Her Highness Sheikha Sheikha Bint Saif, wife of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President, Honorary Chairman and Lifetime Patron of The Make-A-Wish Foundation ® United Arab Emirates, today officially inaugurated BRIDE Dubai by cutting the ribbon and touring the show at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre.

This four day show is the biggest and most prestigious bridal event in the region, with over 300 of the top wedding industry exhibitors showcasing everything a bride could dream of when planning for her special day. Paying attention to all the special details, BRIDE Dubai is on hand to ignite inspiration among the hearts of brides-to-be with a dazzling range of dresses, shoes, accessories, music, wedding favours, invitations, photography, cakes, honeymoon destinations and packages, electronics, jewellery and much more!

The show’s exclusive highlights include headline sponsor LG, who are offering newly-weds a helping hand to set up their new homes with a selection of signature home appliances and entertainment products, as well as photography and film specialists Digitally, who have crafted the art of capturing magic wedding moments with over five decades of high profile experience.

The first day of the show also marked the launch of the exclusive Haute Couture Fashion Shows, with the phenomenal haute couture wedding designer Lamia Abi Nader opening the runway and wowing the visitors with her show-stopping collection. The Saudi fashion designer, Qassem Al Qassem also showcased the latest designs from his popular designer range, Shalky.

Guests attending the show tomorrow (Thursday 11^th April) can look forward to the reappearance of one of the UAE’s favourite bridal designers, Khaled Khalil. The Palestinian designer is making his much-anticipated return to Dubai for the first time since 2006 and will be showcasing his outstanding collection of custom-made wedding gowns.

In addition to the outstanding fashion shows, guests can also enjoy a beautiful collection of jewels and diamonds on display at the new Jewellery Pavilion, an array of beautiful and bright designer collections in the Turkish Pavilion and exceptional creations including Italian and Moroccan designs in Fashion Avenue, as well as the exclusive VIP Lounge for the next three days until Saturday 13^th April.

BRIDE Dubai Fashion Show Schedule Details:

Wednesday 10^th April

• 5.00pm – Lamia Abi Nader
• 6.00pm – Feryal Al Bastaki
• 7.00pm – Sana’a Kayum Clothing Art
• 8.00pm – Shalky by Qassem Al Qassem
• 9.00pm – NAFS Designs

Thursday 11^th April

• 5.00pm – Fabulous Couture
• 6.00pm – Dar Tijan
• 7.00pm – Divya Oswal
• 8.00pm – Atam – Khalid Khalil
• 9.00pm – Hania

Friday 12^th April

• 5.00pm – M&A Abaya Art
• 6.00pm – Alwed Fashion
• 7.00pm – Al Motahajiba
• 8.00pm – Dar Waad Designs
• 9.00pm – Hana

Saturday 13^th April

• 5.00pm – Dar Swissa Fashion
• 6.00pm – Mouna Benaddi Modern Moroccan Fashion
• 7.00pm – Atelier Houda
• 8.00pm – Zay Fashion
• 9.00pm – Dan Couture

Bride Club ME are one of the official on line media partners for BRIDE Dubai. To find out more and to purchase your tickets, visit: www.thebrideshow.com