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Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide 2013

Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide 2013 Contents Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide  Introduction 5 4

Dubai: the ’s destination of choice for congresses and meetings

Helal Al Marri Director General Department of and Commerce Marketing,

We invite you to explore Dubai! Our has two million Join the millions of people who residents from 180 different visit our emirate from all around nationalities. We are perfectly every year. Tourists and situated midway between the Far businesspeople alike are attracted East and , and one third of by the different aspects of the city’s the world’s population lives within offerings: our strategic location a four-hour flight. We are the same as the gateway between East and distance from as from West, our unique cultural heritage, Beijing, and easily accessible from modern , wide- all of the major economic centres in ranging activities, world- Asia, , Europe and Russia. renowned attractions and multitude of events – all working As such, we take pride in being together to position the city as a globally recognised as a centre of destination of choice. commerce and trade with world- class facilities, an impeccable Here in Dubai we have everything reputation for high-quality service, you need to successfully host and ever-enhancing air connectivity events of any size throughout boasting over 160 airlines to 220 dubai is the year. We have invested in destinations; as well as for providing making our city a world-class strong value for money. With over globally destination for meetings, incentives, 75,000 hotel rooms and furnished recognised conferences and exhibitions, and the , Dubai remains a as a centre of sector has long been a key pillar of dynamic destination where it is easy Dubai’s growth. Our annual events to conduct business. commerce and attract visitors from the four trade with corners of the world across a wide As you explore our facilities, it variety of industries, each taking will take no time at all for you world-class advantage of our ever-expanding to understand why Dubai is the facilities and infrastructure in transportation, destination of choice for so many an impeccable logistics and hospitality, and best- congresses and other events from in-class standards of service. We around the world. reputation for invite you and your delegates to high quality experience this first-hand. Welcome to Dubai! service. Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide  Introduction 7 6

Your Dubai Convention and Events Bureau

Hamad M. Bin Mejren Executive Director Business Tourism

Welcome to Dubai! On behalf of infrastructure and shopping – and The emirate itself has been built the Department of Tourism and want to come back as a tourist. It on realising great ambition and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) is for this reason we at the DCEB the Dubai Convention and Events and the Dubai Convention and have worked so hard to make Dubai Bureau is no different. We have Events Bureau (DCEB), it gives me the destination for international gathered international expertise of extraordinary pleasure to welcome congresses with professionalism. the very highest quality to ensure you here. You can see everything that the most complete service that Dubai now offers to the The International Convention can be provided. Every year the business visitor and tourist alike. and Congress Association (ICCA) calendar of events grows more ranked Dubai as first in the Middle diverse and more prestigious. From We have carefully prepared our East and as one of the major bidding assistance to convention Meeting and Event Planners’ international meeting destinations planning, from attendance Guide to provide you with all the globally, with Dubai surfacing as to onsite event servicing, the Dubai necessary information you need to a top contender amongst well- Convention and Events Bureau’s make sure your event is a success. established meeting destinations. destination experts can assist in We provide information about facilitating all aspects of any kind accommodation in Dubai, different In 2013 the emirate will be playing of event. We are able to provide venues, , DMCs and host to countless international up-to-date and impartial advice PCOs, as well as sports information. meetings – the Interdisciplinary about one of the world’s leading World Congress on Low Back and convention and event destinations. The growth of Dubai as a Pelvic Pain; SIB OS, the world’s And we are proud to say we embody destination has not happened by premier financial services event; international best practice in every accident. The country’s leadership to name just a few. Further major aspect of our services and activities. we are able has continually underlined the international events are also set We hope you’ll see for yourself! importance of the development to take place in Dubai in 2014, to provide of the Meetings, Incentives, including the Congress of the Asian We welcome you to Dubai, and up-to-date Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) Pacific Dental Federation (APDF), if there is anything we can do to industry in the , recognising the Scientific Conference of Asian make your visit even better, don’t and impartial that congress development is key Pacific Endodontic Confederation hesitate to ask. advice about to tourism success. Businesspeople (APEC), and the International one of the who come here and have a Symposium on Electronic Art. productive and professional meeting This is not counting the staggering world’s leading cannot help but see the hotels, number of international sporting convention the world-class golf courses, events also now held in the emirate. destinations. the resorts, beaches, markets, Why Dubai 10 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Why Dubai 11

DUBAI IN NUMBERS

175+ 75,000+ nationalities hotel rooms living, working and playing in Dubai

M2 OF 90,000 conference space under one roof over 50 million passengers annually through Dubai 24,000 International hotel Airport rooms along the Dubai 35,000 lines association delegates in 2012 12 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Why Dubai 13

Introduction Dubai, the ‘Merchant’s City,’ has transformed itself from a humble fishing village into a global hub for trading, manufacturing and tourism. Located at the crossroads between East and West, it offers the best of both : a tax-free liberal haven for business and a luxurious holiday destination for pleasure- seekers. With record-breaking , shopping malls and marvellous hotels cradled by pristine beaches and desert dunes, Dubai is like no other city on Earth. Welcome to exotic Arabia with a 21st century twist.

Centuries before the city became Dubai’s global success today is also and women alike. This cosmopolitan an international destination, it was a product of its global outlook. It spirit has attracted some of the inhabited by nomadic tribes that has an open, multi-cultural society world’s biggest events and given left little trace of their existence. that is bilingual in and rise to international sporting Then, in the 18th century, members English, and extremely tolerant of tournaments, like the Dubai Desert of the tribe, who made different religious beliefs. So even Classic and the Cup. a living trading as well as fishing, though the local populace preserves But despite an outward mentality, settled in Dubai. Their natural Dubai’s Islamic heritage, it is not local traditions such as dhow commercial instincts, allied with enforced upon others, making sailing, camel riding and falconry are liberal attitudes, attracted the western clothing accepted for men still shared and celebrated. attention of neighbouring traders from and other Gulf countries. By the late 1870s, Dubai had become the main port of the southern , developing major souks to enable visitors to barter their wares. Pearls, collected from offshore beds, and gold were key to the emirate’s prosperity until the discovery of ‘black gold’. In fact, it is not uncommon to see recently inaugurated When Britain announced its windtowers sitting beside glittering rail system, which connects the withdrawal from the emirate in the skyscrapers and desert dunes city from end to end; the Palm 1960s, it prompted the formation rolling into green golf courses; a , the world’s largest of the , a testimony to Dubai’s visionary man-made that can be seen federation that allowed each of the future coexisting harmoniously with from space; and the , seven emirates to pursue its own its carefully preserved heritage. the world’s tallest building and a policies and development strategies. masterpiece of urban planning, with This enabled Dubai, under the Dubai dared to dream big and the lakes, pedestrian boulevards, low- progressive leadership of the Al results of its realised vision can be rise residential neighbourhoods, Maktoum dynasty, to invest in seen everywhere: mega projects four hotels and . infrastructure, and health have transformed the face of the It’s really no wonder that Dubai is care, thus providing the foundations emirate, extending its coastline, always described in superlatives – for Dubai’s development into a city greening the desert and reaching the most, the biggest and the best of the future. for the skies. These include the all reside in this city. 14 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Why Dubai 15

Healthcare Visitor Information Medical services in Dubai are of an international standard.

Public Holidays Islamic holidays are based on the Hijri calendar, which is determined by the sighting of the moon. As a result, the dates of holidays are often confirmed less than 24 hours in advance. Some of these are Eid Al Fitr (three days), Eid Al Adha (four days), Al Hijra (one day), Mawlid Al Nabi (one day) and Al Isra Wal Miraj (one day). Fixed dates on the calendar are New Year’s Day (Jan 1) and UAE National Day (Dec 2). The Holy Month of Ramadan falls from the second week of July through to the second week of Banks Clothing Media August in 2013, and moves forward Transportation Visas Most international banks have Summer clothing may be worn for There are three English language approximately 10 days every year. Public transportation is plentiful There are several types of visas for branches in Dubai. Bank opening most of the year but temperatures newspapers published in Dubai. and easily obtainable in Dubai. A visitors to Dubai. hours can vary but in general they can drop during the winter. At the International newspapers, Bargaining government body, the Roads and Nationals of the following are open from 08:00 to 13:00, pool or at the beach, swimwear is magazines and journals can Bargaining is expected in the Authority (RTA), runs all countries do not require visas to Saturday to Thursday, and are quite acceptable, but when in the be bought at bookshops and souks. Vendors will usually drop metered taxis, buses, water taxis enter the UAE: closed on Fridays. city and public areas, care should supermarkets. Dubai has both the price, often quite substantially, and the Dubai Metro. Andorra, , Austria, be taken to not give offence with Arabic and English commercial particularly for a cash sale. The numerous bus, and Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, Business Hours revealing clothing. radio and television stations, as metro routes service the entire France, Germany, Greece, Hong Business: Most multinational well as access to international Tipping And Gratuities emirate, connecting all residential Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, companies work a straight shift Credit Cards satellite TV programming. Tipping practices are similar to those and commercial areas as well as Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, while some companies work from American Express, Diners Club, in most other parts of the world and the international airports. Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, 08:00 to 13:00 and again from Visa and MasterCard are generally Communications are at the customer’s discretion. Many hotels also provide regular Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San 16:00 to 19:00. accepted in hotels and shops. The international dialing code for shuttle buses that follow set routes Marino, , South Korea, Government offices: 07:30 to incoming calls is +971. Calls to Electricity around Dubai and to the beaches. Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, 14:30, Sunday to Thursday. Currency and from landlines within Dubai The electricity supply in Dubai Car rental companies require USA, and the Vatican. Exchange : 10:00 to 22:00. The local currency is the Dirham are free of charge, and direct is 220/240 volts at 50 cycles. a passport copy and a valid Should your country not be listed Shopping malls: 10:00 to 22:00, (AED), which is divided into 100 fils. dialing is possible to more than Standard, British square three-pin international driving licence for above please check with your Sunday to Wednesday and 10:00 to It is pegged to the US dollar at an 170 countries. GPRS and WAP plugs are the norm in most hotels. all renters coming from: Austria, nearest UAE Embassy/Consulate 00:00, Thursday to Saturday. exchange rate of US$1 = Dhs3.675. services are also available. A GSM US-made appliances may need a Belgium, Canada, Denmark, for information. international roaming service for transformer adaptor. Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Citizens of the Arab Gulf Co- Climate Language mobile phones is available for more Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, operation Council member states The UAE has a sub-tropical The official language is Arabic than 60 countries. If your country Water Japan, Norway, Spain, Sweden, (, , Qatar, , climate and blue skies can be but English is widely spoken and isn’t one of them then a service The tap water in Dubai is safe to Switzerland, Turkey, UK and USA. ) do not need a visa. expected most of the year. May understood throughout the country. known as “Wasel” is available. drink. But locally bottled mineral Driving is on the right hand side of For more information contact: to September is summer, when Bring your phone or buy it here water is generally served in hotels the road. temperatures range between Photography and purchase a SIM card (available and restaurants. Department of Naturalisation 40oC and 48oC. During the winter Normal tourist photography is at most supermarkets, petrol and Residency months, temperatures range acceptable, but photographing stations and hotels) to make and Time Zone Tel: +971 (0) 4 398 0000 from 15oC to 30oC. Rainfall is government is prohibited. receive calls from the UAE. Internet Gulf Standard Time: + 4 hours UTC Website: www.dnrd.ae predominantly in winter and Like anywhere in the world it is services are also available for non- averages at 13cm annually. courteous to ask permission before subscribers from regular phone lines. photographing people, etc. 16 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Why Dubai 17

Dubai The Cruise Hub Of The Arabian Gulf With five cruise lines offering regular winter cruises out of Dubai, the city can now offer a unique marine element to its roster of venues for event organisers.

