venue profiles: convention centres: Doha Exhibition Centre (DEC)
Doha Exhibition Centre (DEC)
The 15,000-square-metre Doha Exhibition Centre, which was launched in 2007, is currently the city’s largest meeting and exhibition venue and is centrally located with easy access to the airport as well as luxury hotels for incoming guests.
Space
DEC is able to host six simultaneous exhibitions across its divisble hall space which covers an area of 15,000 square metres.
Other facilities include a dedicated storage area, a VIP room, VIP meeting room, four lounges, five meeting offices, two catering rooms and extensive outdoor parking.
It also has expansive outdoor space capable of accommodating large-scale tented events of up to 2,000 square metres with additional space for seating, entertainment, activities and staging.
Successes
Doha Food Festival, Doha Trade Fair, Doha Jewellery & Watch Exhibition, International Book Fair and various industry conferences covering the medical, education, gas and petroleum sectors.
Upcoming events
Project Qatar, April 12-15;
Qmedic, May 4-6;
Arab International Industrial Forum, May 25-28;
Power Gen Middle East, October 4-6;
Offshore Middle East, October 12-14;
GCC Power Exhibition, November 1-4;
International Furniture & Deco Expo, November 10-13;
Hospitality
DEC is also located within easy reach of the city’s major five- and four-star hotel brands, which all offer high quality facilities and support services.
Why DEC?
• Accessible location close to the city’s major support services and facilities
• Houses the Qatar Tourism & Exhibitions Authority
• Flexible space
