Mrs. Raja al Gurg, President of the Dubai Business Woman Council officially opened The Bride Show Dubai on Tuesday, launching the glittering four day wedding and shopping extravaganza.

After cutting the ribbon to officially inaugurate the exhibition at Dubai International Exhibition Centre, Mrs. Al Gurg toured the exhibition hall which houses an impressive line-up of over 300 exhibitors from 16 countries around the world. Showcasing everything from wedding gowns, international haute couture fashion, beauty and hair to wedding organisers, venues and honeymoon destinations, the Bride Show Dubai offers visitors everything needed to create a dream wedding under one roof.

The first official fashion collection revealed at this year’s show was kicked off with glitz and glamour as leading Bollywood actress and celebrity Urmila Mantondkar was on hand to model the latest creations from India’s leading celebrity fashion designer and style icon, Manish Malhotra. Catering to a diverse audience, Malhotra’s collection had a particular focus on the fashion-conscious Arab community with his elegant sheilas, abayas and jalabiyas.

With daily fashion shows unveiling both traditional and modern bridal looks as portrayed by a cluster of leading names, and many exhibitors offering exclusive discounts, the event is expected to attract more than 36,000 visitors from around the region.

In addition to the wedding element of the exhibition, Ambiente Al Bayt Al Arabie, an home interiors and accessories exhibition, is also running alongside The Bride Show Dubai.

Ambiente is a shopping event for new and existing homeowners where visitors can find an exclusive selection of high-end furniture, home accessories and accents, independent interior designers and gift retailers as well as property services, art galleries and lighting specialists and garden and landscaping professionals.

The Bride Show Dubai and Ambiente Al Bayt Al Arabie is open daily from 2pm-9.30pm at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre from April 10-13th.