Costa Cruises and AIDA have In total, 104 ships called into the Operating with ships that cruised the crystalline waters of new Dubai Cruise Terminal in the have a capacity for over 2,000 the Gulf for over five years, and winter season 2010/2011, and passengers, these cruise lines are were joined in 2010 by US giant more than 150 ships are expected keen to accommodate groups and Royal Caribbean. In 2011, European in 2013. Ships docking at the offer an all-inclusive venue with cruise line MSC became the terminal include those operated by hotel, entertainment and dining fourth company to use Dubai as Regent Cruises, Celebrity, Silversea, facilities on board. Their cinemas its departure hub, and TUI Cruises Seabourn and Princess Cruises. and theatres provide the perfect joined them in 2012. space for conferences, with full technology in place and varied rooms for breakouts and team- building events. They also provide touristic programmes, with stops in , , , Bahrain, and two overnight stays in Dubai for sightseeing and shopping.

The ISO 9002-certified Dubai Cruise Terminal is located at Port Rashid at the mouth of the famous these cruise Dubai , and is managed by the Dubai Department of Tourism and lines are Commerce Marketing. keen to The 3,450 sq m Arabesque building accommodate features duty free shopping, souvenir and gift stalls, a business groups and centre with free internet access offer an all- and a VIP ‘Majlis’ meeting area. inclusive venue with hotel, entertainment and dining facilities on board. 18 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Why Dubai 19

Dubai Map

Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre 20 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Why Dubai 21

2013 Major Events

Conferences And Jan 31 - Feb 2 Mar 5-9 Mar 10-13 Mar 25-27 Apr 17-19 Exhibitions Big Boys Toys UAE 2013 Emirates Airline International Arablab Exhibition DIHAD 2013 GETEX - Education Equipment Showcase of the latest, biggest and Festival of Literature International exhibition for laboratory Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & & Technology 2013 Jan 15-17 fastest products Literature festival technology, instrumentation equipment Development Conference & Exhibition Education equipment and technology fair Atlantis, The InterContinental Hotel, and services Dubai World Trade Center Dubai World Trade Center Intersec Exhibition Tel.: +971 (0) 4 321 4747 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 342 0060 Dubai World Trade Center Tel.: +971 (0) 4 362 4717 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 335 5001 Meeting platform for security, Fax: +971 (0) 4 321 4848 www.eaifl.com Tel.: +971 (0) 4 397 5418 Fax: +971 (0) 4 362 4718 Fax: +971 (0) 4 335 5141 safety and protection www.bigboystoysuae.com Fax: +971 (0) 4 397 5419 www.dihad.org www.mygetex.com Dubai World Trade Center www.arablab.com Tel.: +971 (0) 4 389 4500 Mar 5-7 Feb 5-7 Mar 25-27 Apr 21-23 Fax: +971 (0) 4 358 5511 Playworld Mar 18-21 www.intersecexpo.com AEEDC Dubai 2013 Middle East’s industry for toys and all The International Outdoor Otolaryngology Exhibition UAE International Dental Conference and other products for kids Days Dubai Design & Landscaping Show and Conference 2013 Jan 20-22 Arab Dental Exhibition Dubai World Trade Center The Middle East and South Asia’s first fair Trade fair and conference in landscape 10th Annual Middle East Otolaryngology Dubai World Trade Center Tel.: +971 (0) 4 389 4500 dedicated to collectible and limited edition and outdoor living Sign & Graphic Imaging Exhibition and Conference, Head Tel.: +971 (0) 4 367 8192 Fax: +971 (0) 4 358 5511 furniture and design objects Dubai World Trade Center and Neck Surgery Middle East Fax: +971 (0) 4 362 4718 www.playworldme.com Downtown, Dubai Tel.: +971 (0) 4 447 5357 , Dubai Trade show for specialised signing, outdoor www.aeedc.com Tel.: +971 (0) 4 384 2000 Fax: +971 (0) 4 447 5334 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 336 5161 media, graphic/digital imaging and screen Mar 5-7 Fax: +971 (0) 4 358 7121 www.theoutdoorshow.ae printing industries www.designdaysdubai.ae Feb 5-7 May 6-9 Dubai World Trade Center Paperworld Middle East Mar 31 - Apr 2 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 343 5777 Middle East Rail Paperworld ME focuses on the Mar 19-21 Arabian Travel Market The Middle East’s largest rail conference Fax: +971 (0) 4 343 6115 international industry for office stationery OBS-GYNE Exhibition & Exhibition (ATM) www.signmiddleeast.com and exhibition DUPHAT Dubai in the Middle East Congress 2013 The industry’s leading travel and Dubai World Trade Center Dubai World Trade Center Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Discusses the latest up-to-date trends on Tel.: +971 (0) 4 440 2500 Technologies Conference & Exhibition tourism exhibition Jan 21-23 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 389 4500 treatments and technologies in obstetrics Dubai World Trade Center Fax: +971 (0) 4 445 8475 Fax: +971 (0) 4 358 5511 Dubai World Trade Center Dubai World Trade Center MRO Middle East 2013 www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/ Tel.: +971 (0) 4 362 4717 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 336 5162 www.paperworldme.com Tel.: +971 (0) 4 336 5161 www.arabiantravelmarket.com Maintenance, repair and overhaul show middle-east-rail/ Fax: +971 (0) 4 362 4718 www.obs-gyne.com Dubai World Trade Center Mar 5-9 www.duphat.ae Tel.: +971 (0) 4 286 7755 Jun 3-5 Feb 19-21 Apr 15-17 Fax: +971 (0) 4 286 6166 Dubai International Boat Show Mar 20-23 Hospital Build & Upgrade Middle East Security Boat show Wetex 2013 and Healthscape Jan 28-31 Conference & Exhibition Dubai International Marine Club Art Dubai Water, Technology & Hospital Build exhibition and congress in Middle East Security Conference and Tel.: +971 (0) 4 332 1000 Art Dubai has become a defining platform Environment Exhibition Arab Health Exhibition Fax: +971 (0) 4 358 5511 for contemporary art practice across the the Middle East Dubai World Trade Center Dubai World Trade Center Exhibition & Congress Dubai World Trade Center www.boatshowdubai.com Middle East region Tel.: +971 (0) 4 324 4444 International hospital and medical www.asisonline.org/dubai Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Tel.: +971 (0) 4 336 5161 Fax: +971 (0) 4 324 8111 www.hospitalbuild-me.com equipment exhibition Mar 5-7 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 384 2000 www.wetex.ae Dubai World Trade Center Feb 25-28 Fax: +971 (0) 4 358 7121 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 336 5161 Middle East Investment www.artdubai.ae Oct 6-8 Gulfood Exhibition 2013 Apr 15-17 Fax: +971 (0) 4 336 0137 Summit Arab Oil & Gas Exhibition www.arabhealthonline.com , beverage and Mar 21-23 Middle East Investment Summit Dubai Global Energy Forum The international exhibition for onshore hotel equipment exhibition Hotel, Dubai Energy Challenges and Dubai World Trade Center Dubai International Arabian and offshore oil, gas and petrochemical Jan 30 - Feb 2 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 440 2500 Opportunities - Sustainable Future industries serving the Middle East Tel.: +971 (0) 4 332 1000 Fax: +971 (0) 4 445 8475 Horse Championship Dubai World Trade Center World Discovery Festival Fax: +971 (0) 4331 2173 Beauty competition for purebred Dubai World Trade Center www.terrapinn.com Tel.: +971 (0) 4 307 2006 Tel: +971 (0) 4 335 5001 Exposition to whet consumer appetite for www.gulfood.com Arabian horses Fax: +971 (0) 4 324 8111 the good things in life Dubai World Trade Center Fax: +971 (0) 4 335 5141 Mar 7-9 www.dgef.ae www.ogsonline.com Dubai International Marine Club Mar 4-5 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 332 1000 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 335 5001 Dubai Anaesthesia 2013 Fax: +971 (0) 4 331 2173 Apr 16-18 Fax: +971 (0) 4 335 5141 Hedge Funds World Middle East International anaesthesia conference www.diahc.ae Nov 5 Innovation and strategy for hedge funds www.worlddiscoveryexpo.com and exhibition Dubai Derma 2013 Dubai International and investors Dubai World Trade Center Mar 21-23 World dermatology and laser conference , Dubai Tel.: +971 (0) 4 362 4717 and exhibition Motor Show Tel.: +971 (0) 4 440 2500 Fax: +971 (0) 4 362 4718 Dubai International Horse Fair Dubai World Trade Center Motor show Fax: +971 (0) 4 445 8475 www.dubaianaesthesia.com Event for all horse related Tel.: +971 (0) 4 362 4717 Dubai World Trade Center www.terrapinn.com products and services Fax: +971 (0) 4 362 4718 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 332 1000 Dubai World Trade Center www.dubaiderma.com Fax: +971 (0) 4 331 2173 Tel: +971 (0) 4 332 1000 www.dubaimotorshow.com Fax: +971 (0) 4 331 2173 www.dwtc.com 22 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Why Dubai 23 24 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Why Dubai 25

