$35 Bn
EXPO 2020 (1st October 2021 - 31st March 2022) is expected to generate revenue up to $35 billion
(Source: Mordor Intelligence)
WORKSPACE AT INDEX: CONNECTING BUSINESSES WITH THE LATEST AND MOST INNOVATIVE COMMERCIAL DESIGN SOLUTIONS
For over 20 years, Workspace has served as the Middle East’s annual commercial interior design event, that connects buyers to workplace product manufacturers, smart-office technology solutions, fit-out and design concepts, and corporate wellness solutions.
THE MIDDLE EAST HAS A THRIVING DEMAND FOR WORKPLACE INTERIORS
$973.4 Mn
UAE fit-out industry, one of the fastest-growing markets in the GCC is forecasted to reach $973.4 million by 2022
(Source: Construction Week)
$2.7 Bn
Smart building projects in the Middle East to double to $2.7bn in the next four years highlighting opportunities for tech
(Source: Gulf News)
60%
Flexible workspaces will constitute more than 60% of the total office demand in the GCC by 2025
(Source: Gulf News)
WHAT'S THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT INSIDE AN OFFICE? THE PEOPLE...
The idea of the ‘traditional office’ was already changing, but COVID accelerated this disruption and forced business leaders to reconsider how to keep their employees safe, engaged, and happy, whilst also increasing productivity and protecting the bottom line.
Workspace provides a platform for commercial interior designers, fit out contractors, real estate developers, business owners & leaders, Workplace specialists, facility managers, and furniture distributors to understand the range of products and services available to the Middle East commercial interiors market whilst attending workshops and presentations to help them navigate this new reality.
THE GCC IS LEADING THE WAY IN IMPLEMENTING NEW WORKING STYLES
15%
Office furniture sales have increased by 15% in 2020 and 2021, especially for home offices, shared spaces
(Source: The National)
REFORM
Business climate reforms in the GCC countries are estimated to register an economic growth rate of 2.2% in 2023
(Source: World Bank)
650,000 sq ft
Dubai has around 650,000sqft of coworking spaces, which indicates a growth of nearly 130% since 2015. (Source: Mordor Intelligence)
EXPO 2020
The end of EXPO 2020 will welcome a full refit of commercial properties looking for competitively priced products (Source: Khaleej Times)
WHO VISITS WORKSPACE?
Workspace is the only event in the Middle East dedicated to office interiors and attracts thousands of Interior Designers, Fit Out Contractors, Developers, Business Owners & leaders, Workplace specialists, Facility Managers and Wholesalers, all looking to source the latest products and services.
Workspace is attended by the full spectrum of corporate end-users, as well as leading commercial interior designers.
CORPORATE END-USERS
COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGNERS
FEATURES THAT ATTRACT THE RIGHT VISITORS
Buyers attend to access valuable, freely available content in the form of seminars and workshops, inspiring installations, as well as hundreds of exhibitors displaying the latest innovations. In 2022 we will be providing more inspiring and informative content than ever before, including:
- The Work Design Summit – the region’s leading conference for workplace design.
- The INDEX Design Talks – a must-attend conference, featuring the region’s most inspirational designers.
- Lightbox - a live conference and demonstration theatre specifically for lighting designers and engineers.
- The Retail Leadership Forum – thought-leadership from senior leadership of the major interior retailers across MENA including ecommerce & bricks & mortar.
PREVIOUS WORKSPACE EXHIBITORS INCLUDE
PRODUCTS YOU CAN SHOWCASE
■ Office Technology
■ Archives & Storage
■ Office Interiors
■ Commercial Flooring
■ Office Furniture
■ Business Services
■ The New Workplace
■ Commercial Lighting
COVERING THE FULL SPECTRUM OF DESIGN & HOSPITALITY
INDEX, The Hotel Show, Workspace & The Leisure Show join forces
The combination of events offer an excellent proposition for business professionals in the home, hotel, office and leisure sectors, resulting in the ultimate destination to learn, network and source premium-quality products from across the globe.
