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This May will see the second edition of the successful 'twin exhibition' Property Arabia and The Worldwide Property Show.
Taking place from May 28 - 31 at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre, the event will boast more than 55 exhibitors from over 30 different countries.
Exhibitors will showcase thousands of the biggest and most innovative real estate developments happening throughout the world. On show will be a vast range of residential and commercial properties, as well as related services including apartments and penthouses, agents, architects, financial institutions, interiors, new city and town projects, resort and island properties and waterfront and luxury developments.
The twin exhibition is the creation of Bahrain-based Arabian Exhibition Management along with Dubai Shows Limited and is described as "the best and most exciting opportunity for anyone looking to see the latest in real estate development".
Dareen Al Saad, Arabian Exhibition Management's project manager, explained: "By staging these two events together, visitors will enjoy an unrivalled choice of properties, locally and internationally, all conveniently located under one roof.
"The Gulf states possess over 45 per cent of the world's oil wealth and with ever increasing oil prices this region's excess liquidity and desire for alternative assets continues to flourish and attract worldwide acclaim and popularity. Additionally, new legislation allowing foreign ownership is causing real estate to be increasingly perceived as an attractive investment opportunity."
Arabian Exhibition Management, run a highly successful portfolio of established events in Bahrain including the well-known Jewellery Arabia series, anticipate a considerable visitor turnout. The last edition of Property Arabia & The Worldwide Property Show attracted 5,585 individuals and corporate investors, a 26 per cent increase on previous editions of the show, which has quickly become the leading real estate event in the country.
Numerous major developers are taking centrepiece stands at the event including Abraj Al Lulu, Abu Dhabi Investment House, Era Project, Gulf Holding Company, Landmark Properties, Landmark Bahrain, Orchid Developers, Sherwoods Real Estate and Tabarak Group, among many others.
The international cadre of exhibitors will offer an array of property developments and real estate opportunities in the world to visitors too.
"This year we have an unprecedented number of international exhibitors who have come to Bahrain to showcase their high-end property from all around the world. On display will be developments from Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Portugal, Spain, the US, and many more," said Mike Bridge, a director at Dubai Shows Ltd.
"Property Arabia & The Worldwide Property Show 2008 represents an exciting prospect for people interested in the unique investment opportunity of buying property. Arabian Exhibition Management predicts that more than 6,500 high net worth individuals and corporate investors will take advantage of this exception opportunity," added Ms Al Saad.
Property Arabia and the Worldwide Property Show 2008 is open to trade visitors and the general public from 10am to 2pm and 4pm to 9pm on May 28 and 29, from noon to 9pm on May 30 and from noon to 6pm on May 31.
Entry to the exhibition is free of charge. Children under the age of 16 will not be admitted. For more information call 17 550033.
