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TRADE WINDS

dmg events' Design

and Hospitality

Shows Strengthen

Dubai’s Growing

Status as Global-

Leading Hub for

Innovation

ubai is set to reinforce its connections. O’Connell added: “With foodservice professionals shaping the
standing as the Middle East’s a carefully curated mix of new and industry’s future; and The Engineering
Dand Northern Africa’s epicentre established brands, emerging talent, and and Sustainability Summit – a vital
of interior design and hospitality this May transformative solutions, these shows platform for sustainable solutions in
when it hosts the region’s most influential embody the energy and creativity that hospitality engineering.
design and hospitality trade show event make Dubai the region’s leading design Attendees can also look forward to
series. INDEX, The Hotel Show, and capital, and champion its fostering of high-energy features such as The Chefs
WORKSPACE– organised by dmg events innovation and ability to set new industry Table, where culinary teams battle for
– return to Dubai World Trade Centre benchmarks.” the coveted ‘Hotel Culinary Team of the
(DWTC) from 27th-29th May, with their For more than 30 years, INDEX has Year’ title, and the exciting return of the
co-location ensuring an unparalleled been the flagship event for the Middle Housekeepers’ Challenge. This year on the
platform for buyers from across MENA to East and North Africa’s (MENA) show floor will be a dedicated VIP lounge
connect with the world’s biggest and most interior design and fit-out industry. The for hosted buyers and VIP’s invited to
innovative brands. event gathers thousands of industry the event from across the hospitality and
With a combined heritage of 30 years, leaders – including architects, designers, interiors industry.
the co-located shows unite the full retailers, and distributors – to explore WORKSPACE, celebrating its 22nd
spectrum of interior design, hospitality, groundbreaking design solutions across edition, is the Middle East’s foremost
and workspace innovation, reinforcing key product sectors, including furniture, platform for workspace design, office
Dubai’s role as the region’s premier lighting, décor, kitchen and bathroom, interiors, and workplace technology.
destination for architects, designers, smart home technologies, flooring and With businesses across the region
hoteliers, F&B professionals, and surfaces and more. The highly anticipated prioritising well-being, hybrid working,
industry leaders to connect for business. INDEX Design Talks will again serve as and technological advancement,
Combined, the shows will span 55,249 the industry’s think tank, hosting debates WORKSPACE will showcase the latest
sqm, feature over 70 countries, and are and discussions that address the biggest solutions shaping the modern work
expected to attract more than 33,000 trends and challenges shaping interior environment. The WORKSPACE
industry visitors, including buyers from design. Summit will gather visionaries to explore
retail, hospitality, commercial real estate, Meanwhile, more than 20 years trends such as AI integration, remote
and procurement. of success has seen The Hotel Show collaboration tools, and wellness-focused
“Dubai’s transformation into a global evolve into the region’s largest and design concepts.
design and hospitality hub is driven longest-running hospitality trade event, O’Connell concludes: “Beyond
by visionary leadership, world-class connecting global suppliers with key showcasing groundbreaking products and
infrastructure, and its strategic location,” buyers from across MENA. The event trends, our free-to-attend conferences—
said Elaine O’Connell, dmg events’ Senior features an unmatched lineup of products endorsed by the globally recognised CPD
VP of Design and Hospitality. “As a centre spanning hotel technology, F&B services, Certification Service—offer unparalleled
for business, trade, and innovation, it textiles, wellness solutions, and cleaning access to expert knowledge, industry
seamlessly connects industry leaders, innovations. foresight, and accredited learning
creatives, and investors worldwide. This year, The Hotel Show will present opportunities. This ensures that attendees
The co-location of INDEX, The three specialised conference tracks: not only stay ahead of the curve but also
Hotel Show, and WORKSPACE HITEC – a powerhouse hospitality gain valuable credentials to elevate their
offers a fully comprehensive design technology summit featuring next-gen professional standing in an ever-evolving
and hospitality ecosystem where innovations from industry leaders; The global market.” dw
professionals can source products, gain Hospitality Leadership and F&B Forum
insights, and forge meaningful business – a premier gathering of hoteliers and www.workspaceexhibition.com

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