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Ultra Luxury exhibition to debut in November

Published: 30 Jan 2017 - 11:01 pm | Last Updated: 19 Nov 2021 - 12:15 pm
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Ultra Luxury, a brand new exhibition, debuting in November 2017, aims at catering to the growing luxury markets in Qatar and GCC. Ultra Luxury will provide a platform for global luxury brands to meet and showcase their products and services to a highly targeted and sophisticated group of VIP visitors.

The exhibition will take place over four days at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), Qatar between November 5 and 8.

The GCC represent a big opportunity for luxury brands. According to Wealth X, Ultra Luxury’s Knowledge Partner, the GCC is home to more than 4,500 Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) individuals with an estimated fortune of $817bn. Research by Wealth X indicates that among the top interests for the regions Ultra High Net Worth individuals are Real Estate, Sports and collectable cars which will form the basis for Ultra Luxury’s offering, in addition to private jets, accessories, fashion, art and many others. This comprehensive approach to luxury positions Ultra Luxury Qatar uniquely on the luxury events calendar in Qatar and the region.

Ghada Al Khater, Ambassador for Ultra Luxury, said: “Ultra Luxury Qatar 2017 is set to become the meeting platform of choice for global luxury brands and regional consumers. We intend to achieve this by delivering a unique luxury experience for our visitors that will support and enhance Qatar’s position as a regional luxury hub. A new generation of luxury customers is emerging which is more sophisticated, aware and engaged. Ultra Luxury Qatar is designed to meet their needs and provides them with an unforeseen unique experience”.

Ultra Luxury Qatar is the latest addition to Qatar’s growing agenda of events as part of Qatar Tourism Authority’s strategy to develop unique and relevant tourist attractions to visitors from GCC and beyond. The exhibition will occupy a total space of more than 10,500 sqm and will feature over 100 exhibitors distributed across 2 halls within the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center.