The Saudi Vision 2030 initiative, extensive infrastructure development and a growing travel and tourism industry, stand as pillars bolstering the growth and prosperity of Saudi Arabia's interiors market. KSA’s interior design market is currently valued at $3.5 billion USD.
As Saudi Arabia continues to unveil numerous high-end projects that redefine luxury living, the demand for premium interior products has soared to unprecedented levels. Quality hotels and upscale residential developments signify a shift towards a new era of luxury living.
The 2024 edition of this event received over 25,000 visitors over the three days, consisting a range of professionals, including: Interior Designers, Hotel and Restaurant Owners, Specifiers, Giga Project Owners, Architects, Property Developers, Government, Retail Category Buyers, Art Gallery Collectors, and Distributors.
The mission
For the third year, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), in partnership with Commercial Interiors UK (CIUK), are organising a UK Creative Industries trade delegation to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The trade mission will be focused on the Index Interiors and Design Show and Lighting Design and Technology Expo taking place from 9 to 11 September at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center from 4pm to 10pm daily.
UK Pavilion
A specially designed and branded UK Business Lounge will be available to UK delegates, located in the UK Pavilion in the prime Index Collections Hall 2 dedicated to premium interiors and design.
This lounge can be used as the focal point for promoting your expertise and conduct B2B meetings with key decision-makers.
All attendees will benefit from the connections, knowledge, and experience of specialist advisers from DBT and CIUK, together with experienced local contacts from the region’s British Embassy teams.
Why should you participate in this trade mission?
Joining the UK delegation will:
- enable delegates to research the market and meet key buyers, decision-makers, developers and operators across Saudi Arabia’s flourishing Interiors and Design sector
- raise your company’s profile through DBT and CIUK’s high profile presence at the event
- get you access to industry experts
- help support and promote UK companies, identify potential partners and customers across the region
- provide you on-stand support, networking, and advice
- allow access to the dedicated UK business lounge for delegates to hold 121 client meetings
- offer you a comprehensive marketing campaign to support your participation at the event
- enable participation in pre-event meeting with experts to give an overview of current opportunities and projects in the KSA and ways to conduct business
- help you plan additional B2B activities to support your business objectives (to be confirmed).
Who should attend the mission?
UK companies who have expertise in:
- Interior design
- Residential and Hospitality interiors supply and fit-out to residences, high-quality hotels, leisure, tourism and entertainment projects.
Cost
- £595 + VAT per delegate
Delegates will be responsible for their own travel, visas, and subsistence.
Costs of transport for out of show organised meetings and events are included within the fee.
Interested in joining this trade mission?
To register your interest or for more information please contact Sue Graves:
Email: sue@commercial-interiorsuk.com
Telephone: 07891 594796
Registration deadline: 18 August 2025
All registrations will go through a formal DBT approval process.
An email will be sent to let you know if your application has been approved.
