TRAVEL INFO

The United Arab Emirates Is a country located in the south east end of the Peninsula on the Gulf, bordering Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south, as well as sharing sea borders with Qatar and Iran.

Dubai is the most populous city and the second largest emirate of the UAE. The city has become symbolic for its skyscrapers and high rise buildings. It is also known for its year-round sunshine, intriguing deserts, beautiful beaches, luxurious hotels and shopping malls.

Spoken Languages: Arabic and English

Climate: Temperature will range between 25-32°C in November during the conference

Currency: 1 UAE Dirham (AED) = US$ 0.27

Time Zone: GMT + 4 hours

Calling code: +971

VISA

GCC citizens don't need a visa to travel to the UAE.

(A) If you are a passport holder of the below country or territory, no advance visa arrangements are required to visit the UAE. Simply disembark your flight at Dubai International Airport and proceed to Immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30-days visit visa free of charge.

(B) If you are a passport holder of the below country or territory, your passport will be stamped with a multiple entry 90-days visit visa that's valid for 6 months from the date of issue, and for a stay of 90 days in total.

You can visit the official Online Visa portal by clicking here to receive detailed information and apply for your visa online. For countries that do not appear in the above lists, visa needs to be obtained prior to your arrival. Kindly apply for the visa in your nearest UAE Embassy/ Consulate.

Please click here to locate your nearest embassies/ consulates. It should be noted that this list may change vary slightly from time to time and it is therefore best to check with your local UAE embassy or the airline that you are using to fly to the UAE. If you do NOT fall into one of the above categories, you will require a visa and a sponsor for your visit. The sponsor normally applies for the visa on your behalf.

AIRPORT/TRANSPORT

Most major international airlines fly to/from Dubai International Airport (DXB), which is one the busiest in the world. The Dubai World Trade Center (Conference & Expo venue) is 14km from the airport. It is well connected with city buses, taxis and the metro.