Nov 17-19 Feb 7-9 The Speciality Food Festival 5th Emirates Classic Car Food festival Festival 2013 Dubai World Trade Center Regarded as the Middle East’s premier Tel: +971 (0) 4 332 1000 showcase of classic cars Fax: +971 (0) 4 331 2173 Emaar Boulevard, www.speciality.ae Tel: +971 (0) 4 367 3333 Fax: +971 (0) 4 438 4130 Nov 17-21 www.emiratesclassiccarfestival.com Dubai Airshow Feb 14-22 The 12th International Aerospace Exhibition Emirates Airline Dubai Airport Expo Dubai Jazz Festival 2013 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 286 7755 The annual festival will spread over nine Fax: +971 (0) 4 286 6166 consecutive nights and feature 22 Jan 25 www.dubaiairshow.aero diverse performances Festival Park, Dubai Festival City Standard Chartered Nov 18-19 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 391 1196 Dubai Marathon Dubai International Character Fax: +971 (0) 4 391 8930 Dubai Marathon www.dubaijazzfest.com Licensing Fair & Dubai World TBA Game Expo Tel.: +971 (0) 4 433 5669 Mar 14-16 Fax: +971 (0) 4 367 2524 The Middle East’s largest branding and www.dubaimarathon.org licensing marketplace Taste of Dubai Festival Dubai World Trade Center Taste of Dubai will bring together the Tel: +971 (0) 4 362 4717 best restaurants, prestigious chefs and Jan 28 - Feb 3 Fax: +971 (0) 4 362 4718 premium beverage brands OMEGA Dubai www.character.ae The Amphitheatre, Desert Classic 2013 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 2444 6011 European PGA tour golf tournament Fax: +971 (0) 4 2444 3987 Dec 4-7 Emirates Golf Club, Dubai www.tasteofdubaifestival.com Dubai International Jewellery Tel.: +971 (0) 4 380 1919 Week Exhibition Fax: +971 (0) 4 380 2011 www.dubaidesertclassic.com Jewellery and watch show Sports Dubai World Trade Center Tel: +971 (0) 4 332 1000 Jan 10 - Mar 9 Jan 31 - Feb 2 Fax: +971 (0) 4 331 2173 Dubai International CSI3-W Dubai Showjumping www.jewelleryshow.com Racing Carnival Championship 2013 Sporting and social Emirates Equestrian Centre is saddling for Cultural, Festivals, entertainment activities three days of intense competition at the Plays & Concerts Meydan Racecourse, Meydan City show jumping season’s biggest event Tel.: +971 (0) 4 327 0077 Emirates Equestrian Centre, Dubai Fax: +971 (0) 4 327 0047 Tel.: +971 (0) 50 553 7986 Jan 3 - Feb 3 www.dubairacingclub.com Fax: +971 (0) 4 323 7265 Dubai Shopping Festival 2013 www.emiratesequestriancentre.com Shopping festival Jan 24-25 Different venues around Dubai Feb 18 - Mar 2 Tel.: +971 600 545 555 Masters of Dirt 2013 www.dubaievents.ae MOD combines the best and most Dubai Duty Free Tennis dangerous extreme sport stunts into one Championships intense theatrical show Jan 24-27 Tennis Championships Festival Marina, Dubai Festival City Dubai Tennis , The Aviation Club Dubai Latin Festival 2013 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 439 0900 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 216 6444 Latino dance and music extravaganza Fax: +971 (0) 4 439 0661 Fax: +971 (0) 4 224 4455 Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel, Dubai www.moddubai.com www.dubaidutyfreetennis Tel.: +971 (0) 4 364 4881 championships.com www.bnf.ae 26 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Why Dubai 27

Public Dubai’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental awareness is easily verified by its system, one of the most comprehensive and advanced in the world. Regulated by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), public transport is easy, affordable and reliable.

Although traditional forms of transportation such as buses, water buses and road taxis are prevalently used, the Dubai Metro now stands as the futuristic model of mass transit in the city and the region. Fitted with state-of-the- art technology, all stations and trains are air conditioned, and offer standard or Gold Class seating. Dubai Metro is the first urban train network in the as well as the longest fully automated network in the world. In the first two days of operation, it moved nearly 10% of Dubai’s population, and in the first five months carried over 10 million passengers. As it continues to grow and new lines and stations open, it promises to connect every corner of the emirate in a clean, comfortable and modern fashion. Dubai Metro is the first urban train network in the Arabian Peninsula as well as the longest fully automated network in the world. 28 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Why Dubai 29

Dubai International Airport Dubai International Airport has established itself International Airport as a global aviation hub, handling over 50 million Recently opened on June 27th 2010, the Al Maktoum passengers in 2012. This made it the third busiest International Airport is one of the most ambitious airport in the world by international passenger airport projects ever envisioned, and lives up to the traffic and the sixth busiest cargo airport. legacy of its namesake, the late Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, former ruler of Dubai.

Altogether, it handles over 6,000 When fully operational, Al Maktoum Once completed, the airport will Designed for the future, Al weekly flights operated by 130 International Airport will become the have an annual cargo capacity of Maktoum International Airport is airlines to 220 destinations across world’s largest passenger and cargo 12 million tonnes, and a passenger able to handle all next-generation every continent. hub, 10 times larger than Dubai capacity of up to 160 million aircraft, including the International Airport and Dubai people per year. This would be super-jumbo. Up to four aircraft In addition to being one of the Cargo Village combined. more than Hartsfield-Jackson will be able to land simultaneously, busiest, Dubai International Airport International Airport, which 24 hours a day, which will minimise is also a paradigm of modernity, handled 90 million people in 2008 in-air queuing. especially after the opening of and is currently the world’s busiest Terminal 3 in 2008, dedicated to passenger airport. The airport will be served by Emirates Airline. This state-of- Dubai’s new metro system and the-art terminal has 59 passenger includes five parallel runways; three loading bridges, 220 check-in passenger terminals, including two counters, 14 baggage belts running luxury facilities (one dedicated to 80km, 157 elevators and 97 airlines of , escalators, 2,600 underground the second to other carriers, and parking spaces and nearly the third to low-cost carriers); 15,000sq m devoted to duty free. multiple concourses; 16 cargo Other facilities include a 300- terminals with a 12 million tonne room hotel and health club, an capacity; executive and Royal jet 800 passenger capacity Emirates centres; hotels and shopping malls. First Class Lounge and a Business Class Lounge for 1,200. A new VIP Majlis facility has also been launched, as well as a relocated Executive Flight Centre that is the largest dedicated business aviation terminal of its kind in the Middle East region.

An exclusive A380 facility is now open, with 23 dedicated gates, which expand the airport’s capacity to 75 million passengers per annum. 30 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Why Dubai 31

Emirates Airline Founded in 1985 with just two aircraft, Emirates is now one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, flying to 116 cities in 68 countries across six continents.

It also operates four of the longest nonstop commercial flights worldwide: from Dubai to Los Angeles, Sao Paulo, Houston and San Francisco, and from early 2012, nonstop routes to Seattle, Dallas, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires.

Propelled by impressive profits and international recognition, Emirates Airline has acquired one of the world’s youngest and most modern fleets, with 162 wide-bodied aircraft in service, including 17 double-decker A380s.

Looking ahead, Emirates will continue to expand its international network, with 73 A380s and 90 777-300 ERs included in its 240 plus aircraft order book. 32 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Why Dubai 33

St. Petersburg Glasgow Newcastle Copenhagen Dublin Manchester Hamburg Birmingham Amsterdam Warsaw London Dusseldorf Prague Paris ZurichMunich Seattle Geneva Vienna Venice Toronto Lyon Milan Nice Rome New York Madrid Beijing Washington, DC San Francisco Lisbon Algiers Athens Seoul Tunis Malta Tokyo Larnaca Peshawar Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth Islamabad Lahore Houston Delhi Dhaka Ahmedabad Hong Kong Kolkata Mumbai Hyderabad Dakar Manila Bengaluru Bangkok Kozhikode Addis Ababa Kochi Ho Chi Minh City Thiruvananthapuram Colombo Abidjan Lagos Phuket Accra Malé Kuala Lumpur Entebbe Singapore Nairobi Dar es Salaam Seychelles Jakarta Luanda

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Graphic illustration only, not a complete representation or to scale. © 2013. Emirates. All rights reserved. not a complete representation Graphic illustration only, January 2013 34 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Why Dubai 35 Since operations began in June 2009, flydubai has become the world’s fastest growing start-up airline ever, flying to more than 45 destinations across the GCC, Middle East, Asia, Africa, the Subcontinent and the fringes of Europe.

The low-cost carrier, which is based at Dubai Terminal 2, is dedicated to making travel more accessible and affordable, taking every step to lower costs and pass them onto passengers by way of lower fares. But low cost does not mean low quality; flydubai continues to pioneer new products and technologies, including being the only airline in the world able to screen movies in high definition. Book early, online at flydubai.com, to get the lowest fares. 36 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Why Dubai 37 38 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Why Dubai 39

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About Dubai Convention and events Bureau With our in-depth knowledge of Dubai, its unique culture, world leading convention venues and the specific requirements of the meetings industry, the Dubai Convention and events Bureau prides itself on delivering free and impartial advice tailored to your specific needs. We offer a full spectrum of convention and events management services: facilitating the bidding stage, venue and accommodation sourcing, coordinating site inspection visits and liaison between you and local service providers.

Holding an event in Dubai is guaranteed to be smooth, affordable and memorable. In this international travel hub, where the sun is always shining, you can enjoy world-class conference venues and accommodation with the best of Arabic hospitality.

Dubai Convention and Events Bureau is a division of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, whose primary aim is to develop Dubai’s Our goal is to assist you in the share of the international MICE planning and organisation of your and sports events market, whilst event from start to finish.S taffed maximising the economic prospects by leading professionals with access of Dubai. We are dedicated to to some of the most sophisticated promoting Dubai both nationally venues and facilities in the world, and internationally as a leading we are equipped to ensure that business tourism destination. your event is an outstanding success. The Dubai Convention and Events Bureau’s service standards are accredited by LRQA as part of the BestCities Global Alliance. BestCities is a global convention bureau alliance that delivers the world’s best service experience for the meetings industry. BestCities consists of the world’s 10 premier meeting destinations, spanning five continents. 44 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Dubai Convention and events Bureau 45

The Team each member of our team strives to deliver an exceptional experience through dedicated service to our customers.

HAMAD BIN KARINA LANCE ABduLLA YOUSUF SAMIRA DAAS SALMA GHUZNAVI MEJREN – CDME Head of Sales & Convention Head of Congress Ambassador Head of Marketing & Head of Research Executive Director Business Tourism Services Development Communication

Responsibilities include overall Responsibilities include Responsibilities include identifying Responsibilities include the Responsibilities include the strategy and management of overall strategy, as well as and engaging Al Safeer members overall strategy, development and overall strategy, development business tourism, including implementation of all convention (congress hosts) and working implementation of marketing and and implementation of research executive responsibilities for the sales and service activities. together to produce congress bids. communications activities. activities. DCEB and Dubai Cruise Terminal. 46 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Dubai Convention and events Bureau 47

Tyler Stellman Walid Marhoon Khalifa Al Suwaidi Tariq Al Hashimi Seanalee Selladurai Head of Sport Tourism Senior Executive - Congress Senior Executive - Congress Senior Executive - Congress Executive Sales & Convention Development Development Development Development Services

Responsibilities include the overall Responsibilities include overall Responsibilities include overall Responsibilities include overall Responsibilities include coordination sport development strategy responsibility for convention sales responsibility for convention sales responsibility for convention sales and planning for congresses and as well as services, and the activities for European based clients. activities for North and Latin activities for clients based in the events taking place in Dubai, as well implementation and analysis of the American based clients. Asia Pacific region. as being the primary contact for sports tourism segment. attendance building activities. 48 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Dubai Convention and events Bureau 49

Our Services The Dubai Convention and events Bureau (DCEB) provides the following key services, which are the cornerstones of a successful event.

