The 20th anniversary edition of DEAL 2014 - Dubai Entertainment and Leisure show, a major amusement show in the Middle East is set to welcome more than 300 exhibitors from across 33 countries, said event organisers.

The show also expects to attract over 7000 trade visitors from across the region. The event is scheduled to be held from the April 8 to 10 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

DEAL 2014 will be the largest show compared to the previous editions with the key brands from Middle East, Africa, Belgium, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, UK, France, Turkey and USA. DEAL 2014 will also have newcomers from Denmark, Qatar and Singapore.

Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, chairman of event organisers International Expo Consults (IEC), said: “The leisure and entertainment industry has become a strong and stable market with the number of innovative projects being built and existing leisure attractions in this region.

“The 20th edition of DEAL 2014 has been a perfect platform for the market leaders to network with the potential buyers and trade visitors to showcase their latest products and services. Visitors can attend dedicated seminars, see technology at its innovative best, network with industry peers and develop profitable business relationships.”

IEC is aiming to boost the region’s theme parks industry through this show and thereby enabling the exhibitors and the consumers to capture the potential of this billion dollar industry. DEAL is the only platform in the Middle East for exhibitors in these industries to connect with buyers, for buyers to see and test the latest products and services, and for professionals to share best practice and establish new contacts.

“As we are celebrating yet another milestone by organising the 20th edition of DEAL 2014, we welcome more visitors to take part this year in this Middle East’s biggest leisure and amusement show. DEAL has been a gateway to most of the biggest projects in this region over the years. We continue our support in bringing the most innovative trends in leisure and entertainment sector by making this region as the World’s best tourist attraction,” said Sharif Rahman, CEO, IEC.

“We are very pleased to come to the DEAL show once again to meet professionals of the amusement industry here in Dubai. As an exhibitor for the past ten years, we have been delighted to witness the fast-growing pace of exciting leisure projects in the Middle East. Our team at Alterface Projects is looking forward to presenting our most advanced dark-ride technologies,” said Guillaume Gallant, communication manager, Alterface Projects. – TradeArabia News Service