DEAL 2017
Middle East show returns as UAE is the place to be
Since the last edition of DEAL (Dubai, Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure) no fewer than four major theme parks and a waterpark have opened in the Emirate, and next month's trade show is now completely sold out in terms of exhibitors. So whether you want to go shopping for the latest products and services, or see them in some action at some world- class parks and attractions, now is the perfect time to plan that trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
with activities as the “the entertainment capital of the world is now taking shape,” according to DEAL organiser International Expo Consults. Exhibitors at last year’s show apparently signed deals worth
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AED1.6 billion (US$435m/€410m) as the event grew by 23%. Now on its 23rd edition, DEAL 2017 expects to witness an even larger gathering of key amusement and attracctions industry players from the Middle East, Africa, Australia, Europe and Asia. Over 300 exhibitors are promised, but if you arrive early enough
you could supplement the show floor activity with a bit of education at the second DEAL Live conference on Sunday, March 26. Bringing together leading executives and thinkers, this year it will be just a half day (afternoon) session, so there’s no excuse not to make time to pop along and learn some of the industry's key trends and developments from those in the know. Attendance is just £70, which includes a networking reception afterwards. All DEAL badge holders are also entitled to attend the Amusement Operator & Franchise Showcase, which takes place alongside the exhibition with the goal of fostering business relationships between those in the amusement, franchising and licensing business.
DEAL 2017 takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from Monday to Wednesday, March 27 to 28. For more details see
dealmiddleeastshow.com/2017
28 FEBRUARY 2017
ith a plethora of theme parks, family entertainment centres and waterparks open 365 days a year, the UAE and the greater Middle East region is buzzing
IAAPA EMEA in
the UAE IAAPA EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Asia) held its first Winter Forum in the United Arab Emirates from January 31 to February 2, and around 130 members/delegates attended. The event followed the visit of the IAAPA Leadership Conference to Dubai back in 2015. A packed itinerary took in visits over the three
days to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi – where these pictures were taken – together with Dubai's long-running Global Village and recently opened IMG Worlds of Adventure, Legoland Dubai, Motiongate and Bollywood Parks Dubai, the latter three being part of the Dubai Parks and Resorts development. IAAPA EMEA will stage its latest Spring Forum this coming May (8-10) in Poland, taking in visits to Energylandia, Wielickza Salt Mine and Rynek Underground. More details at
iaapa.org/connect/emea/
IAAPA EMEA senior vice- president Karen Staley with Ferrari World Abu Dhabi general manager Jesse Vargas
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