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Beauty and personal care spending in UAE expected to reach AED 4.77 billion by 2017
- The 3-day exhibition from 17th-19th December to feature Emirati fashion including traditional Abayas, Kaftans, Jalabiyas as well as traditional Emirati jewellery.
- Sarah Belhasa’s multi-designer boutique Studio 8 to spearhead the fashion shows.
- Raha Moharrak, first Saudi woman to climb Mount Everest and other leading Arab woman achievers to share their success stories and conduct interactive seminars.
December 15, 2015; Dubai, UAE: Dubai’s premium lifestyle consumer event for women, The Modern Woman Show was announced at a grand press conference at the The Address Hotel, Dubai Mall. The exhibition, which exclusively caters to woman’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty and wellness concerns, will be held at Dubai World Trade Centre, Hall No. 1, from December 17th to 19th. The entry will be free for the event, which will be open to visitors from 11am to 9pm every day.
Unveiling the exhibition, the Emirati entrepreneur and co-organizer of the event, Reem al Zarouni said, “Visitors will have a fantastic and rewarding experience at the event which will be more than just a diverse shopping expedition. Modern Woman Show is an exclusive event and I am proud to be associated with it”.
“The glamorous affair will witness elite brands unveil new products; fantastic promotions will be on offer with demos and on-site beauty sessions to further enhance the shopping experience. For those who want more oomph, the exhibition will feature fashion shows that will bring to the ramp the hottest trends from the world of fashion. Yet another highlight of the event will be inspiring seminars conducted by accomplished women who are leaders in their respective fields. Visitors will also find, a stylish take on traditional abayas, ready-to-wear designer wear, high-end cosmetics, elegant jewellery and even home accessories”, added Reem.
“Statistics reveal that the overall spending in the beauty and personal care industry in UAE is expected to reach $1.3 billion (AED 4.77 billion) by 2017. Fast on its way to be crowned as the fashion capital of the world, Dubai boasts of a multi-billion-dollar fashion industry defined by international high-end brands complementing the traditional Arabic flavor. The emirate houses the largest number of consumers of clothing, makeup, fragrances, hair-care and other wellness products in the Middle East and was last year ranked the 2nd-most important destination for international retailers after London. Considering all this, we feel an exhibition like this is the need of the hour, this will be an annual event and like all our other events we plan to re-invent and amuse with each edition”, said Sajid Ali, Director at Sumansa Exhibitions, organizers of Modern Woman Show.
Speaking at the Press Conference, David Crisp, CEO of Boadicea the Victorious Luxury Perfumes, said: “The Modern Woman Show has all the elements to attract today’s woman. It’s luxurious, glamorous and classy and identifies well with the flavor of this region. We are proud to be associated with an event that is so unique in style and concept since it goes well our brand values.
The exhibition will be a one-stop-shopping experience with a diverse range of products on display. Exhibitors include a perfect blend of international and regional brands including Boadicea the Victorious Luxury Perfumes, Lootah Perfumes, Studio 8, Das Collection, 1001 Abayas, House of Fatam, Abeer Al Yaseen Beauty Spa, Shay Goldsmith, Clio Pro Jewellery, Concept Store, Distinctive, Apple Wang and Myazaa among others.
Spearheaded by Sarah Belhasa’s Studio 8, the fashion shows will be showcasing a variety of contemporary trends and will include popular names like Sumaya Abdul Razak, Saray &Valley, Deepika Anand, Lucky Morani and others. The show will be open to public from 4pm to 9pm on all three days providing visitors a unique opportunity to observe the latest fashion closely. The designer line up for fashion shows is as below:
Besides an entertaining shopping experience, the Modern Woman Show will be hosting a number of seminars conducted by powerful women of the Arab world who have proved their mettle in the field of their choice. Speakers at the seminars include the famous Raha Moharrak, the first Saudi woman to conquer Mount Everest who will speak of her conquest and the need to follow one’s dreams despite various obstacles. Visitors will also have the opportunity to listen to Emirati architect Malak Ali Hassan who recently won an award by Forbes as one of the Business Leaders inspiring the UAE. She was also featured in Forbes 200 Most Powerful Arab Women, among her many other achievements. Other speakers include Maryam Yousuf Ali, UAE’s first female board member in the UAE Football Association and Senior VP, Al Hilal Bank; Christina Ioannidis, CEO of Aquitude and founder of Top of Her Game, GCC’s first online portal and job board aimed at breaking stereotypes of women in technology, business and sport; Dr Linda Nubani, Founder and Managing Director of Mazari Interiors and Jannat Mirinda, CEO and Founder of online fashion blog JMode.
Boadicea the Victorious Luxury Perfumes is the Gold Sponsor of Modern Woman Show with Lootah Perfumes as the Silver Sponsor. The Address Hotel is the Hospitality Partner, Studio 8 the Fashion Show Partner whereas the Seminar Partner is Top of Her Game. The event is conceptualized, planned and organized by Sumansa Exhibitions in association with Flagship projects.
Modern Woman Show will be an annual event featuring products and brands from around the Middle East which includes clothing, jewelry, health & beauty products, personal care, perfumes and much more.
To register online and for more information, log onto: http://modernwomanshow.com/
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