The Fairmont Dubai named official hotel for Index 2002

"The Fairmont Dubai's close proximity to the Dubai International Exhibition Centre (DIEC) means trade shows, their exhibitors and visitors are a key target segment for us," said Michael Kaile, Vice President & General Manager of The Fairmont Dubai. "As Index is the largest exhibition held at the DIEC, it is essential we build a working relationship with the organisers."

One of Dubai's newest landmarks, The Fairmont Dubai opened at the beginning of this year. The pedestrian bridge across Sheikh Zayed Road, linking DIEC and the 394-room Fairmont hotel, appropriately named The Fairmont Walkway, is the first bridge of its kind linking both sides of the busy highway.

"With upwards of 1,000 exhibitors and in excess of 25,000 visitors, Index provides an unparalleled branding opportunity. The Fairmont Dubai is ideally situated offering not only excellent access to DIEC but acting as a reciprocal gateway to the vibrant Sheikh Zayed Road strips for exhibitors as well as local residents and tourists" concluded Michael Kaile, Vice President & General Manager.

Index 2002 will be held at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre from October 2-6 this year.

"The Fairmont Dubai and Index are an ideal match," said Kim Willis, Project Director, Dmg Index Exhibitions. "As striking as the Fairmont is from the outside, its use of interior design technologies is first rate. The hotel is virtually a showcase of what visitors can expect to see at Index."

To date, exhibitors from 40 countries have contracted for Index 2002, which will have first-time representation from companies from Japan, Luxembourg and Morocco.

"Available space is now at a premium and we may soon be in the position of establishing a waiting list," said Willis.

Index 2002 will also incorporate the Arabshop retail and shop-fitting arena.

dmg Index Exhibitions Limited is part of the giant dmg World Media group, one of the world's leading trade show companies with over 400 events worldwide annually. Since establishing in Dubai five years ago, the company now owns and operates four highly successful trade events, including Index, the Big 5 construction and contracting exhibition, The Hotel Show, the trade event for suppliers to the hospitality industry and The Office Exhibition for the office and facilities management sector.