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Cosmetics and beauty industry trade fair to open today in city

DUBAI — Beauty World/Wellness & Spas Middle East, the region’s largest trade fair for the beauty and cosmetics industry opens its doors at the Dubai Airport Expo today. This year’s event presents 550 international suppliers of cosmetics, fragrances, personal care and spa products from over 40 countries.

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By A Staff Reporter

Published: Mon 2 May 2005, 10:32 AM

Last updated: Thu 2 Apr 2015, 5:00 PM

According to the organisers of the show, some 8,000 visitors are expected from retailers to operators of nail bars, and from hair salons to the latest exclusive spas. With an estimated regional value of $1.8 billion resulting from per capita expenditure of $317 per annum, both suppliers and buyers are keen to gain an increased share of a fast moving market.

One of the many developing categories in the region is the very fast growing wellness and spas sector. “International estimates indicate the market is growing at between 17-20 per cent, but we expect it is even higher in the Gulf area with at least 100 centres already operating in Dubai alone,” said Diana Taylor, exhibition manager at Epoc Messe Frankfurt.

A Staff Reporter

Published: Mon 2 May 2005, 10:32 AM

Last updated: Thu 2 Apr 2015, 5:00 PM

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