The Big 5 Dubai

Growth rate of 20 per cent

Figure: BFT International

The largest construction show in the Middle East saw a visitors growth rate of 20 per cent

Figure: BFT International

The Big 5 Dubai attracted many visitors after a just moderate start – here the exhibition area of German suppliers

Figure: BFT International

Figure: The Big 5

At present, the Middle East sees intense construction activities - as here at the Princess Tower close to Dubai Marina (background center), the world‘s tallest residential building with 101 stories and a height of 413 meters

Figure: The Big 5

Figure: Messe & Marketing Pittscheidt

On the occasion of the trade show, a sustainable building concept honored with a platinum award was presented on behalf of the national Dubai Electricity and Water Authority

Figure: Messe & Marketing Pittscheidt

The Big 5 took place at the Dubai World Trade Center from November 25 to 28, 2013. According to information provided by the organizer, about 2,700 exhibitors from 57 countries as well as just under 75,000 visitors met at the biggest construction show in the Middle East with 48,600 net m² floorspace and 148 educational events, corresponding to a growth rate of about 20 % compared to previous year.

Approximately five years after the international economic crisis, there seems to be an opposite trend in the Middle East. One can notice positive signs throughout the region. The companies are...