"The largest annual meeting place for the construction industry in the Middle East"
THE BIG 5
23 - 26 November 2009
Dubai International Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE
Organizer
dmg world media Dubai Ltd
Welcome to the most important five days for the construction industry in the Middle East, and the largest trade show for the construction industry in the Arabian Gulf. A unique event, combining seven major exhibitions under one roof, featuring more than 2,500 companies from 52 countries.
The most comprehensive event of the year for contractors, specifiers, architects, engineers and buyers throughout the GCC countries. The Big 5 is the annual meeting place for all industry professionals. 41,058 key buyers and decision-makers from the public and private sectors attended the 2006 event, including architects, engineers, contractors and other specifiers.
MAIN EXHIBIT PROFILE
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
From prefab constructions to turnkey solutions, from bricks to concrete slabs, from tools to fastening systems, wall systems to water proofing, from doors to civil engineering and much more...they are all in huge demand in the Gulf region.
Of the 41,058 visitors to last year's exhibition, ,ore than 80% had a specific interest in building and construction.
WATER TECHNOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT
Like to many government policies in most countries of the world, those of the GCC too are focused on the development of new projects and effective strategies to improve water use and management, as well as on mechanisms for reducing all kinds of waste and emissions.
The Big 5 each year attracts thousands of visitors looking for just such new products, technologies and services.
AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
In virtually every new building and construction project in the region, the latest products and technologies for air conditioning, cooling and refrigeration - including indoor & outdoor air treatment & both high and low-tech solutions - are of paramount importance and always in great demand.
At last year's Big 5 Exhibition around 21,000 visitors indicated a specific interest in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
The astonishing growth during the past decade of the hospitality, leisure and commercial infrastructure in the Gulf countries has created a huge market for cleaning, facility management & maintenance products & services. Projected development in the region means that this market will continue to increase for the foreseeable future.
This is one of the most effective ways for investors to protect their property in the long term. Last year, more than 10,000 trade visitors came to see exhibitors in this sector.
GLASS & METAL
The spectacular examples of contemporary architecture & sophisticated civil engineering which can be found all over the region, show just how enthusiastic the Middle East is for these products and the vital importance of this sector.
In 2006, nearly 9,000 professionals came to The Big 5 looking for suppliers and services in this sector.
BATHROOMS & CERAMICS
No less technical and sophisticated than the other sectors at The Big 5 exhibition, bathrooms & ceramics is of key, indeed even cultural importance in the Gulf region.
During The Big 5 last year, the number of professionals wanting to meet suppliers of ceramics & other products and services for bathrooms and spas was more than 12,900.
MARBLE & STONE
The marble & stone sector provides a platform for companies to show natural and artificial minerals & stone for interiors and exteriors and a wide variety of related processes, technologies, tools and accessories.
Statistical Data
Total Exhibiting Companies: 2,839 (up 31.7% on 2006)
UAE Exhibitors: 582
International Exhibitors: 2,257 (79% of total)
Exhibition Floor space: >37,000m², net space sold
Total Visitors: 50,420 (up 22.8% on 2006)
UAE Visitors: 30, 027
International Visitors: 20, 393 (41% of total)
Number of Exhibiting Countries: 52
Number of National Pavilions: 30
Total Nations Represented: 139
Space reservation is first-come, first-serve basis...
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