INDEX, The Hotel Show & WORKSPACE return as MENA’s leading trade shows for design, hospitality

UAE – Dubai will solidify its position as MENA’s hub for interior design and hospitality with the return of INDEX, The Hotel Show, and WORKSPACE from May 27-29 at DWTC, offering a premier platform for buyers to engage with top global brands.

With a combined legacy of 30 years, three co-located trade shows are set to bring together the entire spectrum of interior design, hospitality, and workspace innovation.

These events reinforce Dubai’s status as a hub for architects, designers, hoteliers, F&B professionals, and industry leaders seeking business opportunities.

Spanning 55,249 sqm, the exhibitions will host exhibitors from over 70 countries and welcome more than 33,000 visitors, including buyers from retail, hospitality, commercial real estate, and procurement sectors.

Elaine O’Connell, Senior VP of Design and Hospitality at dmg events, highlighted Dubai’s emergence as a global centre for design and hospitality, attributing its growth to visionary leadership, world-class infrastructure, and strategic positioning.

She emphasised that the city serves as a gateway, seamlessly connecting industry professionals, creatives, and investors.

The integration of INDEX, The Hotel Show, and WORKSPACE provides a comprehensive platform where professionals can discover products, gain insights, and establish valuable business connections.

O’Connell noted that a diverse lineup of established brands, rising talent, and cutting-edge solutions reflects Dubai’s role as the region’s creative epicentre, continuously setting new industry benchmarks.

INDEX, a leading event for the MENA interior design and fit-out industry, has been a flagship exhibition for over 30 years.

It attracts thousands of architects, designers, and retailers exploring innovations in furniture, lighting, décor, smart home technology, and more. The INDEX Design Talks will once again serve as a knowledge hub, fostering discussions on industry trends and challenges.

With more than two decades of success, The Hotel Show has evolved into the region’s largest hospitality trade event, connecting global suppliers with MENA’s top hotel buyers.

The show will feature a comprehensive range of products, from hotel technology and F&B services to textiles and wellness solutions.

This year’s event will present three focused conference tracks: HITEC, a summit on next-generation hospitality technology; The Hospitality Leadership and F&B Forum, a gathering for hoteliers and foodservice professionals; and The Engineering and Sustainability Summit, which addresses sustainability in hospitality engineering.

Exciting highlights include The Chefs Table, a competition to crown the best hotel culinary team, and the return of the Housekeepers’ Challenge.

A dedicated VIP lounge will host key buyers and industry leaders.

WORKSPACE, now in its 22nd edition, remains the Middle East’s premier event for office interiors and workplace innovation.

As businesses prioritise hybrid working and well-being, the event will showcase emerging trends such as AI integration, remote collaboration tools, and ergonomic office design.

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