INDEX Dubai (previously known as INDEX Design Series Dubai) is a crucial trade show dedicated to the fit-out industry in the MENA region. Everything from space planning to decorative touches can be found at INDEX during the approaching 2025 edition. It will be held between 27 and 29 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Dubai World Trade Centre will welcome more than 27,000 international visitors worldwide. They will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with leading professionals from the entire supply network, explore the multiple products and learn the latest trends that will shape the interior design market.
INDEX 2025 will feature the following 11 product sectors: furniture and components, kitchen and bath, accessories and decor, textiles and furnishings, art, modular structures, design and fit-out, light and home automation, sleep, flooring and surfaces, and architectural hardware. Besides the ultimate product variety, INDEX Dubai 2025 will offer an extensive range of side events and activities to expand exhibitors’ experience. Index Design talks, The Furnishings and Textiles Summit, and the eagerly-anticipated INDEX Awards are among the most exciting program highlights of the expo.
If you are considering visiting INDEX 2025 and need hotel accommodation in Dubai, the ExpoBeds team can help. Provide more details about your business trip and budget requirements, and we will prepare a customised quote with hotels near Dubai World Trade Centre.
Information
INDEX Dubai is a leading interior design event for the MENA region. The annual trade fair is a crucial part of the dmg’s portfolio of events, encompassing the entire diversity of interior design and hospitality sectors. INDEX is co-located with two events: Hotel Show Dubai, one of the most significant exhibitions dedicated to the hotel and hospitality sector for the Middle East market, and the Workspace, a renowned event for workplace technologies and corporate tech solutions.
INDEX is an annual event that gathers local and international professionals who offer their high-quality range of products for interior design and construction, including furniture, lighting, flooring, kitchen and bathroom fixtures.
Who can you meet there
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| Visitors | 30,234 |
What makes it special
INDEX Dubai is a meeting hub for industry specialists willing to network, collaborate and establish new business partnerships. The trade fair ensures multiple networking, educational and other side activity options for all attendees:
- INDEX Design talks: a conference that gathers leading experts and visioners from across the industry to discuss essential topics, innovative solutions and all challenges the interior design industry faces;
- The Furnishings and Textiles Summit: a face-to-face meeting for designers to explore the importance of flooring and surfaces in contemporary design projects;
- INDEX Awards: a celebration of the most ground-breaking design improvements and advancements. The categories include Architect of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, Interior Designer of the Year, Concept Design of the Year, Office Design of the Year, Hotel Design of the Year, and many more.
Quick info
| Organiser: | dmg :: events Middle East |
| Also called: | INDEX Design Series Dubai 2025 |
| Founded: | 1990 |
| Frequency: | every year |
| Next Edition: | INDEX Design Series Dubai 2026 |
| Sectors: | Textiles | Fabrics and home textiles | Textile and clothing machinery |
| Website: | INDEX Dubai official website |
| Exhibitors: | Exhibitor registration |
Important facts
INDEX Dubai at a glance:
- 400+ exhibitors
- 20+ country pavilions
- 27,000+ international buyers
- 90+ countries represented
- co-located with Hotel Show Dubai and WORKSPACE
Next editions
INDEX Design Series Dubai 2026
Dubai World Trade Centre
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