The 29th edition of the DEAL 2023 show (Dubai Entertainment Amusement & Leisure), is set to welcome the global brands within the family entertainment centres, theme parks, amusement and leisure industries in Dubai. The DEAL show will be held on 14, 15, 16 March 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This industry-leading show, will once again aim to re-energize the local, regional, and global FEC and theme park industry players within the MEA region. The show will be home to 300 plus global brands from 40 plus countries. Visitors across the globe can experience the DEAL show for free by registering through this link https://www.dealmiddleeastshow.com/visitor_registration.php.

In addition to the global brands, DEAL 2023 will attract serious investors, buyers from GCC and African countries looking for opportunities within the amusement and entertainment industry. The future looks bright for the family entertainment, theme parks, and amusement industries in the Middle East and Africa, with several new projects in the pipeline and a growing demand for unique and immersive entertainment experiences.

Sharif Rahman, Chief Executive Officer, International Expo-Consults LLC, said, “We are a trade show that has been operating for 29 years in a row; this is not only a historic accomplishment for us but also for the industry as a whole because we have all developed this together. Through our 29th edition, we will continue on recreating unforgettable experiences”

DEAL 2023 has several new exhibitors this year, along with country pavilions and concepts from around the world. The show expects to attract thousands of serious buyers and investors from 100 plus countries this year during the 3 days of the event.

The Middle East has taken the role of being one of the latest theme parks and amusement capital of the world, as the region has launched a series of world-class unmatched architectural masterpieces among other projects. To showcase these trends and industry developments, the Leisure, Entertainment & Attractions (LEA) Conference by MENALAC will also be held alongside the DEAL 2023 show.

“The growth of the family entertainment, theme parks, and amusement industries in the Middle East and Africa has not only led to the creation of thousands of jobs but has also brought in substantial investments into the region. The region's booming tourism industry has been a major contributor to the growth of the family entertainment, theme parks, and amusement industries. Tourists from all over the world, especially from Asia and Europe, are flocking to the Middle East and Africa for its rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and world-class entertainment options,” added Rahman.

The data, which comes from industry experts and market research firms, reveals that the region has seen a surge in demand for family-friendly attractions, with an increasing number of families looking for entertainment options that cater to all ages.

“In the Middle East, the growth has been particularly strong, with theme parks and amusement parks opening at an unprecedented rate. The UAE, for example, is now home to several world-renowned theme parks, including Ferrari World, Warner Bros World, Yas Waterworld among several other state-of-the-art projects making this region the cynosure of global entertainment industry,” concluded Sharif Rahman.