Office 2004 records exceptional turnout from the surrounding region

The three-day event saw an increase of 15% in trade visitors and many early applications for the 2005 event. As the event drew to a close, exhibitors reflected on what was a successful exhibition with various orders and numerous enquiries and requests for estimates exchanging hands.

Bernard Walsh, Managing Director dmg World Media Dubai Ltd. said, "The continuing success of this show is a clear indication to the market that with the level of infrastructure in the region, an office interiors exhibition creates a niche trade show for the surrounding region."

Regional visitor numbers from the GCC and surrounding areas were up on last year's figures with many non-GCC states also visiting the exhibition from India, Europe and Iran.

Phil Chipperdale, Regional Manager for Optima Unilock summed up from an exhibitor's point of view, he said, "For us this was our first experience of the Office Exhibition and it was a great opportunity to showcase our product to the expanding Middle East market. We also received many promising enquiries that we can focus on after the show."

The exhibition ran alongside the Hotel Show, which was an added bonus for exhibitors at each of the shows, receiving a crossover of visitors due to the close proximity of the exhibitions.