22 -25 MAY 2017DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE

ExhibitingCompanies

600+ExhibitingCountries

49Visiting

Countries

96Number ofattendees

25,415

We welcomed visitors who are working on some of the region’s largest projects. A sample of visitors who came to source products from the following sectors included:

Accessories & Homeware:Aati - Al Tayer GroupHome CentreMeraasParamount Hotels & Resorts

Kitchen & Bathroom:Al DanubeC+O ArchitectsDubai Properties GroupSobha Group PNC Architects

Sleep:Atlantis, The PalmLa Verda Dubai MarinaSkyLine Consulting EngineersVogue Architects

Furniture & Furnishings:2Xl Furniture & Home DécorEmaar Hospitality Group LLCDamac Properties Co. LLCKEO International Consultants

Lighting:Aldar Properties PJSCGodwin Austen JohnsonM H AlshayaNakheel

Textiles:Pan EmiratesPNC ArchitectsRamee Group of Hotels and ResortsTECOM Investments

DDFC chose to endorse INDEX because it is truly the biggest interiors exhibiton that happens in the Middle East. It attracts all kinds of designers, manufacturers and the whole design ecosystem; when it comes to interior design & product design it is the go-to exhibition

Youser Al Souhali, Community Development Manager, Dubai Design & Fashion Council

TOP LINE REPORT

TOP 5 EXHIBITING COUNTRIES

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INDIA OMAN QATAR

INDEX Design Series In The News!

Through media partnerships & press release content, over 253 stories about the INDEX Design Series

were published online & in print. The total reach amounted to an international audience of 90 million+.

A Few Highlights From The Show:

Design Talks sponsored by OFIS: Attendees benefited from the cutting-edge CPD certified educational content focused on the business of design. 50 speakers delivered live & spontaneous panel discussions on the latest trends, challenges & forecasts.

The Harrods Interiors VIP Oasis: Harrods Interiors, born from the world’s most exclusive department store, marked their first venture into the UAE with a five-star VIP Oasis at the INDEX Design Series.

The INDEX Lighting Experience: Using phosphorous paint & UV light, artist Debi Keable created a stunning installation called ‘ a walk -in-the-trees’ inspired by Mandela’s love of walking amongst trees.

World’s Most Expensive Pillow: Neck specialist turned inventor Thijs van der Hilst spent 15 years developing the US$57,000 gold-encrusted pillow. INDEX was the world premiere for this tailor-made pillow.

Brass Bird Cage Seat: Anouchka Potdevin created the cage especially for INDEX! The beautiful brass birdcage, adorned with custom made cushions was on display at the French Luxury Pavilion.

Dates for your diary: 26 - 29 March 2018

To be part of next year’s success story, please contact

+ 971 4 445 3648 +971 4 438 0361 info@indexexhibition.com www.indexdesignseries.com

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