Destination Expertise Bid Assistance Convention Planning • Expertise in on-site selection, The Dubai Convention and The Dubai Convention and local products and services Events Bureau provides local and Events Bureau provides invaluable, • Facilitation of educational visits international hosts with exceptional unbiased local assistance during • Access to local industry and expertise in the production of bid the initial planning stages of an government contacts documents, including: event including: • Itinerary planning and suggestions • Identifying bid criteria • Site inspection of local • Sourcing written venues, accommodation and In addition to providing the above, endorsements from key political infrastructure we arrange appointments and and industry contacts • The recommendation of a PCO or introductions with professional • Implementing detailed DMC, if required conference organisers, destination event searches • Introductions to local industry management companies, special • Planning personalised and government contacts event planners and a wide range bid strategies • Development of pre- and post- of business tourism products and • Writing bespoke bid documents tour programmes service suppliers. • Providing bid presentation support • The selection of other products • Providing audiovisual aids and services relevant to the event • Facilitating venue and accommodation selection Building Attendance • Providing access to event Dubai Convention and Events budgeting and financial Bureau is committed to making On-Site Event planning services your event a memorable success Servicing • Providing site inspection support and maximising delegate Dubai Convention and Events • Preparing and distributing direct attendance. We can help with all Bureau also offers a number of communications to lobby key aspects of pre-event marketing value-added services on-site, to decision-makers and communications and have a complement an event, including: • Liaising between local wide range of experience in putting • Complimentary visitor guides government and industry together effective recruitment for delegates • Coordinating letters of support campaigns and services, including: • Visitor information booths • Promoting bids • Promotional collateral such as for events comprising over videos and brochures 1,000 delegates • Assistance in developing • Information listings on local recruitment strategies services such as restaurants, • Destination web links to the entertainment and shopping conference website 50 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Dubai Convention and events Bureau 51

Dubai Bid Alliance Al Safeer Program The Dubai Bid Alliance (DBA) is a collaboration of Dubai this Ambassador program is an opporunity for stakeholders that creates a community approach to leaders of their Field to boost their local and international congress bids. international network.

As one of the strongest bid If you’re a leader in your field alliances anywhere, it fosters an and work for a multinational efficient congress bidding, planning organisation or association that and implementation process for holds international congresses, the client. then we invite you to become an Ambassador of Dubai The Alliance is utilised in all large under the Al Safeer Program. international or corporate congress Ambassadors partner with the bids with at least 1,500 delegates Dubai Convention and Events and a minimum use of 750 hotel Bureau to bring international guest rooms. events to the city. Not only will this give you a chance to boost DBA bid submittals include pre- your own local and international negotiated hotel terms and network, but your efforts will also conditions (of which there are resonate through the community, currently over 20,000 rooms in government and economy. the Alliance), Emirates Airline as the official carrier, competitive It’s the perfect way to promote rates from the Dubai International yourself by promoting the Convention & Exhibition Centre best regional achievements, (DICEC) and booking incentives advancements and expertise to from the Dubai Convention and the world. Events Bureau as well as Dubai- based DMC and PCO partners. For further information on these programs, please contact:

Dubai Convention and Events Bureau Tel: + 971 (0) 4 282 1111 Email: [email protected] Web: www.dceb.gov.ae 52 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Dubai Convention and events Bureau 53

BestCities Global Alliance The BestCities Global Alliance is a unique and innovative partnership among 10 top convention cities - Cape Town, Copenhagen, Dubai, Edinburgh, Melbourne, Singapore, Vancouver, Chicago, Berlin and houston.

The world’s first international partner’s contribution and Management System, certified by Local and Convention Bureau Alliance, investment. Through resource Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance, International Tastes BestCities provides world-class pooling, and by leveraging the which guarantees excellence in the Dining in a BestCities destination service for the meetings industry. exceptional reputation of its services delivered to every client, is an indulgent treat for the senses. The global alliance stands for partners, the Alliance continues year after year. The choices are overwhelming: a promise of quality, expertise to build a sustainable advantage from fine dining and trendy nouvelle and professionalism, and is around the world. Each partner Exceptional cuisine, to casual pub fare and recognised for the cooperative is also committed to BestCities’ and Appealing ethnic . Each city has its own spirit that enhances each internationally recognised Quality Destinations personality – a shortcut down a Not only are the service standards cobbled lane may reveal a great World-Class unparalleled, but the destinations restaurant; follow the aroma of Facilities represented by BestCities partners freshly ground coffee beans to a BestCities destinations have state- also have it all: the facilities, the great café; or maybe take a short of-the-art convention facilities Jane Vong Holmes, attractions and the infrastructure drive outside the city and indulge that can accommodate between Managing Director, to ensure a successful convention. in the best regional produce from 300 and 5,000 delegates in plenary BestCities Global Alliance The Alliance consists of roadside stalls or farmers’ markets. sessions. Some venues can even convention bureaux in Cape Town, accommodate as many as 20,000 Copenhagen, Dubai, Edinburgh, Easy Access delegates. Each destination also “The Dubai Convention and Events Chicago, Melbourne, Singapore Travelling to BestCities destinations has at least 10,000 hotel rooms Bureau (DCEB) – like each of the and Vancouver, with Berlin and is easy from anywhere in the world. within close proximity of the major 10 BestCities bureaux around the Houston as preliminary members. Each destination’s international convention venues. world – has made a commitment Each of the cities possesses great airport is conveniently located near to excellence and to deliver superior historical and cultural depths as the city centre, as are the major www.bestcities.net destination experiences to its well as a vibrant international attractions, hotels, restaurants and clients. By adopting the BestCities atmosphere. Delegates can visit meeting venues. A variety of public Quality Management System, DCEB incredible museums, shop in transportation options are also offers meeting planners greater local markets, enjoy picturesque available, from buses and trains efficiencies and quality control harbour cruises, explore nature and to fast metro systems and free procedures. In addition to the photograph magnificent skylines. city bikes. Should delegates need many outstanding qualities of this Each destination also enjoys a high directions, they’ll discover that the destination, the expert assistance standard of living and is considered locals in BestCities destinations of this bureau and its focus on comfortable and clean. generally speak English and are very service delivery, make conferences helpful to visitors. in Dubai a Best Meeting Experience.” Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Accommodation & Conference Facilities 29

Accommodation & Conference Facilities

Best Practices. Best Meetings. BestCities.

BERLIN | CAPE TOWN | CHICAGO | COPENHAGEN | DUBAI | EDINBURGH | HOUSTON | MELBOURNE | SINGAPORE | VANCOUVER

As a Meeting Planner, we understand that you are accountable for delivering an extremely high standard of service. As the world’s rst convention bureau alliance, we developed our own set of Client Service Standards certi ed by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) so you can be con dent that our partners live up to these standards.

With a global network of resources on offer we can connect you with ten premier convention destinations around the world and our practice of sharing intelligence and knowledge means you never have to start planning your event from the beginning again. BestCities Global Alliance provides continuous, professional service right up to, and after, your event including bid support, assistance with local customs and visas and advice on local suppliers.

Best Practices. Best Meetings. BestCities.

*Chicago will be a Full Partner by mid 2013 www.bestcities.net [email protected]

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Five Star Hotels with SPECTACULAR LOCATIONS, RECORD BREAKING ARCHITECTURE and IMPECCABLE SERVICE - DUBAI IS THE CAPITAL OF LUXURY HOTELS.

The Address The Address Dubai Mall The Address Atlantis, The Palm Auris Plaza Hotel Bonnington Jumeirah Downtown Dubai Lakes Towers Guest Rooms 196 Guest Rooms 244 Guest Rooms 200 Guest Rooms 1,539 Guest Rooms 337 Guest Rooms 208 Meeting Rooms 6 Meeting Rooms 6 Meeting Rooms 15 Meeting Rooms 14 Meeting Rooms 4 Meeting Rooms 2 Max Theatre 250 Max Theatre 500 Max Theatre 830 Max Theatre 1,500 Max Theatre 35 Max Theatre 550 Max Banquet 250 Max Banquet 350 Max Banquet 600 Max Banquet 1,500 Max Banquet 24 Max Banquet 300 Outdoor Capacity 80 Outdoor Capacity 150 Outdoor Capacity 600 Outdoor Capacity 2,000 Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity 100 From Metro 800m From Metro 800m From Metro 400m From Metro n/a From Metro 500m From Metro 100m www.theaddress.com www.theaddress.com www.theaddress.com www.atlantisthepalm.com www.auris-hotels.com/albarshaplaza www.bonningtontower.com

Al Bustan Rotana Dubai Al Ghurair Rayhaan Al Maha Desert Crowne Plaza Fairmont Dubai by Rotana Resort & Spa Dubai Festival City Guest Rooms 275 Guest Rooms 428 Guest Rooms 42 Guest Rooms 202 Guest Rooms 316 Guest Rooms 394 Meeting Rooms 13 Meeting Rooms 8 Meeting Rooms 3 Meeting Rooms 6 Meeting Rooms 7 Meeting Rooms 18 Max Theatre 1,500 Max Theatre 240 Max Theatre 135 Max Theatre 250 Max Theatre 1,300 Max Theatre 200 Max Banquet 1,500 Max Banquet 250 Max Banquet 180 Max Banquet 220 Max Banquet 900 Max Banquet 130 Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity 60 Outdoor Capacity 70 Outdoor Capacity 300 Outdoor Capacity 900 Outdoor Capacity n/a From Metro 700m From Metro 300m From Metro n/a From Metro n/a From Metro n/a From Metro 400m www.rotana.com www.rotana.com www.luxurycollection.com/almaha www.jumeirah.com www.crowneplaza.com www.fairmont.com

Al Murooj Rotana Dubai Amwaj Rotana Armani Hotel Dubai Grand Hyatt Grand Millennium Dubai

Guest Rooms 247 Guest Rooms 301 Guest Rooms 160 Guest Rooms 381 Guest Rooms 632 Guest Rooms 352 Meeting Rooms 11 Meeting Rooms 6 Meeting Rooms 7 Meeting Rooms 8 Meeting Rooms 13 Meeting Rooms 8 Max Theatre 940 Max Theatre 320 Max Theatre 600 Max Theatre 600 Max Theatre 1,700 Max Theatre 300 Max Banquet 750 Max Banquet 300 Max Banquet 350 Max Banquet 400 Max Banquet 1,250 Max Banquet 200 Outdoor Capacity 200 Outdoor Capacity 100 Outdoor Capacity 500 Outdoor Capacity 400 Outdoor Capacity 1,000 Outdoor Capacity n/a From Metro 250m From Metro 800m From Metro 800m From Metro 4km From Metro n/a From Metro 200m www.rotana.com www.rotanahotels.com www.dubai.armanihotels.com www.fairmont.com/palm-dubai www.dubai.grand.hyatt.com www.millenniumhotels.com 58 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Accommodation & Conference Facilities 59

