Gulf Bike Expo 2009 Debuts in Dubai

-The first Middle East international bike festival set to boost biking industry in the region-

Dubai, UAE, 15th Jan 2009- Middle East Communications & Forums (MECOM Forums) is gearing up for an electrifying launch of the region's first ever dedicated bike exhibition, Gulf Bike Expo 2009. Set to take place at the Dubai Festival City from 19^th to 21^st March 2009, the event will thrill bikers and enthusiasts in the Middle East with a complete action-packed biking experience. Gulf Bike Expo, the largest of its kind is set to showcase the latest in bikes, ATVs, apparel, accessories, custom-designed bikes and motorcycle-related products from all major international brands from Europe, the USA, Canada, Italy and Japan.

ith confirmed exhibitors including Harley Davidson, BMW, Kawasaki, Yamaha/Al Yousuf, Buell, Aprilia, Confederate, Nomad, Custom Bikes, Pirelli/Al Hawai, Victory/Polaris, Scorpion Customs, KTM, Zeel Designs, Suzuki, Revolution, Al Badayer, Motor Barn, HZ Googles, Spider, Velocity, Two Brothers Racing USA, Red Art Inc, One Industries, Hinson Clutch Components, Acerbis, ITP Race Gear, Pro Armor Racing, Maier USA, Schampa Technical Wear, Draggin Jeans, R&G Racing Products, California Super Bike School and many more. Gulf Bike Expo 2009 will set the pace for the growing biking and motoring industry with over 20,000 visitors expected to attend this 3-day event.

Zeel Design, winners of the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW 2007 for best engineering and bodywork, will exhibit six of their award winning designs and visitors will have an opportunity to purchase these custom-design bikes at the exhibition. "The Gulf Bike Expo is an opportunity for us to expand outside Canada. Zeel Design will be exhibiting limited bikes including Alien Bike, Ghost Softail and T-Rex and these will be available for purchase at the show" said Mr. Michael Long, Owner, Zeel Design Inc.

Gulf Bike Expo 2009 promises a celebration of motoring for the entire family. Visitors will not only be able to see a superb range of bikes and products, but will enjoy a complete festival atmosphere with professional stuntmen demonstrating extreme jaw-dropping maneuvers, putting on a spectacular show of skill and precision. Bikers from around the region will have the opportunity to participate in the freestyle bike demonstrations.

Purpose built marquee will display over 100's of bikes, clothing lines and accessories with daily fashion shows scheduled from participating fashion brands. An entertainment area includes outdoor bars, dining and barbecue areas and is built with two live music stages which will be managed by Live Nation and they will feature local and international bands and DJs who will be spinning the latest tunes revving up the crowd. Scorpion Customs front man, stunt man, and celebrated disc jockey; DJ GQ, will take stage to perform tunes from his remixes. Movie enthusiasts will enjoy an in-show cinema showing the best of bike movies throughout the day and the event will also feature the highly successful Dubai Bike Week in cooperation with Harley Davidson.

"Gulf Bike Expo targets the region's growing motoring industry. Our ambition is to deliver a unique expo that brings international manufacturers and products to cater to the need of the market. This event will become bikers' haven with one-stop shop solution as we continue to confirm more exhibitors." said Christopher Hudson, Managing Director, MECOM. "We also wanted to reach to the bike enthusiasts and those who thrive on the energy of motorbikes, which is why we have created a powerful festive ambience to capture the spirit of everything, motorbikes" continued Hudson.

Bike fanatics will have an opportunity to admire the works of master bike customizers on modified and transformed bikes. On-site competitions will target visitors at the show with prizes that include bike clothing and accessories. Visitors can avail special show discounts on a range of products and merchandises including cruisers, street bikes, off road bikes, as well as custom bikes, ATV's, tuning & customizing, parts & accessories, helmets, clothing.

About Mecom

Middle East Communications & Forums (MECOM Forums), a Dubai based company, is internationally recognized as a leading pioneer of B2B exhibitions. Always innovative, MECOM Forum's vision, and belief in the importance of international trade has led to the development of an exhibition and events program located within the United Arab Emirates and reaching out across The Middle East, North Africa and Asia. From emerging markets to the economic powerhouses of the UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and India, MECOM Forums organizes events specifically designed to bring buyer and seller together, face-to-face, to do business. MECOM Forums is highly focused on delivering events that matter, creating exhibitions, conferences and forums that enable businesses to grow and prosper. Our platforms are more than an interaction between exhibiting companies and buyers - they are annual gathering points for industry where opinions are formed, partnerships established and new opportunities can be found. Operating in conjunction with international associations, regional partners and government, MECOM Forums has concentrated on developing international shows and making markets within the United Arab Emirates and providing business and investment opportunity throughout the whole of the SAMENA region. (South Asia, Middle East & North Africa).

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