The British Centres for Business in partnership with Santander UK has developed a Lifestyle brands mission programme to Dubai for you. As part of that programme we will be hosting a webinar for ambitious UK-based lifestyle companies on 3rd July 2018, where we will invite a number of UAE buyers and retailers from both on-line/off-line channels to present their business models and potential opportunities to work with UK businesses. This is your opportunity to connect with major retail buyers in the UAE, potentially be the first step to bringing your brand to Dubai’s shopping malls.
The spots available on the webinar are dedicated for UK home ware, giftware & fashion accessories. We will conduct a screening of all registrants to confirm eligibility.
For aspiring businesses who wish to take the next step in selling products to the UAE, a select group of committed business will have the opportunity to participate in a tailored trade mission on 17-19th September 2018 in Dubai as the Final Stage of the Mission Programme. This webinar will be an ideal first step for your journey.
NB Those wishing to participate in the trade mission will be assessed for eligibility before being confirmed for the visit.
Who should participate?
A manufacturer, brand owner, retailer / wholesaler in any consumer-focused ‘Lifestyle’ product, for example:
- Home ware and Interior accessories: home fragrance, wall décor, soft furnishings, tableware, bedding & linen, bathroom accessories, candles, lighting.
- Giftware and Fashion accessories: leather products, stationery, cufflinks ,watches, fashion jewellery, fashion bags, clutches, wallets, Trendy luggage, watches, scarves, eyewear, hats, toys etc, eco-friendly gifts, novelty items.
- Health and Beauty- toiletries, wash bags, perfume sets, sets of lip glosses, nail varnish sets, skincare.
Why should you participate?
- Market conditions in the UK continue to be competitive, data from British Retail Consortium (BRC) in April this year showed that total sales fell 3.1% when compared to last year.
- Global personalised gift market to grow at Compound Annual Growth Rate of 9.10% during 2017- 2021, due to growing gifting culture and increased demand for seasonal decoration and gifts.
- The value of retail sales in Dubai is expected to reach $43.8 billion by 2021, while the emirate’s retail market is projected to record average growth of 5.6% over the 2018-2021 period
- In 2017, total international visitor spend in Dubai amounted to $28 billion, a figure which is 77% higher than London, presenting a wealth of opportunity to expose your brand to new customers
- Excellent platform for developing your UAE market entry and international expansions strategy. Opportunity to meet up with key retail buyers in Dubai and showcase your products to key distributors and retailers in the industry.
Please register your interest using the link below. By registering you consent to share your data with Santander and the British Centres for Business (BCB).
Event date: 3rd July, 11am – 12.30pm BST
Please register your interest by 29th June 2018, 6.00pm BST
Please Click here to register: UAE Lifestyle Mission Webinar
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on the webinar.