Grosvenor Dubai Habtoor Grand Hilton Dubai Jumeirah JW Marriott Hotel Kempinski Hotel Kempinski Palm Hotel Resort & Spa Guest Rooms 744 Guest Rooms 399 Guest Rooms 389 Guest Rooms 351 Guest Rooms 393 Guest Rooms 394 Meeting Rooms 10 Meeting Rooms 6 Meeting Rooms 7 Meeting Rooms 23 Meeting Rooms 13 Meeting Rooms 2 Max Theatre 400 Max Theatre 1,100 Max Theatre 275 Max Theatre 1,200 Max Theatre 150 Max Theatre 200 Max Banquet n/a Max Banquet 840 Max Banquet 200 Max Banquet 800 Max Banquet 60 Max Banquet 100 Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity 3,000 Outdoor Capacity 500 Outdoor Capacity 300 Outdoor Capacity 120 Outdoor Capacity 100 From Metro n/a From Metro n/a From Metro n/a From Metro 450m From Metro 100m From Metro n/a www.grosvenorhouse-dubai.com www.habtoorhotels.com www.hilton.com www.jwmarriottdubai.com www.kempinski.com www.kempinski.com

InterContinental Golf JW Marriott Le Meridien Dubai Jumeirah Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Dubai Festival City Resort & Spa Marquis Hotel Creekside Hotel Beach Resort & Marina Guest Rooms 498 Guest Rooms 394 Guest Rooms 1608 Guest Rooms 383 Guest Rooms 292 Guest Rooms 294 Meeting Rooms 17 Meeting Rooms 6 Meeting Rooms 24 Meeting Rooms 12 Meeting Rooms 25 Meeting Rooms 7 Max Theatre 1,300 Max Theatre 700 Max Theatre 1650 Max Theatre 700 Max Theatre 900 Max Theatre 800 Max Banquet 900 Max Banquet 400 Max Banquet 930 Max Banquet 450 Max Banquet 450 Max Banquet 450 Outdoor Capacity 12,000 Outdoor Capacity 1,500 Outdoor Capacity 420 Outdoor Capacity 500 Outdoor Capacity 1000 Outdoor Capacity 700 From Metro n/a From Metro n/a From Metro 160m From Metro 350m From Metro 500m From Metro n/a www.intercontinental.com www.jebelali-international.com www.marriott.com www.lemeridien-dubai.com www.jumeirah.com www.lemeriden.com

Jumeirah Beach Hotel Jumeirah Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Le Royal Meridien Madinat Jumeirah Melia Hotel Beach Resort Spa Guest Rooms 617 Guest Rooms 400 Guest Rooms 405 Guest Rooms 500 Guest Rooms 867 Guest Rooms 164 Meeting Rooms 8 Meeting Rooms 16 Meeting Rooms 5 Meeting Rooms 7 Meeting Rooms 10 Meeting Rooms 3 Max Theatre 1,200 Max Theatre 900 Max Theatre 60 Max Theatre 400 Max Theatre 4,500 Max Theatre 80 Max Banquet 800 Max Banquet 600 Max Banquet n/a Max Banquet 300 Max Banquet 1,200 Max Banquet 50 Outdoor Capacity 1,200 Outdoor Capacity 1,200 Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity 1,200 Outdoor Capacity 2,000 Outdoor Capacity 150 From Metro n/a From Metro 400m From Metro n/a From Metro n/a From Metro n/a From Metro 2km www.jumeirah.com www.jumeirah.com www.jumeirah.com www.lemeridien.com www.jumeirah.com www.melia-dubai.com 60 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Accommodation & Conference Facilities 61

Meydan Hotel Millennium Plaza Hotel Mövenpick Hotel Ritz-Carlton Ritz-Carlton DIFC Rixos The Palm Dubai Jumeirah Beach Guest Rooms 279 Guest Rooms 413 Guest Rooms 294 Guest Rooms 138 Guest Rooms 341 Guest Rooms 231 Meeting Rooms 4 Meeting Rooms 11 Meeting Rooms 1 Meeting Rooms 12 Meeting Rooms 9 Meeting Rooms 2 Max Theatre 300 Max Theatre 150 Max Theatre 500 Max Theatre 1,300 Max Theatre 1,200 Max Theatre 270 Max Banquet 254 Max Banquet 120 Max Banquet 387 Max Banquet 900 Max Banquet 800 Max Banquet 550 Outdoor Capacity 2,000 Outdoor Capacity 80 Outdoor Capacity 750 Outdoor Capacity 400 Outdoor Capacity 50 Outdoor Capacity 550 From Metro n/a From Metro 5m From Metro 800m From Metro n/a From Metro 200m From Metro n/a www.meydanhotels.com www.millenniumhotels.ae www.moevenpick-hotels.com www.ritzcarlton.com www.ritzcarlton.com www.rixos.com

One&Only Royal Mirage, One&Only The Palm The Palace Shangri-La Hotel Sheraton Sheraton Jumeirah Dubai Downtown Dubai Hotel & Towers Beach Resort & Towers Guest Rooms 452 Guest Rooms 90 Guest Rooms 242 Guest Rooms 302 Guest Rooms 262 Guest Rooms 256 Meeting Rooms 6 Meeting Rooms 1 Meeting Rooms 3 Meeting Rooms 9 Meeting Rooms 8 Meeting Rooms 4 Max Theatre 250 Max Theatre 75 Max Theatre 250 Max Theatre 450 Max Theatre 500 Max Theatre 350 Max Banquet 220 Max Banquet 60 Max Banquet 200 Max Banquet 350 Max Banquet 250 Max Banquet 280 Outdoor Capacity 300 Outdoor Capacity 150 Outdoor Capacity 400 Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity 150 Outdoor Capacity 3,000 From Metro n/a From Metro n/a From Metro 800m From Metro 450m From Metro 500m From Metro n/a www.oneandonlyresorts.com www.oneandonlythepalm.com www.theaddress.com www.shangri-la.com www.sheraton.com www.sheratonjumeirahbeach.com

Park Hyatt Dubai Radisson Blu Hotel, Raffles Dubai Taj Palace Hotel Dubai Westin Dubai Mina Deira Creek Seyahi Guest Rooms 225 Guest Rooms 242 Guest Rooms 246 Guest Rooms 159 Guest Rooms 294 Meeting Rooms 7 Meeting Rooms 9 Meeting Rooms 11 Meeting Rooms 7 Meeting Rooms 9 Max Theatre 700 Max Theatre 150 Max Theatre 700 Max Theatre 400 Max Theatre 700 Max Banquet 500 Max Banquet 100 Max Banquet 400 Max Banquet 300 Max Banquet 500 Outdoor Capacity 250 Outdoor Capacity 150 Outdoor Capacity 120 Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity 1,000 From Metro 500m From Metro 300m From Metro 100m From Metro 150m From Metro 500m www.dubai.park.hyatt.com www.radissonblu.com www.raffles.com/dubai www.tajhotels.com www.westinminaseyahi.com 62 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Accommodation & Conference Facilities 63

Four Star Hotels

Al Manzil Hotel Arabian Courtyard Arjaan Dubai Courtyard Dubai Dhow Palace Hotel Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Spa By Marriott Hotel & Suites Guest Rooms 197 Guest Rooms 150 Guest Rooms 167 Guest Rooms 165 Guest Rooms 282 Guest Rooms 232 Meeting Rooms 4 Meeting Rooms 4 Meeting Rooms 6 Meeting Rooms 7 Meeting Rooms 16 Meeting Rooms 1 Max Theatre 120 Max Theatre 200 Max Theatre 150 Max Theatre 500 Max Theatre 550 Max Theatre 40 Max Banquet 80 Max Banquet 120 Max Banquet 90 Max Banquet 300 Max Banquet 500 Max Banquet n/a Outdoor Capacity 60 Outdoor Capacity 350 Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity 120 Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity n/a From Metro 900m From Metro 800m From Metro n/a From Metro n/a From Metro 500m From Metro n/a www.almanzilhotel.com www.arabiancourtyard.com www.rotana.com www.marriott.com www.dhowpalacedubai.com www.marriott.com

Avari Dubai Hotel BurJuman Rotana Carlton Tower Hotel Emirates Concorde Emirates Grand Excelsior Creek Hotel Hotel & Residence Hotel by Iberotel Guest Rooms 189 Guest Rooms 148 Guest Rooms 159 Guest Rooms 112 Guest Rooms 409 Guest Rooms 210 Meeting Rooms 4 Meeting Rooms 7 Meeting Rooms 3 Meeting Rooms 6 Meeting Rooms 5 Meeting Rooms 3 Max Theatre 250 Max Theatre 200 Max Theatre 350 Max Theatre 270 Max Theatre 50 Max Theatre 600 Max Banquet 200 Max Banquet 50 Max Banquet 280 Max Banquet 160 Max Banquet 16 Max Banquet 250 Outdoor Capacity 100 Outdoor Capacity 50 Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity n/a From Metro 400m From Metro 100m From Metro 300m From Metro n/a From Metro 300m From Metro 500m www.avari.com www.rotana.com www.carltontower.net www.emiratesconcorde.com www.iberotel.com

City Seasons Hotel Coral Deira Dubai Cosmopolitan Hotel Flora Grand Hotel Four Points Sheraton Four Points Sheraton Dubai Downtown Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road Guest Rooms 180 Guest Rooms 159 Guest Rooms 114 Guest Rooms 200 Guest Rooms 125 Guest Rooms 384 Meeting Rooms 2 Meeting Rooms 2 Meeting Rooms 2 Meeting Rooms 4 Meeting Rooms 1 Meeting Rooms 5 Max Theatre 200 Max Theatre 200 Max Theatre 50 Max Theatre 275 Max Theatre 60 Max Theatre 40 Max Banquet 160 Max Banquet 120 Max Banquet 40 Max Banquet 200 Max Banquet 50 Max Banquet n/a Outdoor Capacity 40 Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity 50 Outdoor Capacity 50 Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity 200 From Metro 150m From Metro 500m From Metro 150m From Metro 100m From Metro n/a From Metro 400m www.cityseasonsgroup.com www.coral-deira.com www.dubaicosmopolitan.com www.florahotels.ae www.fourpoints.com www.fourpoints.com 64 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Accommodation & Conference Facilities 65

Four Points Sheraton Golden Tulip Hallmark Hotel Majestic Hotel Tower Marco Polo Hotel Marina Byblos Hotel Guest Rooms 125 Guest Rooms 135 Guest Rooms 114 Guest Rooms 252 Guest Rooms 126 Guest Rooms 184 Meeting Rooms 3 Meeting Rooms 2 Meeting Rooms 2 Meeting Rooms 2 Meeting Rooms 2 Meeting Rooms 1 Max Theatre 375 Max Theatre 150 Max Theatre 80 Max Theatre 130 Max Theatre 400 Max Theatre 80 Max Banquet 180 Max Banquet 100 Max Banquet 60 Max Banquet 90 Max Banquet 270 Max Banquet 65 Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity 450 Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity n/a From Metro 100m From Metro 500m From Metro 400m From Metro 100m From Metro n/a From Metro 300m www.fourpoints.com www.goldentulip.com www.hallmark.com www.dubaimajestic.com www.marcopolohotel.com www.marinabybloshotel.com

