As Interiors UAE 2009 opened it’s doors, Interior designers, architects, manufactures and suppliers alike flocked to the capital to gain insights into the region’s interiors market.
With visitor numbers exceeding 3,500 at the 2008 show, Interiors UAE 2009, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), looks set to double this figure with the appeal of renowned local and international expertise available throughout the course of the exhibition.
There is high demand in the Middle East for new and innovative design concepts, as a result of which, Interiors UAE 2009 is providing inspiration with industry seminars including: The World of International interior design – Karen Howes (Taylor Howes), Culture connect: the art & craft of preserving heritage in modern times - Neetal Patel & Parvez Mangalorewala (Luxury Cushions), Metamorphosis.......A new era to a Contemporary Mosque, Fariborz Hatam (Adeas), and Sustainable life - Nader Azab (Zayed University).
The exhibition has provided the perfect platform for UK based Luxury Cushions to launch their new collection, styled on the ‘whirling dervishes’ of ancient tradition. To mark this launch Luxury Cushions today revealed the largest cushion in the world, securing them a Guinness World Record, with a judge flying out from London to attend the event and certify the cushion.
Over the next three days Global Color Research will be inviting a select group of Middle Eastern professionals to their seminars to create the colours of the Middle East for 2011. During these sessions professionals will be available to share their thoughts in colour trends for the Interior Design Industry (2011) and speak with other contemporaries about their personal views.
Commenting on the reception that Interiors UAE 2009 has received, Cathy Oates, exhibition director, UBM Live said: “Interiors UAE 2009 has very strong international and local exhibitors participating. Visitors have been thrilled with the diversity of products showcased and we are already receiving very positive feedback from those that attended today.
“The Middle East is a key market, with many projects both underway and planned, Interiors UAE 2009 is proving to be an essential platform for companies that are based here as well as those looking to break into the market, visitors have access to detailed information on the very latest projects, future forecasts and industry trends.”
Interiors UAE takes place from 29 March – 1 April 2009 at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi. For more information, please visit www.interiorsuae.com.
