發布日期: 2024年3月26日

The Dubai Entertainment Amusement & Leisure (DEAL) show, the Middle East & Africa’s premier event for the amusement industry, proudly concluded its landmark 30th edition.

DEAL 2024 has made history, drawing an overwhelming response with 300 exhibitors from 40 countries converged at the Dubai World Trade Center from March 5 to 7. Furthermore, this year the visitor numbers touched 10,375 from 75 plus countries. This year›s show was a spectacle of innovation, showcasing global advancements in virtual reality, arcades, redemption games, amusement rides, soft toys, inflatables and themed entertainment. As a vibrant B2B platform, DEAL spurred a slew of strategic alliances, launched groundbreaking projects and featured visionary concepts that signify a quantum leap for the entertainment sector.

”DEAL stands as a beacon for the amusement industry in the Middle East and Africa region. This year, we have proudly orchestrated an environment where leaders of the entertainment industry have come together to shape the future of entertainment,” stated Abdulrahman Falaknaz, President of International Expo-Consults LLC. ”With each edition, our ambition is to eclipse the past, pushing boundaries and championing innovation. DEAL 2024 exemplified this ethos, providing an immersive experience that unveiled the next wave of industry megaprojects.”

This year's DEAL was instrumental in propelling the FEC, theme park and amusement sectors within the MEA region. With the Middle East emerging as a new epiceter for top-tier entertainment, DEAL 2024 served as a testament to the region's rise. The event captured the industry’s upward trajectory, fuelled by a spike in immersive entertainment demands, demographic dynamics, rising incomes and progressive investments in infrastructure and tourism.

“The overwhelming turnout and positive feedback from exhibitors and visitors alike underscore DEAL’s irreplaceable role in the entertainment sector’s growth,“ added Mr. Falaknaz. ”As a catalyst for transformation, DEAL 2024 offered unparalleled opportunities for stakeholders to foster international collaborations, steering the industry toward a flourishing future.”

“The burgeoning growth of the MEA’s entertainment sectors is unmistakable, supported by substantial investments in spectacular entertainment projects and a thriving tourism sector. DEAL is at the heart of this evolution, reinforcing the region’s position as a leading global entertainment hub,“ Mr. Falaknaz concluded.

With a record number of attendees and new exhibitors, DEAL 2024 set a new benchmark for the industry, affirming its place as the epicenter for international business and innovation in entertainment. As DEAL continues to expand its horizons, it upholds its commitment to being the torchbearer of industry trends, nurturing global partnerships and showcasing the best the world has to offer in the realm of amusement and leisure.

The accompanying Leisure, Entertainment & Attractions (LEA) Conference by MENALAC further underscored the current and future trends driving the FEC and theme park industries in the region. In addition the ‘Safety Day’ conference once again raised awareness about the latest standards and technologies in safety as current regulatory guidelines, inspection and testing updates, and the impact on health, safety and wellness on the first day of the DEAL show.

About International Expo-Consults (IEC):

International Expo-Consults LLC (IEC) is an internationally recognized trade show management company with an impressive track record of over 30 years of operations in the Middle East and Asia Pacific region. The Exhibition arm of the Dubai-based conglomerate, the Falak Holding; IEC is the organiser of key exhibitions including Sign and Graphics Imaging (SGI) and the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure show (DEAL). Falak Holding has been an industry pioneer for over 4 decades having diversified business interests including real estate development; retail- sports, fashion, home furnishings; exhibitions, medical diagnostics, trading and many more as part of its portfolio. Falak Holding is also a key stakeholder and investor in the prestigious Dubai Sports City project.

For more information on DEAL please log on to http://www.dealmiddleeastshow.com