Hatta Fort Hotel Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Dubai Media One Hotel Metropolitan Hotel Millennium Downtown Dubai Al Barsha Airport Hotel Guest Rooms 46 Guest Rooms 139 Guest Rooms 310 Guest Rooms 260 Guest Rooms 192 Guest Rooms 115 Meeting Rooms 4 Meeting Rooms 3 Meeting Rooms 7 Meeting Rooms 7 Meeting Rooms n/a Meeting Rooms 1 Max Theatre 200 Max Theatre 80 Max Theatre 120 Max Theatre 100 Max Theatre n/a Max Theatre 60 Max Banquet 40 Max Banquet 60 Max Banquet 84 Max Banquet 50 Max Banquet n/a Max Banquet 60 Outdoor Capacity 2,000 Outdoor Capacity 80 Outdoor Capacity 150 Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity n/a From Metro n/a From Metro n/a From Metro 400m From Metro 800m From Metro 400m From Metro 300m www.hattafort.com www.holidayinn.com www.holidayinn.com www.mediaonehotel.com www.habtoorhotels.com www.millenniumhotels.com

Hues Boutique Hotel Jumeirah Rotana Dubai Layia Plaza Hotel Novotel Deira Novotel World Trade Pullman Dubai City Centre Centre Dubai Mall of the Emirates Guest Rooms 103 Guest Rooms 114 Guest Rooms 232 Guest Rooms 188 Guest Rooms 182 Guest Rooms 481 Meeting Rooms 5 Meeting Rooms 4 Meeting Rooms 3 Meeting Rooms 7 Meeting Rooms 8 Meeting Rooms 9 Max Theatre 100 Max Theatre 100 Max Theatre 60 Max Theatre 50 Max Theatre 150 Max Theatre 225 Max Banquet n/a Max Banquet 100 Max Banquet 48 Max Banquet n/a Max Banquet 90 Max Banquet 150 Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity 100 Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity 500 Outdoor Capacity 200 Outdoor Capacity 150 From Metro 2km From Metro n/a From Metro 300m From Metro 400m From Metro 400m From Metro 100m www.hueshotel.com www.rotana.com www.layia.com www.accor.com www.accor.com www.pullmanhotels.com 66 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Accommodation & Conference Facilities 67

Qamardeen Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel, Ramada Dubai Media City Guest Rooms 186 Guest Rooms 246 Guest Rooms 172 Meeting Rooms 6 Meeting Rooms 12 Meeting Rooms 5 Max Theatre 180 Max Theatre 120 Max Theatre 140 Max Banquet 120 Max Banquet 56 Max Banquet 100 Outdoor Capacity 100 Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity 200 From Metro 900m From Metro 900m From Metro n/a www.qamardeenhotel.com www.radissonblu.com www.ramadadubai.com

Ramada Plaza Rose Rayhaan Rotana Jumeirah Beach Guest Rooms 356 Guest Rooms 462 Meeting Rooms 3 Meeting Rooms 8 Max Theatre 80 Max Theatre 150 Max Banquet 40 Max Banquet 120 Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity n/a From Metro 700m From Metro 200m www.ramada.com www.rotana.com

Towers Rotana Dubai Traders Hotel

Guest Rooms 360 Guest Rooms 250 Meeting Rooms 9 Meeting Rooms 6 Max Theatre 80 Max Theatre 300 Max Banquet 45 Max Banquet 230 Outdoor Capacity 35 Outdoor Capacity n/a From Metro 150m From Metro 800m www.rotana.com www.tradershotel.com 68 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Accommodation & Conference Facilities 69 three Star Hotels

Admiral Plaza Hotel Dubai Grand Hotel Nihal Hotel Guest Rooms 142 Guest Rooms 146 Guest Rooms 71 www.admiralplazahotel.com www.dubaigrandhotel.ae www.nihalhoteldubai.com Al Khaleej Holidays Dubai Palm Hotel Orchid Hotel Guest Rooms 72 Guest Rooms 91 Guest Rooms 84 www.alkhaleejhotels.com www.dubaipalmhotel.com www.orchidhoteldubai.com Al Khaleej Hotel Dulf Hotel Palm Beach Hotel Guest Rooms 90 Guest Rooms 125 Guest Rooms 70 www.alkhaleejhotels.ae www.dulfhotels.com www.thesignaturehospitality.com Ambassador Hotel Ewa Hotel Phoenix Hotel Guest Rooms 69 Guest Rooms 76 Guest Rooms 78 www.astamb.com www.ewahoteldubai.com www.phoenixhoteldubai.com Arabian Park Hotel Fortune Hotel Premier Inn (Silicon Oasis) Guest Rooms 318 Guest Rooms 97 Guest Rooms 230 www.arabianparkhotel.com www.fortune-hotels.net www.premierinn.ae Astoria Hotel Grandeur Hotel Premier Inn Guest Rooms 106 Guest Rooms 125 Dubai Investment Park www.astamb.com www.grandeurhotel.com Guest Rooms 305 www.premierinn.ae Cassells Al Barsha Highland City Hotel Guest Rooms 312 Guest Rooms 123 Premier Inn Hotel www.cassellsalbarshahotel.com www.highlandcityhotel.com (Dubai International Airport) Centro Al Barsha Imperial Suites Hotel Guest Rooms 281 www.premierinn.ae Guest Rooms 239 Guest Rooms 153 www.rotana.com www.imperialsuiteshotel.com Rainbow Hotel L.L.C City Star Hotel Jonrad Hotel Guest Rooms 40 www.rainbowhotel.ae Guest Rooms 100 Guest Rooms 39 www.citystarhotel.ae www.joradhotel.com Ramada Continental Hotel Citymax Al Barsha Hotel Karama Hotel Guest Rooms 192 www.ramadacontinental.com Guest Rooms 378 Guest Rooms 130 www.citymaxhotels.com www.karamahotel.com Ramee Rose Hotel Claridge Hotel King’s Park Hotel Guest Rooms 90 www.rameehotels.com Guest Rooms 98 Guest Rooms 56 www.claridgehoteluae.com www.kpdubai.com Regal Plaza Hotel Comfort Inn Hotel Landmark Hotel Guest Rooms 87 www.rameehotels.com Guest Rooms 113 Guest Rooms 168 Sadaf Hotel Suite Hotel Tulip Inn Hotel FZ-LLC Dubai www.hotelcomfortinn.com www.imhotelgroup.com Regent Beach Resort Guest Rooms 50 Mall of the Emirates Guest Rooms 51 Copthorne Hotel Dubai Landmark Plaza Hotel Guest Rooms 32 www.sadafhotel.net Guest Rooms 180 www.tulipinnfzllc.com www.rameehotels.com www.accor.com Guest Rooms 188 Guest Rooms 127 Sandras Inn Hotel Vendome Plaza Hotel www.copthornehoteldubai.com www.imhotelgroup.com Rio Hotel Dubai Guest Rooms 94 Sun & Sands Hotel Guest Rooms 126 Deira Town Hotel London Suites Hotel Guest Rooms 144 www.sandrasinn.com Guest Rooms 113 www.vendomeplaza.com www.riohoteldubai.com Guest Rooms 76 Guest Rooms 33 SeaShell Inn Hotel Versailles Hotel www.deiratown.com www.londonsuiteshotel.com The Sun & Sands Royal Falcon Guest Rooms 101 Downtown Hotel Guest Rooms 84 Guest Rooms 82 www.imhotelgroup.com www.versaillesdubai.com Desert Palm Hotel & Resort Mayfair Hotel Guest Rooms 115 www.royalfalconhotel.ae Guest Rooms 26 Guest Rooms 130 St.George Hotel York International Hotel www.desertpalm.ae www.myfairdubai.com Tulip Inn (Knowledge Village) Rydges Plaza Dubai Guest Rooms 140 Guest Rooms 111 Guest Rooms 52 Guest Rooms 98 www.stgeorgedubai.ae www.yorkinternational.com Dream Palace Hotel Hotel www.goldentulip.com www.rydges.com Guest Rooms 147 Guest Rooms 80 Zain International Hotel www.dreampalacehotel.ae www.mgroupdubai.com Guest Rooms 77 www.zaingrouphotels.com 70 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Accommodation & Conference Facilities 71

Deluxe Hotel Apartments

Al Faris 3 Hotel Apartments Chelsea Garden Flora Creek Hotel Apartments Star Metro Deira Apartments 48 Hotel Apartments Apartments 180 Hotel Apartments www.alfarisdubai.com Apartments 169 www.florahospitality.com Apartments 166 www.chelseagardendubai.com www.etastarhospitality.com Al Ghurair Arjaan by Rotana Flora Park Hotel Apartments Apartments 192 Apartments 118 Taj Palace Hotel Dubai www.rotana.com Hotel Apartments www.florahospitality.com Apartments 90 www.tajhotels.com Al Jawhara Hotel Apartments Apartments 281 Fraser Suites Dubai www.chelseatowerdubai.com Apartments 46 Apartments 158 Tamani Hotel Marina www.jawhara.ae City Centre Residence www.frasershospitality.com Apartments 245 www.tamanimarina.ae Al Manar Hotel Apartments Apartments 112 Gloria Hotels www.accor.com Apartments 84 Apartments 510 Wafi Residence www.almanarhotel.ae City Premiere Hotel www.gloriahoteldubai.com Apartments 30 www.waficity.com Al Murooj Rotana Suites Apartments Grand Bellevue Hotel Apartments 140 Apartments 271 Apartments 254 Waterview Executive www.citypremieredubai.com www.rotana.com www.bellevue-hotels.com Hotel Apartments Al Nawras Hotel Apartments City Seasons Suites Dubai Grand Hyatt Residence Apartments 43 www.waterviewdubai.com Apartments 275 Apartments 94 Apartments 186 www.cityseasonsgroup.com www.alnawrashotel.ae www.dubai.grand.hyatt.com Xclusive Hotel Apartments Al Sondos Suites Clover Creek Hotel Apartments Grand Midwest Express Apartments 55 www.xclusivehoteldubai.com by Le Meridien Apartments 150 Hotel Apartments www.cloverhotels.ae Apartments 106 Apartments 169 Yassat Hotel Apartments www.lemeridien-alsondos.com Comfort Inn Hotel Apartments www.grandmidwest.com by Gloria Arabian Dreams Apartments 158 Grand Midwest Tower Apartments 640 www.comfortinnha.com www.gloriahoteldubai.com Hotel Apartments Hotel Apartments Apartments 75 Coral Boutique Apartments 169 www.arabian-dreams.com Hotel Apartments www.grandmidwest.com Arjaan Hotel Apartments Apartments 78 InterContinental Residence www.coral-boutiquehotel.com Dubai Media City Suite Dubai Festival City Marriott Executive Apartments Pearl Coast Premier Apartments 167 Coral Boutique Villas Apartments 212 Dubai Creek (A) Hotel Apartments www.rotana.com Apartments 120 www.residencesuites. Apartments 172 Apartments 48 www.coralboutiquevillas.com intercontinental.com www.marriottdubaicreek.com www.pearlcoastpremier.com Auris First Central Hotel Suites Lotus Downtown Metro Apartments 524 Corp Executive Marriott Executive Apartments Ramada Downtown Dubai www.auris-hotels.com Hotel Apartments Hotel Apartments Dubai Creek (B) Apartments 181 Apartments 146 Belvedere Court Apartments 142 Apartments 172 www.ramadadowntowndubai.com www.corp-hotels.com www.lotus-hospitality.com www.marriottdubaicreek.com Hotel Apartments Rihab Rotana Lotus Grand Hotel Apartments Apartments 173 Deira Suites Marriott Executive Apartments Apartments 134 www.belvederecourtdubai.com Apartments 40 Apartments 130 Green Community www.rotana.com www.lotus-hospitality.com www.deirasuites.com Apartments 43 BurJuman Arjaan Royal Ascot Hotel Apartments Lotus Hotel Apartments & Spa, www.meadubaigreencommunity.com Hotel Apartments Dusit Residence Dubai Marina Apartments 77 Apartments 148 Apartments 146 Dubai Marina Oasis Beach Tower, www.royalascothotelaptdxb.com www.rotana.com www.dusit.com/drdm Apartments 95 Luxury Hotel Apartments www.lotus-hospitality.com Savoy Crest Hotel Apartments Capitol Residence Emirates Concorde Apartments 180 www.oasisbeachtower.com Apartments 98 Hotel Apartments Hotel & Residence Marina Hotel Apartments www.savoydubai.com Apartments 69 Apartments 52 Apartments 74 Park Hotel Apartments www.marinahotelapt.com Savoy Suites Hotel www.capitol-hotel.com www.emiratesconcorde.com Apartments 84 Apartments Marina View Hotel Apartments www.parkhotelapartments.com Emirates Stars Apartments 112 Hotel Apartments Apartments 224 www.savoydubai.com www.marinaviewhotel.com Apartments 156 www.emiratesstars.ae 72 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Accommodation & Conference Facilities 73

