Welcome to the most important five days for the construction industry in the Middle East, and the largest trade show for the construction industry in the Arabian Gulf. A unique event, combining seven major exhibitions under one roof, featuring more than 2,500 companies from 52 countries.

The most comprehensive event of the year for contractors, specifiers, architects, engineers and buyers throughout the GCC countries. The Big 5 is the annual meeting place for all industry professionals. 50,420 key buyers and decision-makers from the public and private sectors attended the 2007 event, including architects, engineers, contractors and other specifiers.

One of the most commercially successful trade fairs in Dubai, The Big 5 features National Pavilions from all the major exporting of the world, alongside important local developers, contractors, importers, manufacturers and distributors.

	BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION This section is the largest event for suppliers of systems, components, materials, fittings and services, to the GCC's buoyant building sector.

	WATER TECHNOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT This section is the only specialist event of its kind in the Middle East. Over the next 25 years, the UAE alone will spend over 7 billion dollars to develop its water resources. Desalination provides for 80% of requirements here, and a series of new plants are coming into operation throughout the Emirates.

	AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION In the Middle East, no building is complete without Air Conditioning, and with systems operating around the clock, there is a continuous requirement for replacement, renovation and maintenance.

	CLEANING & MAINTENANCE This is a fast growing sector in a region renowned for its extremes of heat, humidity and sunshine, and there are excellent opportunities for suppliers of repair and restoration.

	GLASS & METAL Prospects in the Gulf are excellent. Massive public and private sector investments offer business potential for suppliers of top-of-the-range and custom-built glass and metal fixtures and fittings from inside the region and overseas.

	BATHROOMS & CERAMICS With the cultural importance associated with water and cleanliness, the Gulf region is overflowing with opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers in the Bathrooms & Ceramics sector.

	MARBLE & STONE The Middle East continues to be a major user of Marble and other Minerals and with construction projects in the region continuing apace, demand for products and services in this sector is as big as ever.

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NEW: The Big 5 continues to grow with the addition of The Big 5 PMV…

		This new sector for plant, heavy machinery and large vehicles takes place at Airport Expo*, Dubai at the same time as The Big 5 exhibition. Click the logo to visit the website…

* Regular free shuttle buses available between the two venues