Dubai, UAE, December 28, 2006: Long working in the UAE are encouraging leading office furniture manufacturers to produce more office 'breakout' furniture.

"More and more offices are giving importance to 'breakout' areas to brainstorm and relax with their colleagues because of long working hours. Current trends include both vibrant and casual concepts similar to cafeterias, caf bars and lounges," said Mallika Nair, Interior Designer, OFIS - Office Furnishing and Interior Solutions.

To set a lively tone for the work environment and brighten up the office atmosphere, leading office furniture provider OFIS offers Dauphin and Wilkhahn contemporary and functional furniture systems for 'breakout' areas.

"The addition of Dauphin's new range of furniture adds to OFIS's existing portfolio, and we are confident that this line will create a positive effect in any office," said Ajai Dayal, General Manager, Retail and Marketing, Easa Saleh Al Gurg group.

"The main objective of 'breakout' areas is to create a healthy working atmosphere where employees feel relaxed," Nair added. "These areas are designed to break the monotony of workplaces." "

Providing innovative and functional solutions, Dauphin's furniture range meets both space and safety requirements. The range includes seating solutions from Zuco and Bosse with a blend of soft seating, comfortable chairs and sleek finishes.

"While designing this area, attention must be paid to factors such as colour, lighting, acoustics and climate. Bright colours play a key role in enhancing this space," Nair added.

OFIS (Office Furnishing Interior Solutions) has been in the business of office furniture for almost two decades. The OFIS showroom in Dubai is located at the foot of Maktoum Bridge.

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Notes to the Editor:
OFIS is the furniture, flooring and interior solutions business of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group (ESAG). The company has been in the business of office furniture for almost two decades and was formally known as Technical and Trading Establishment.

OFIS's large portfolio of world-class brands includes Unifor, Wilkhahn, DVO, Dauphin, Marko, Kembo, Aresline, Interface, Parador, Bentley Prince Street, Bolyu and Benel. Its showroom is located in Dubai at the foot of Maktoum Bridge.

The Easa Saleh Al Gurg (ESAG) Group was founded by the Chairman of the Group and the UAE's ambassador to the UK, H.E Easa Saleh Al Gurg CBE, in 1960. Today the group is associated with over 20 brands such as British American Tobacco, Unilever, Dunlop, United Colors of Benetton, and Burmah Castrol.

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Charlene Rodrigues/ Eyad Mohammed
Polaris Public Relations
Dubai, UAE
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