INDEX International Design Exhibition | Global Trade Show | CENS at Trade Shows

* Why Visit? INDEX is the Middle East’s number one platform to source new innovative products, cost effective solutions and cutting edge design ideas to create stunning interiors. Over 1,000 exhibitors from more than 50 countries showcasing their latest and best products Top international exhibiting brands present National Pavilions from around the world bring the best of their national design expertise to Dubai, including Italy, Germany, France, the UK, Spain, Brazil, Turkey, Thailand, the Philippines and many more New and innovative international products on display An amazing line up of supporting features, live competitions, conferences and workshops INDEX presents an eclectic mix of products and the very latest interior design solutions. The show is a one-stop-shop for industry professionals and attracts leading international brands from all over the world. Now in its 20th year, INDEX`s anniversary edition in November 2010 is set to become better and more innovative than ever before. * Who should visit? INDEX is THE `must attend` event for Interior Designers, Architects, Contractors, Consultants, Property & Real Estate Developers, Contract Furnishers, Fit Out Contractors, Retail & Wholesale Buyers and other industry professionals. * A NEW DECADE OF DESIGN Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2010 and `A New Decade Of Design`, INDEX is the definitive interiors and design event for the Middle East. Taking place from 8th – 11th November 2010 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the event will inspire both exhibitors and visitors alike with an astounding array of fabulous innovative products and services on offer. INDEX is more than an exhibition. The event is the centre stage for the design community that will feature the latest worldwide trends showcasing futuristic design, sustainable initiatives and exciting design collaborations. INDEX’s 20th anniversary show will be a truly iconic celebration of design incorporating design competitions, industry leading conferences, workshops, live installations and interactive features, together forming a unique platform for the entire design industry. * INDEX 2009 Delivered Quality Buyers International Buyers: 71% from the UAE 10% from other GCC/MENA countries 19% from the rest of the world Industry-specific Buyers: 49% interior designers 30% interior contractors 21% manufacturers & distributors Buying Power: US$1.3bn trade sales resulted from INDEX 2009 US184m consumer sales resulted from INDEX 2009 91% of trade visitors had purchasing/specifying responsibility INDEX – The Place To Be! 83% of 2009 visitors stated that INDEX is the most important regional event 2009 visitors stated that: INDEX is the most influential show in the Middle East (80%) INDEX is the meeting place for interior design (82%) INDEX is a must attend event (80%) 2009 exhibitors said that: Exhibiting at INDEX was important to their business (89%) They conducted business with other exhibitors at the show (47%) They conducted business with visitors at the show (61%) * A Growing Regional Market The interior design contracting (IDC) and fit out industry prospects in the GCC remain strong. The total expected conservative spend on IDC and fit outs to all segments (hospitality, commercial, retail and residential) across the GCC is expected to exceed US$14.38 billion in 2010.** **GCC Interior Design Contractive and Fit-out Industry Overview, Ventures Middle East LLC, October 2009 This confidence in the market was proven when 91% of trade visitors to INDEX 2009 stated that they were confident in the market place specific to their interiors related businesses. Of these 69% stated that they expected to experience an increase in spend over the next 12 months and were extremely confident in the regional market place. This demonstrates that the GCC region is continually growing and is a buoyant and lucrative platform for exhibitors to distribute and sell their products from.