發布日期: 2022年4月13日

The 28^th edition of the DEAL 2022 show saw a massive turn out of serious buyers and quality visitors from close to 100 countries, coming from GCC, Middle East, Australia, Europe, North and South America,  North and South Africa among other geographies. The show is home to global FEC, theme parks, and amusement industry brands from 35 plus countries. DEAL 2022 has attracted serious investors from countries across the globe looking for opportunities within the amusement and entertainment industry. The largest show in its category in the Middle East and Africa region, DEAL was officially inaugurated by H. E. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Second Vice-Chairman of the Board, Dubai World Trade Centre Authority.

This industry leading show once again catapulted the local, regional, and global FEC and theme park industry players within the MEA region on to the growth trajectory after the pandemic.

According to Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, Chairman of International Expo-Consults LLC. Organisers of the DEAL show, “DEAL 2022 has always attracted quality and serious trade visitors from across the globe.  DEAL means business and we are targeted when it comes to onboarding trade visitors so that it benefits our valued exhibitors. Despite the pandemic and global political environment, DEAL once again delivered another success story.  We are delighted to receive a highly positive feedback post the show. We also saw several trade visitors from countries across the globe who want to exhibit on the 29^th edition of our show in 2023,” stated Sharif Rahman, CEO of International EXPO Consults, organisers of the DEAL show.

Amusement Services International (ASI) took the fun to a whole new level at DEAL 2022. This year their theme was aptly titled as “LEVEL 22 UNLOCKED”, that catered to a new experience economy. Their carefully curated variety of new concepts and products enabled their clients to successfully meet the player’s experiential demands. From the best in attractions and VR to cutting edge Video, Novelty, Redemption, Kiddy and Carnival games, they had a plethora of brilliant products for their operators to choose from, catering to every category of operation and for new age competitive socializing and gastro gaming concepts as well.

Warehouse of Games closed a major deal with one of the fastest-growing FEC operators in Saudi Arabia, Asateer Entertainment during the DEAL Show. Warehouse of Games Ltd. team at the DEAL show ensured the ideas were all well executed into a successful design concept. DEAL has always been a platform for strategic deals and partnerships. Warehouse of Games is now one of the leading suppliers, designers, and technical support team for Arcades and Amusement Parks the world over. Warehouse of Games turns your concepts into executable ideas, enhancing them and keeping them relevant and fresh. From providing project feasibility studies to design intent development plans, from landscaping solutions to installation-commissioning services and operations management, they help you create magic.

 “DEAL 2022 has been great, and we got to meet a lot of our existing customers and prospects at the show! DEAL has brought the industry together and it is great to see so many new innovations and requirements build up in the entertainment industry. This is a great sign for the industry, and we look forward to showcasing more of our innovations and solution offerings in times to come", stated Umesh Prabhu, Director, Semnox Solutions.

After garnering positive feedback and conversion for new product launches globally, Embed once again championed two of its latest tech innovations at the DEAL Show. “Embed aims to enable, empower, and ease the Business of Fun, transforming it with our technology innovation. We have a clear vision of the FEC of the future, and KIOSK+ is a product that will transform what FECs are willing to accept from their business solutions providers; no more space-consuming bulky kiosks. Business solutions should enable operators to optimise the consumer experience while driving greater revenue and profit per square foot, which is the design purpose of KIOSK+. We are excited to help operators maximise their game room floor with revenue-generating games, lower their costs, and achieve their business goals through this innovation,” said Renee Welsh, CEO, Embed.

ICE one of the oldest exhihibitors has been participating at the show for 28 long years, that is basically from the very first edition of the DEAL show and were present at DEAL 2022 with their latest entertainment concepts. From concept to production, the R&D team is involved in every step of the process. ICE has been a manufacturer of the best amusement and arcade games since 1982. They are an innovator of coin operated amusement games, consistently manufacturing the highest quality redemption games, and have become an industry leading producer of sports games for the home, arcade and office.

