DEAL show longest running amusements industry gathering in Middle East

This year's show looks set to be the most diverse in the event's 15 year history.

DEAL 2008 welcomed some 200 exhibitors from around the world, showcasing the very latest in rides, games and play equipment; water facilities; audiovisual and theatre equipment; and decorations. Show organisers, International Expo-Consults (IEC), expect even better results for 2009.

Abdul Rehman Falaknaz, President, IEC, said:

"DEAL is organised in a market with tremendous purchasing power and attracts visitors from companies covering the Middle East, including Iran and Iraq, East and West Africa, the Indian subcontinent and the CIS countries."

"DEAL 2009 offers the invaluable opportunity to showcase leisure products and services to thousands of trade visitors, mostly decision makers and senior management professionals. It is also a perfect platform to network with leading global manufacturers, suppliers and service providers from the world over," added Falaknaz.

Major players from the leisure, entertainment, real estate and retail industries will take part in the event, both as participants and visitors. The exhibition has especially witnessed a tremendous growth rate in the past few years and industry experts expect this upswing to continue.

"Following a recent visit to Dubai I was able to speak with a number of operators and companies involved in new developments. I believe that those operating the popular family entertainment centres, especially in shopping malls, will continue their normal pattern of purchasing new products and replacing outdated equipment," confirmed Gerry Robinson, Administrative Officer for the Amusement Industry Council of Europe.

DEAL 2009 will also incorporate a four-day bonanza of expert presentations, including the 2nd WWA Middle East Symposium and specialist seminars dedicated to those involved in the management of attractions and leisure facilities.

Substantial industry support for DEAL is given by the Amusement Industry Council of Europe, including Association Fabricantes Y Exp. Maquinas de la Foia de Bunyol (Spain) Associazone Nazionale Costruttori Attrezzature, Spettcoli Viaggianti (Italy); Amusement & Leisure Equipment Suppliers of the UK; American Amusement Manufacturers Association); International Association for the Leisure & Entertainment Industries; India Association of Amusement Parks & Industries; and the World Water Park Association.