Many deals, contracts and business partnertship agreements were sealed during DecoBuild 2021.

The fifth edition of the decoration, design and building materials exhibition ‘DecoBuild’ wrapped up its 2021 activities at the Dubai World Trade Centre late last month with more than 80 public and private exhibitors taking part in the four-day event, up 45.45 per cent compared to the previous edition.

Organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBHE), DecoBuild 2021 has been the largest edition to be held since its inception, attracting thousands of visitors who were interested to view the latest developments and global practices in the construction sector.

The MBHE stressed that many deals, contracts and businesses have been concluded on the sidelines of ‘DecoBuild 2021.

Spread over an area of 4,000 sq m, the event brought together dozens of exhibitors from government institutions and private sector companies, as well as leading players in the construction materials sector, contracting, decoration, engineering consultancy, interior and architectural design companies, in addition to banks and financial institutions, furniture companies, lighting and smart home services, it stated.

During the exhibition, the MBHE announced it has joined the “Young People of Determination in Construction” initiative, recently launched by the Dubai Youth Council.The move aims to support people of determination and help them effectively integrate into society, in line with its keenness to enhance their happiness by providing them with suitable housing.

A Turkish business delegation featuring 25 representatives from the Mediterranean Furniture, Paper and Forest Products Exporters’ Association (AKAMIB) and the most prominent Turkish companies specialised in the production and manufacture of furniture, furnishings and interior design visited DecoBuild 2021 on the second day. The delegation discussed prospects of commercial cooperation with Emirati companies and the possibility of participation in the upcoming edition of the exhibition.

The event saw companies showcasing the latest solutions to transform homes into fully or semi-smart ones, and offering attractive competitive offers, discounts, modern designs and architectures affordable for different budgets.

According to the organiser, exhibiting companies indicated that DecoBuild 2021 has effectively helped them promote and enhance the position of their companies and they expressed interest to take part in the upcoming editions.