the airport-to-Almadies transfer and agree the fare before departure: taxi roughly XOF 25,000-35,000 from DSS, or a hotel shuttle if your property runs one. — Confirm fares live; the range is an estimate for planning only.
Check entry formalities for your nationality (visa or visa-free stay, passport validity, yellow fever certificate) with the Senegalese embassy or your travel clinic. — Keep a printed hotel confirmation and return ticket for immigration.
Take out travel and medical insurance that covers Senegal and, if you are exhibiting or handling samples, your business equipment. — Check whether the policy excludes trade-fair activity or business goods.
Notify your bank of the Senegal trip and plan to carry XOF cash for taxis, tips and small purchases; cards work in hotels and larger restaurants.; Sort out connectivity: roaming plan or eSIM, offline maps, a ride-hailing app and a messaging app for exhibitor follow-ups. — Local prepaid SIMs are commonly bought with a passport at operator shops.
Build a meeting plan from the exhibitor list and floor plan once the organiser publishes them, and shortlist the materials, fittings or developer stands you must visit.; Request any invitation letter or trade-buyer confirmation the organiser can provide, and save it with your travel documents. — Useful if your airline or immigration desk asks for the purpose of travel.
Pack for a warm coastal week: light business dress, sun protection, a light layer for air-conditioned conference rooms and European round-pin plug adapters (230 V). — Add a compact umbrella for occasional showers and comfortable shoes for hall walking.
Confirm show opening hours and venue access with the organiser, and check whether any day is trade-only or open to the public. — Public days change the noise level and the type of enquiries on the floor.
Reserve restaurant tables and any evening meetings in Almadies or Ngor, and plan how you will get back after dark. — Agree taxi fares or use an app-based ride rather than hailing without a price.
Confirm the exact days you will attend the 2027 edition (opening day is 1 May) and register or request an invitation through senhabitatdakar.com so you know whether badges are issued online or on site.; Re-check the Dakar forecast for your travel dates, confirm your flight, and leave extra buffer on the DSS to Almadies road transfer before your first meeting. — Build in 60-90 minutes for the airport road leg, longer at peak times.
Reserve accommodation in Almadies: King Fahd Palace Hôtel is the venue itself, with Hotel La Detente about 110 m, Sama Hotels about 420 m and HOTEL DES ALMADIES about 650 m away. — Book early; the on-site hotel and the closest small properties fill fastest around a trade show.
Registration and hall orientation at King Fahd Palace
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
SENHABITAT DAKAR 2027 registration concourse
King Fahd Palace
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
King Fahd Palace
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget

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Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether SENHABITAT DAKAR 2027 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For SENHABITAT DAKAR 2027, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Building materials and construction equipment and Real estate development and ma solutions and benchmarking suppliers at SENHABITAT DAKAR 2027 in Dakar.
Min. budget
$698.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Building materials and construction equipment and Real estate development and ma products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$3,141.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Dakar show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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