INDEX Dubai demonstrates growing industry status with rise in international participation from key source markets

INDEX Dubai demonstrates growing industry status with rise in international participation from key source markets

Dubai, UAE: INDEX may be the leading event for interior designers, retailers, and fit-out contractors in the Middle East, yet this year’s edition demonstrated its growing status on the international stage. Closing its three-day run at Dubai World Trade Centre today, global growth was evident across several key source markets, including Italy, Turkiye, Korea, and Romania, while organisers recorded exhibitors from more than 40 countries from six continents ranging from Brazil to Australia, Canada to Japan.

Noccasa, a Turkiye-based company founded by two sisters, was exhibiting at INDEX for the first time. Specialising in the production of domestically sourced, handmade pouffynocs (floor cushions), ottomans, specially designed armchairs, decorative pillows, and daybeds, the company was looking to expand its presence in the Middle East by using the show as a platform to meet potential suppliers.

“With our unique patterns and colour combinations, we hope to bring fresh ideas to the local market and are looking forward to working with local partners to expand across the region,” said Necibe Sönmez Vardar, Co-Founder at Noccasa.

Another newcomer from Turkiye, Isbir Yatak, showcased its latest range of mattresses, including a pocket spring mattress, high-density memory foam, and polymer spring mattress. The firm operates eight factories in Turkiye