Standard Hotel Apartments

ABC Arabian Suites Al Shams Plaza City Heart Hotel Apartments Dunes Hotel Apartments Hani Hotel Apartments Mazoon Hotel Apartments Rooms 65 Hotel Apartments Rooms 28 (Br) - Rooms 48 Rooms 79 www.arabiansuites.ae Rooms 70 www.city-heart.com Rooms 108 www.hanihotelapartment.com www.mazoon.ae www.alshamshotelapartment.com www.dunesdubai.com Abidos Hotel Apartments CityStay Hotel Apartments Horizon Hotel Apartments Metro Central Rooms 132 Al Zahabiya Hotel Apartments Rooms 64 Dunes Hotel Apartments Rooms 18 Hotel Apartments www.abidoshotels.com Rooms 21 www.citystayhotelapt.com Rooms 72 www.horizonhotelapt.com Rooms 210 www.alzahabiyahotelapartments.com www.dunesdubai.com www.auris-hotels.com/metro-central Al Barsha Hotel Apartments City Tower Hotel Apartments Imperial Hotel Apartments Rooms 60 All Seasons Hotel Apartments Rooms 58 Flora Hotel Apartments Rooms 84 Mövenpick Hotel Apartments www.mincapartments.com Rooms 60 www.citytowerhotels.com Rooms 90 www.imperialsuiteshotel.com Rooms 57 www.allseasonsdubai.com www.florahospitality.com www.moevenpick-hotels.com/en/pub/ Al Bustan Residence Coral Al Khoory Jormand Hotel Apartments your_hotel Hotel Apartments Amwaj Hotel Apartments Hotel Apartments Fortune Grand Rooms 98 Rooms 640 Rooms 19 Rooms 144 Hotel Apartments www.jormandhotel.ae Moon Valley Hotel Apartments www.al-bustan.com www.amwajhotel.piczo.com www.coral-alkhoory.com Rooms 72 Rooms 126 Jormand Suites www.fortune-hotels.net www.moonvalleyhotel.net Al Deyafa Hotel Apartments 3 Ascot Hotel Apartments Crystal Living Courts Rooms 33 Rooms 54 Rooms 60 Rooms 100 Fortune Hotel Apartments www.jormandsuitesdubai.com Najd Hotel Apartments www.aldeyafa.com www.ascothotelaptdxb.com www.layia.net Rooms 64 Rooms 56 Kempinski Hotel & Residences www.fortune-hotels.net www.najdhotelapartments.com Al Diar Hotel Apartments Ascott Dar Al Sondos Hotel Palm Jumeirah Al Barsha Hotel Apartments Apartments by Le Meridien Golden Sands 10 Rooms 244 Nojoum Hotel Apartments Rooms 64 Rooms 118 Rooms 137 Rooms 616 www.kempinski.com/palmjumeirah Rooms 77 www.aldiarhotels.com www.the-ascott.com www.lemeridien-daralsondos.com www.goldensandsdubai.com www.nojoumsuites.com Khalidia Hotel Apartments Al Faris 1 Hotel Apartments Asfar Hotel Apartments Deebaj Plaza Golden Sands 3 Rooms 42 Number One Tower Suites Rooms 39 Rooms 48 Hotel Apartments Rooms 616 www.khalidiahotel.ae Rooms 160 www.alfarisdubai.com www.asfarhotels.com www.goldensandsdubai.com www.numberonetower.com Rooms 68 Legacy Hotel Apartments www.deebajalkhabisi.net Al Faris 2 Hotel Apartments Auris Boutique Golden Sands 5 TECOM Nuran Greens Rooms 30 Hotel Apartments Desert Rose Hotel Apartments Rooms 193 Rooms 126 Serviced Residences www.alfarisdubai.com Rooms 60 Rooms 105 www.goldensandsdubai.com www.legacyhotelsdubai.com Rooms 228 www.auris-hotels.com www.hoteldesertrose.com www.nuran.com Al Hina Hotel Apartments Golden Square Liwa Plaza Hotel Apartments Rooms 40 Auris Hotel Apartments Deira Dolphin Hotel Apartments Hotel Apartments Rooms 56 Nuran Marina www.alhinahotel.com Rooms 140 Rooms 99 Rooms 155 www.liwaplaza.com Serviced Residences www.auris-hotels.com www.dolphinhotel.ae www.goldensquarehotel.com Rooms 90 Bavaria Executive Suites London Creek www.nuran.com Rooms 70 Avari Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai Golden Tulip Suites - Al Barsha Hotel Apartments www.bhihotels-dubai.com Al Barsha Hotel Rooms 90 Rooms 105 Oaks Liwa Heights Rooms 78 Rooms 40 www.goldentulipalbarsha.com www.londoncreek.com Hotel Apartments Dubai Al Mas Hotel Apartments www.avari.com www.downtownhotelapartment.com Rooms 168 Rooms 112 Grand Hotel Apartments London Crown 1 www.oakshotelsresorts.com/oaks- www.almashotelapts.com Baisan Plaza Hotel Apartments Dubai Creek Club Residence Rooms 31 Hotel Apartments liwa-heights Rooms 28 (Long Term Villas) www.grandhotelapt.com Rooms 140 Al Muraqabat Plaza www.baisanplazahotel.com www.londoncrown.ae Oasis Court Hotel Apartments Rooms 10 Grand Midwest Hotel Apartments www.dubaigolf.com Rooms 114 Rooms 63 Beach Hotel Apartments Hotel Apartments London Crown 2 www.oasiscourt.com www.almuraqabatplaza.com Rooms 36 Dubai Trade Centre Rooms 84 Hotel Apartments Opal Living Courts www.beachhotelapartment.ae Hotel Apartments www.grandmidwest.com Rooms 117 Al Nakheel Hotel Apartments www.londoncrown.ae Rooms 48 Bonnington Hotel & Rooms 492 Gulf Oasis www.layia.com Rooms 44 www.dwtc.com www.alnakheelapartments.com Residence JLT Hotel Apartments FZ Lords Hotel Apartments Oriental Palace Rooms 272 Dunes Hotel Apartments Rooms 149 Rooms 42 Al Raya Hotel Apartments Hotel Apartments www.bonningtontower.com (Br) - Al Barsha www.gulfoasishotel.com www.lordsgroupofhotel.com Rooms 56 Rooms 40 www.alrayahotelsdubai.com Boulevard City Suites Rooms 69 www.orientalpalacehotel.com www.dunesdubai.com Rooms 110 www.bhihotels-deira.com Pearl Marina Hotel Apartments Rooms 85 www.pearlmarinahotel.com 74

Pearl Residence Royal Plaza Hotel Apartments Hotel Apartments Rooms 41 Rooms 84 www.royalplazahotelapartments.com www.pearlresidence.com Salwan Hotel Apartments Venues Premiere Hotel Apartments Rooms 204 Rooms 42 www.salwanhotelapartments.com www.premieredubai.com Savoy Park Hotel Apartments Radisson Blu Residence Rooms 126 Dubai Marina www.savoydubai.com Rooms 152 Seven Sands Hotel Apartments www.radissonblu.com/hotel- dubaimarina Rooms 96 www.sevensandshotels.com Ramee Guest Line Shangri-La Hotel Apartments Hotel Apartments 3 The Address Dubai Marina Rooms 126 Rooms 442 Rooms 100 www.shangri-la.com www.theaddress.com www.rameehotels.com Splendid Hotel Apartments Ramee Hotel Apartments The Galleria Residence Rooms 109 Rooms 371 Rooms 126 www.splendidhotel www.thegalleria.hyatt.com www.rameehotels.com apartmentsdubai.com Richmond Hotel Apartments Topaz Living Courts Star Metro Hotel Apartments Rooms 64 Rooms 64 Al Barsha www.layia.com www.richmondhoteldubai.com Rooms 47 Rimal Rotana www.etastarhospitality.com Tulip Creek Hotel Apartments Rooms 90 Rooms 123 Suha Hotel Apartments www.tulip-creek.com www.rotana.com Rooms 90 Rolla Residence www.mincapartments.com Tulip Hotel Apartments Hotel Apartments Rooms 154 The www.tulipha.com Rooms 120 www.rollaresidence.com Rooms 626 Villa Rotana www.theaddress.com Rooms 118 Rose Garden Al Barsha www.rotana.com Hotel Apartment The Address Dubai Mall Rooms 144 Rooms 449 Waterfront Hotel Apartments www.theaddress.com www.rosegardenuae.com Rooms 40 www.waterfront-apartments- Rose Garden Hotel Apartments dubai.com Rooms 56 www.rosegardenuae.com Winchester Grand Hotel Apartments Royal Home Hotel Apartments Rooms 112 Rooms 29 www.winchest.com www.royalhomedubai.com Winchester Hotel Apartments Royal Mark Hotel Apartments Rooms 158 Rooms 59 www.winchest.com www.royalmarkhotel.com Ziqoo Hotel Apartments Royal Palace Hotel Apartments Dubai (FR) Rooms 48 Rooms 169 www.royalhotels.ae www.ziqoo-dubai.com/english/ 76 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Venues 77

Dubai International Convention And Exhibition Centre The Dubai International Convention And Exhibition Centre (DICEC) is located a 10 minute drive from Dubai International Airport, and is at the heart of Dubai’s Business District. DICEC also has its own metro station – the ‘Trade Centre Station’ with direct links to the airport and major destinations within Dubai.

