Leading exhibitors from around the world gear up for The Bride Show Dubai 2006

The show will be held from April 4-7 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammad Bin Rashed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Ladies Club and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs.

Over 250 exhibitors spanning the entire spectrum of the wedding and fashion industry including wedding gowns, jewellery, beauty and hair, international couture fashions, wedding organisers, venues, honeymoon destinations and more, have already confirmed their participation in the ninth edition of the event.

Some of the leading exhibitors at The Bride Show Dubai 2006 include, Johnson & Johnson, Mövenpick Hotel, Bur Dubai, Swarovski, Shataff Jewellers, Fantazia, Nefertity, The Wedding Shop, Intercontinental Hotel, Fashion Studio, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Chantelle Middle East, Bin Hendi / Jacob & Co, Marico Industries, Motivate Publishing, Burjuman Center, Design World, The Fairmont Hotel, Picture Perfect, Jacy Kay, The Ritz Carlton, Dubai, Dhamani Jewels, Prateeksha and Ajman Kempinski Hotel & Resort.

'With each year, the exhibitor participation at The Bride Show Dubai has increased significantly, and looking at the response generated so far, this trend is certain to continue this year too. Moreover, the increase in the number of exhibitors is matched with a range of products and services that are elegant, fashionable and in line with latest industry trends. It is interesting to note that every year newer product categories and bigger names are making their way to the exhibition area,' said Charlotte Proudman, Event Manager, The Bride Show Dubai 2006.

Sponsors of The Bride Show Dubai 2006 are Pistache, Alyashmac, Linx, Burjuman, Eternity, Technopro, Abu Haleeqa Stores, Swarovski, Shattaf Jewellers, Provoke Cosmetics, Dubai Ladies Club, Gabi Photos, Rave Audiovisual and the Association of Professional Interior Designers.

A major exhibitor at The Bride Show Dubai is the Chantelle Group, the top French leader of women's lingerie. The company is known for the diversity of its brands, which perfectly meet the needs of consumers around the world. Chantelle's top three brands include, Passionata, Chantelle and Darjeeling. The Group employs over 4000 people globally and is consolidating its position as one of the leading manufacturers of lingerie in the world.

Karen and Nathalie, Lebanese fashion consultants who will be participating in The Bride Show Dubai, will offer a range of customized and personalized services, such as accompanied shopping for the bride's trousseau and providing total fashion solutions to customers.

'We also propose a selective range of high standard fashion accessories and jewelleries, featuring exclusive creations all designed by Lebanese artists. During the Bride Show, we will be launching a very distinguished line of clothing, which is sure to attract a lot of visitors,' said Nathalie Haddad.

The Bride Show Dubai 2006 is set to be a comprehensive event, with a range of innovative services on display. MarriageMent, the Dubai-based wedding planner for instance, will look to familiarise visitors on the role of wedding planners during weddings. The company plans to conduct a raffle draw for visitors at the exhibition where one winner will win a free wedding planning package.

'Although the idea of hiring the services of wedding planners is comparatively new in Dubai, part of our process is to educate our clients on what a wedding planner is and what they can do to contribute to the success of the wedding. Once hired, we literally take the burden off our clients' shoulders, not by taking over the wedding, but by helping them with the wedding day details,' said Rochelle Malaika, Head of MarriageMent.

The products that will be available at The Bride Show Dubai 2006 include bridal gowns & accessories, henna dresses, evening wear, groom's wear, jewellery, beauty & hair services and products, and textiles. In addition, a host of wedding services such as hotels & venues, wedding organisers, sound, light & entertainment, photography & video production, floral & stage design, wedding stationery, gifts, catering services, financial services and home furnishings will also be presented during the show.

The Bride Show Dubai 2006 has also added the Ambiente Al Bayt Al Arabie (Ambiente Arabian Home) show to its portfolio which will showcase home interiors and gifts and provide shopping opportunities for wedding presents and homeware for the newly weds' first home.

The only consumer home interiors show of its kind, Ambiente Al Bayt al Arabie will be targeting the Emirati market offering everything from interior design to objects d'art, giving the opportunity for affluent Arab women from the region to purchase and be inspired by the collections on show. It will run concurrently with The Bride Show Dubai 2006.

Sponsors of the Ambiente Al Bayt Al Arabie include Jacuzzi, Curtain Land, Bang & Oulfsen, Bretz, Carpet Land, Porcellane Villari, Grand Stores, Francesco Molon, Designer Fabric and Tanagra.

IIR Middle East is today recognised as the world's largest knowledge and skills transfer company, delivering conferences, training, business information and exhibitions. IIR's portfolio includes over 250 industry-focussed conferences, seminars and specialised training programmes, 15 annual congresses and 10 industry-leading exhibitions.