Custom Show Emirates returns in 2016
Posted by Mansoor A. Bukhari on Oct 18, 2015
Preparations are in full swing for the highly anticipated second edition of Custom Show Emirates (CSE) 2016, which has garnered massive popularity after its highly successful show last year.
The show will present hundreds of new exhibitors who will showcase the latest in auto customization products and services and will also feature international pavilions and a dedicated area for custom sand vehicles, which is a hot favourite among the local community.
The show will also bring back the LIVE show activities such as; drifting arenas, stunt driving, cars & bikes parade, in-show customisation, battle of the engines, bikers build-off, car audio competitions, dyno zone, SEMA garage and much more to keep the adrenaline pumping for the visitors.
Organisers of the show are also set to participate in the upcoming SEMA Middle East Business Development Conference at SEMA Show 2015, USA, which is the biggest tuning show in the world. The conference serves as a platform to connect American businesses interested in the specialty equipment markets in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and surrounding countries.
According to analysts Frost & Sullivan, the Middle East and North African (MENA) demand for auto spare parts will be worth US$16.85 billion by 2020, nearly double the US$9.5 billion value in 2013, trade for auto parts and accessories was valued at US$12 billion in 2014, 10 per cent more than in 2013. That figure includes imports of auto parts, accessories, tyres, and engine components worth US$7 billion last year, while exports and re-exports were worth US$5 billion. The UAE is the second largest consumer market within the aftermarket in the GCC after Saudi Arabia.
The first edition of the show witnessed 950 modified cars, 150+ modifies bikes, 500+ cars and bikes at the parade, 100+ regional exhibitors, 57 international exhibitors and 20 SEMA project vehicles with participation from over 10 countries.
Custom Show Emirates will run from 10 AM – 10 PM, 31 March – 02 Aril 2016 at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Tickets are priced at 50 AED and will be available for sale soon.