Mid East's largest wedding expo hosts Dubai launch of top Lebanese bridal collection

Mahfouz's latest bridal design series - 'Dreamer' collection will be unveiled to the local and international market at the wedding extravaganza.

"My client base is very exclusive and this show will give me access to Dubai's highly influential bridal market, "said Mahfouz.

The leading designer's 2005 spring/summer collection will also make its Dubai debut at the bride show having been unveiled recently at the well known Alta Moda show in Rome.

"We have a number of designers that have chosen this show for the regional unveiling of some of their newest wedding designs, "said Charlotte Proudman, Event Manager, The Bride Show Dubai 2005.

"Abed Mahfouz is a highly renowned bridal wear designer and he will definitely add to the sophistication of this year's show."

The Bride Show Dubai 2005 runs until Friday 15 April and features over 20 fashion shows by leading international and regional designers. The highly anticipated Swarovski Young Designers Award will for the grand finale of the exhibition.

"Visitor numbers so far, have surpassed our expectations and this certainly will be the biggest bride show in the event's eight-year history, "added Proudman.

The Bride Show 2005 is held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Ladies Club.

Diamond sponsors of The Bride Show 2005 include Swarovski, Abu Haleeqa, Eternity Jewellery, Paris Gallery Day Spa, Moora Beauty Salon, Al Boom Tourist Village, Hafeet Gardens, Melady, Lenôtre, Reem Studio and Light House Stage Design.