Nearest airports
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is only 10km from DWTC
Sharjah Airport is a 40 minutes’ drive away
Abu Dhabi International Airport is one hour drive away
Metro
The station ‘Dubai World Trade Centre’ is on the Red Line within Zone 5. Trains run every 7 minutes and with options such as Park and Ride or feeder buses connecting various neighbourhoods to the metro.
Using the metro not only saves you time and reduces traffic on the roads, but also lowers our carbon footprint, which helps us work towards a greener environment.
Station/Metro opening times:
- Monday to Thursday: 05:00AM to 01:15AM
- Friday to Saturday: 05:00AM to 02:15AM
- Sunday: 08:00AM to 01:15AM
The metro operational times are subject to change. For further details on Nol Cards and Nol tickets please visit www.nol.ae.
Bus
For an up-to-date bus schedule that serves the area around DWTC please visit the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) website or call RTA’s call centre on +971 800 9090.
Taxi
Metered taxis across the city are easy to find, well-regulated, clean and comfortable. Those that prefer to, can opt for ladies-only taxis driven by women. The taxi rank is located next tothe ibis hotel at Exhibition Plaza.Car
If you’re travelling by car, DWTC has direct access from the city’s main highway, Sheikh Zayed Road. Within the DWTC complex, take advantage of our extensive multi-storey parking facilities for around 5,000 cars.
Both paid and limited free parking is available onsite at DWTC and the venue also provides a dedicated VIP and valet parking at the main entrance gates. Please visit the parking section for more details.
Travelex
The official travel agent, Travelex Travels are on hand to help with all accommodation, travel and regional enquiries. They are able to provide exhibitors with competitive rates for both accommodation and travel for GESS 2023.
In Dubai, the normal working week is Monday to Friday with the weekend being Saturday & Sunday. Government offices are open from 07:30 to 15:30 Monday to Thursday and Friday until 12:00. Embassies and Consulates open from 08:00 to 13:30.
Visa regulations
Nationals of various countries will be issued, free of charge, with an entry visa valid for 30 days at passport control
upon arrival in the UAE:
Please note that a visit visa does not entitle the visitor to take up permanent work in the UAE. Other nationalities are solely responsible for obtaining visas for themselves, their representatives and invitees. The Organisers are not in a position to sponsor visa applications. Visas can be arranged through travel agents and hotels, provided sufficient time is given for the application to be processed. Please be aware that the issuing of visas can be quite a lengthily process and that you must have a passport that is valid of at least 6 months from departure. Please contact the official travel agent should you require further details on the visa application process Please, note Tarsus F&E LLC FZE is unable to obtain or apply for visas on anyone’s behalf. You can request a visa letter once you have completed the badge form, there will be a link on the confirmation email to complete a form and you will be emailed a letter.
Please click the following link for more detailed information on UAE visas:
http://www.emirates.com/uk/english/plan_book/essential_information/visa_passport_information/uae_visas.aspx