Visitor FAQ's

 What is INDEX?
 When and where does INDEX 2011 take place?
 Do visitors need to register to attend INDEX?
 How do I pre-register?
 What happens if I don't pre-register?
 Do I have to provide my personal details?
 Can my children visit the show with me?
 Are there any crèche facilities?
 Can students attend the show?
 If I have registered for the exhibition, can I attend on more than one day?
 Will there be anywhere to buy food whilst I’m at the exhibition?
 Can I buy items at the exhibitions and what are the rules for collecting these?

INDEX is the largest and longest established interior design show in the MENA region, connecting leading interior brands and innovative manufacturers with professional visitors. The show is now in its 21st year and as part of our continued drive to improve INDEX we are implementing a number of new initiatives in 2011 to offer more return on investment for our clients. We are excited to announce the launch of a brand new line-up of sub-show sectors (Furnishings, Lighting, InRetail, Kitchen & Bathroom, Textiles and Outdoor Living), each offering a unique platform for our clients to demonstrate, educate and generate even more business in the region.

The INDEX Exhibition takes place over four days from 22 - 25 October 2011 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

  Click here for venue information and opening hours

All visitors must register to visit the exhibition. This can be done by pre-registering online or by completing a registration form at the entrance to the show. By pre-registering, visitors will receive their visitor badge in advance and beat the queues by gaining fast track entry into the exhibition halls.

 Click here for the Online Visitor Registration Form 

Please complete the form to receive an email with a barcode allowing you fast track entry into the show.

If you don’t register yourself in advance, you will need to register upon arrival at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Yes, you will have to fill in a registration form and provide your details for auditing purposes. We will not share your details with any third party.

No. INDEX is a business environment and a trade show, therefore children under 18 years will not be permitted entrance to the show.

No. There are no crèche facilities available at the Dubai World Trade Centre, please do not bring your children when visiting the show.

Students can attend in groups provided they represent an industry-related subject and are accompanied by a teacher. The teacher will need to access the show as a normally registered visitor and inform the organisers about attending with a group of students before visiting. Student badges can then be collected at the organiser's office.

When you are a trade-professional, registering allows you to access the show on all four days. If you are a non-trade visitor you will only be allowed access on the first day of the 2011 show which is specifically open to non-trade visitors (Saturday 22nd October 2011).

Yes, there are plenty of catering facilities both inside and outside the halls at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Every year a large number of items are sold by exhibitors during the exhibition. We do not allow the removal of purchased goods during the open period of the show, with the exception of small hand-carriable goods.

In an effort to decrease the traffic congestion due to the collection of sold items during INDEX, we are providing exhibitors with a Domestic Transport Service.

Visitors / Customers are NOT permitted to handle cargo or arrange for local transportation for collection at the exhibition. Delivery services can ONLY be organised by DB Schenker or directly with the exhibitor.

 CLICK HERE for the INDEX 2011 Collection Rules (PDF)