UDC, a long time DEAL show exhibitor is a premier distributor of brand-new redemption games, cranes, pushers, kiddie rides, vending machines, prize, and novelty games, change machines, redemption tickets. They were present at DEAL 2022 to further strengthen their presence in the region. UDC was one of the first companies in the UK to embrace redemption as a concept and it continues to grow in the market and the others that they service. They are constantly on the look out for the latest innovations and are renowned around the world as providers of first class equipment, service and support, with customers throughout the UK, Ireland, mainland Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India and beyond.

A partnership agreement between Al Hokair Group for Tourism and Development and the entertainment brand Brass Monkey was signed during DEAL 2022. The partnership will see Al Hokair Group develop a range of destinations across several regions where customers can enjoy Brass Monkey’s unique approach to entertainment and fun. Established in the United Arab Emirates, Brass Monkey has been combining good times with delicious dining featuring American and Asian dishes since 2020.

The cashless technology company Intercard unveiled two innovative software platforms at the prestigious DEAL show. DEAL served as the ideal setting for Intercard to display both its iTellerPlus software and E-commerce platform. The iTellerPlus software gives an idea of the future of self-service kiosks in entertainment centres. Using iTellerPlus, guests can buy timed play, gate passes and package deals in addition to game play, which is stored on the same game card.

WhiteWater unveiled Endless Surf, the next generation of powerful, efficient, and customizable waves to the world of in-land surfing during DEAL 2022. WhiteWater’s new mixed-use development model showcases how the pneumatic technology can create different wave patterns to enable venues to create the most efficient waves on the market. WhiteWater’s first surf pool was built in 1989 and is still in operation today. The company has taken that heritage and, with expert wave designers, enhanced the technology to create endless rolling sets, designed for operational ease, flexibility, high capacity, and above all else, safety. Endless Surf provides iconic inland surfing that aims to draw guests of all ages to surf parks.

The entire Sacoa team with its agent in Iraq  Ali Anwer, Hayder Salman Dawood, and the CEO of Baghdad Island were present during the DEAL show. Sacoa is the leading worldwide supplier of revenue management systems for the amusement, entertainment and leisure industries with more than 2000 installations in 70+ countries. The company offers customized applications to manage and control all aspects of an entertainment facility.

Furthermore, several exhibitors from the United States participated at the DEAL show. There were many new exhibitors as well that showcased some really innovative concepts that caught the attention of the global trade visitors present at the show. Some of the new exhibitors from US included Breeze Creative, Aquatic Development Group (ADG), Great Coasters, Daldorado, Freestyle Slides and Mobooths among others. Group of Chinese FEC and themeparks focussed companies were present at the DEAL show despite the current travel challenges that were prevailing. The Chinese exhibitors showcased some real unique concepts. Furthermore, the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), a governmental agency that oversees and coordinates the promotion of the Korean content industry, brought industry leaders, ARGO creative, J WONDER, LIVE K, MANGROVE Inc., Motion Technologies, Victoria Productions and VUiDEA to the DEAL 2022 show.

MENALAC’s Leisure, Entertainment & Attractions Conference returned in its fifth edition in 2022. The annual event is of great industry significance, gathering prominent thought leaders and stalwarts from across the industry under one roof. In addition, MENALAC brought a strong Health & Safety capsule focussing on Innovations and Digitizing of Health & Safety and provide crucial health and safety talks through the 5th edition of its Leisure, Entertainment & Attractions Conference – Safety Day. Both the LEA Conference and Safety Day forums were conducted alongside DEAL 2022 show.

“DEAL 2022 is the reflection of the theme park and amusement industry and showcases the latest concepts from across the globe. With a curated and proven business model, we have replicated the success story for 28 consecutive years.  DEAL thereby serves as the ideal platform for the amusement industry to achieve that important goal. After hosting the global themeparks and amusement industry this year, the organisers aim to script another success story in 2023. The DEAL show has enabled several global brands in the last 28 years to establish a very firm foot print in the region and apart from a strong brand presence, we have also enabled them to multiply their profits. DEAL is a permanent home to some of the leading global exhibitors that have been participating since the very first edition which showcases the trust that the industry has in DEAL. The 29th edition will be one of the largest editions of the show and will propel the industry further ahead,” concluded Sharif Rahman.

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