DICEC forms part of the Dubai Divisible by operable soundproof The flexible design allows for Catering facilities with a team World Trade Centre (DWTC). At walls, this state-of-the-art venue integration of Sheikh Maktoum of 125 world-renowned chefs, the over 1 million square feet, DICEC is with its 12.65m high ceiling can Hall and Sheikh Rashid Hall into a on-site kitchen can provide for up the region’s leading purpose-built be customised for any event from single level enormous meeting area to 15,000 guests a day in one 5 complex equipped with state-of- plenary sessions and concerts or exhibition space spanning over course sitting. A variety of menus the-art facilities for exhibitions, to sporting events and theatre 11,562 sq m, with a capacity to are offered, including dishes from conferences, meetings and events. productions. Configured as an accommodate over 5,600 people The concourse serves as a link The Al Multaqua Ballroom also the Middle East, Europe, the Far auditorium, Sheikh Rashid Hall (banquet style). With an impressive between the exhibition and accommodates conferences with East, the Indian sub-continent and As the largest venue in the provides 2,500 retractable tiered 15,002 sq m, Za’abeel Hall can conference halls, connecting theatre-style seating for up to 1,000 other parts of the world. Special Middle East, DICEC continues to seats, an additional 2,000 seats accommodate up to 12,000 people up with the two on-site hotels delegates. An additional 18 smaller food services can cater to dietary provide the region with enabling on the flat, 10 interpretation for exhibitions or be sub-divided (Ibis World Trade Centre and breakout rooms are located on Level and religious requirements. infrastructure to host the largest, booths, two green rooms and into three separate sub halls. Novotel World Trade Centre). The One and are easily accessible by most diversified and truly global three backstage offices. Four concourse is lined with banking, lifts and escalators. These rooms Audio Visual Facilities include calendar of events. The newest adjacent meeting halls offer space Exhibitions postal, travel and rental facilities, can accommodate from 10 to 200 computer and video displays, addition to DICEC is the Sheikh for a further 2,000 attendees. DICEC has the region’s largest and restaurants, coffee houses and delegates and are ideal for use as presentation equipment, video Saeed Halls, offering four new Alternatively, Sheikh Rashid Hall most high-profile show calendar. stores, and registration seminar rooms, organisers’ offices, and audio distribution systems, halls and adding approximately can be sub-divided into six large The company has over 30 years desks capable of housing organiser speakers’ reception rooms, or VIP lighting and environmental controls, 25,000 sq m of exhibition space to meeting rooms which together experience in planning, coordinating supplied equipment. The outside hospitality suites. video conferencing and camera the venue. The centrepiece of the can accommodate up to 6,400 and delivering world-class mega Trade Centre Plaza, at 1,600 sq controls, sound and microphone Sheikh Saeed Halls is the multi- delegates. Interlinking with the events across a diverse range of m, contains amenities including Business services such as banking systems and a dedicated team of purpose Trade Centre Arena which Sheikh Rashid Hall is the column- sectors. DICEC also offers on- retail, restaurants and coffee and post office facilities, plus operational technicians. has over 9,100 sq m of covered free 3,859 sq m Sheikh Maktoum site value added services which shops, temporary open exhibits and airline travel agencies and courier versatile exhibition space, with a Hall, which significantly enhances include: Event Services, Engineering, shaded areas. services, are available. The Business Technology and IT Facilities ceiling height of 14 metres and a the centre’s capacity to provide Housekeeping, Protocol & Security Centre offers high-speed internet The fully fibre-optic centre offers capacity to hold a variety of events adaptable solutions. When used and Event & Hospitality Services. Events requiring opulence and connection, telephone, fax and multiple levels of communication and concerts for over 10,000 as a conference venue, it can As well as the conference and exclusivity, such as banquets, art scanning services, as well as service. Wireless internet access guests. For other large events be divided into four soundproof exhibition halls DICEC offers a large exhibitions, weddings, concerts interpretation and secretarial and advanced Delegate Registration the venue offers the 7,703 sq m meeting rooms that seat from 600 double volume, air-conditioned and theatrical events, gala services. Phone cards and System are available. column-free Sheikh Rashid Hall. to 750 delegates each. The hall is concourse that runs the width of dinners and special events can stationery are also available at the also an ideal setting for banquets the centre, offering over 10,600 be accommodated in the Sheikh Al Wasl Press Room. Parking Facilities There is a Multi- for up to 1,800 guests. sq m of exhibition space. and can Saeed Halls, Al Multaqua Ballroom, covered parking complex in accommodate thousands of people. Za’abeel, Sheikh Rashid and Sheikh addition to large open-air parking Maktoum Halls. lots in front of the exhibition halls and adjacent to the centre. Valet parking is also offered. 78 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Venues 79

Dubai International Convention And Exhibition Centre Floor Plan

Meeting Room Capacities Hall Fact Sheet

Room Name Theatre Boardroom Banquet Area Height Area Height Halls Gross Areas (sq m) Ceiling Height (m) Halls Gross Areas (sq m) Ceiling Height (m) sq m (m) Room Name Theatre Boardroom Banquet sq m (m) Za'abeel Hall 1 3,974 7.5 Exhibition Hall 6 3,960 7.5 Dubai F (F18) 30 12 20 50 2.65 Fujairah B (F10) 20 12 10 35 2.65 Za'abeel Hall 2 3,600 7.5 Exhibition Hall 7 3,960 7.5 Dubai E + F 78 32 50 119 2.65 Fujairah C (F11) 20 12 10 33 2.65 Za'abeel Hall 3 7,428 7.5 The Pavilion 3,000 7.1 Abu Dhabi A (F19) 120 30 70 162 2.65 Fujairah B + C 40 24 20 68 2.65 Exhibition Hall 1 4,356 7.5 Exhibition Hall 8 3,960 7.5 Abu Dhabi B (F20) 225 60 180 297 2.65 A (F1) 65 22 30 104 2.65 Exhibition Hall 2 4,752 7.5 Sheikh Maktoum Hall 3,859 7.0 A (F5) 60 22 30 75 2.65 Sharjah D (F10) 120 30 60 140 2.65 Exhibition Hall 3 4,320 10.0 Sheikh Rashid Hall 7,703 12.0 Ajman B (F6) 20 12 10 35 2.65 Sharjah D + Ajman A 176 52 100 215 2.65 Exhibition Hall 4 3,960 10.0 Trade Centre Arena 9,100 14.0 Ajman C (F7) 20 12 10 33 2.65 (S2) 140 30 90 215 2.65 Al Multaqua Ballroom 1,080 5.7 Sheikh Saaed 1 6,672 10.0 Ajman B + C 40 24 20 68 2.65 (S1) 205 60 130 242 2.65 Exhibition Hall 5 1,800 7.5 Sheikh Saaed 2 4,760 10.0 Ajman D (F8) 120 30 60 140 2.65 Bubble Lounge – – 300 797 4.40 Sheikh Saaed 3 3,649 10.0 Ajman D + Fujairah A 176 52 100 215 2.65 Al Wasl Press Room 50 22 30 72 2.80 Trade Centre Plaza 1,600 - Fujairah A (F9) 60 22 30 75 2.65 80 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Venues 81

Unique Venues

Al Badia Golf Club Al Boom Tourist Village American Emirates Golf Club Emirates Academy Of University Dubai Hospitality Management Outdoor Capacity 1,000 Outdoor Capacity 2,000 Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity 5,000 Outdoor Capacity 150 Meeting Rooms 7 Meeting Rooms 6 Meeting Rooms 1 Meeting Rooms 2 Meeting Rooms 5 Maximum Capacity 1,400 Maximum Capacity 1,800 Maximum Capacity 900 (Auditorium) Maximum Capacity 5,000 Maximum Capacity 150 www.albadiagolfclub.ae www.alboom.ae www.aud.edu www.emiratesgolf.com www.emiratesacademy.edu

Aviation Club Bateaux Dubai Dubai Community Jebel Ali International Knowledge Village Theatre & Arts Centre Shooting Club Outdoor Capacity 2,000 Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity n/a Outdoor Capacity 100 Outdoor Capacity 600 Meeting Rooms 5 Meeting Rooms 1 Meeting Rooms 6 Meeting Rooms 1 Meeting Rooms 8 Maximum Capacity 1,800 Maximum Capacity 300 Maximum Capacity 543 Maximum Capacity 50 Maximum Capacity 350 www.aviationclub.ae www.jebelali-international.com www.ductac.org www.jebelali-international.com www.kv.ae

Dubai Creek Golf Dubai International Majlis Gallery And Yacht Club Financial Centre Convention Centre Outdoor Capacity 450 Outdoor Capacity 1,600 Outdoor Capacity 150 Outdoor Capacity 100 Outdoor Capacity n/a Meeting Rooms 2 Meeting Rooms 1 Meeting Rooms 10 Meeting Rooms 1 Meeting Rooms 9 Maximum Capacity 80 Maximum Capacity 90 Maximum Capacity 150 Maximum Capacity 25 Maximum Capacity 522 www.dubaigolf.com www.dubaiinternetcity.com www.difc.ae www.themajlisgallery.com www.zu.ac.ae 82 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Sports Tourism & Sports Venues 43

Open Air Venues

Sports Tourism & Sports Venues Al Sahra Desert Resort Armani Pavilion Bastakiya Capacity 8,000 Capacity 700 Capacity 200 www.jebelali-international.com www.dubaiarmanihotels.com www.souqalbastakiya.com

Burj Khalifa Steps Burj Park Dubai Media City Capacity 2,500 Capacity 4,000 Capacity 11,000 www.burjkhalifa.ae www.burjkhalifa.ae www.dubaimediacity.com

Endurance City Heritage And Diving Village Capacity 5,000 Capacity 1,000 www.jumeirah.com www.dubaitourism.ae

The Events Arena (beside Endurance City) The Apron, Meydan City Capacity 7,000 Capacity 20,000 www.meydan.ae www.meydan.ae 84 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Sports Tourism & Sports Venues 85

Sports Tourism The world has always known Dubai as an economic hub and an excellent tourist destination. Today, Dubai has become a global sports destination attracting multitudes of sports stars, executives and fans. Dubai provides world-class accommodation and tourist facilities that make sporting events in Dubai an unforgettable experience.

From the famous Dubai World Cup, the most expensive horse race Dubai Sports City is considered to in the world held at the Meydan be the first integrated sports city race track, to the Dubai Duty Free in the world, combining the most Tennis Championships, held on the up-to-date sports facilities with finest tennis courts in the region, commercial properties and luxury the PGA Dubai Desert Classic residential complexes. Dubai Sports and the Emirates Airline Dubai City covers an area of 50 million Rugby Sevens to the FIFA Beach square feet and is home to Soccer World Cup, Dubai attracts stadiums and golf courses, as well the world’s elite sportsmen and as specialised sports academies. their dedicated supporters. Not only does the emirate have some Dubai Sports City is considered of the finest facilities in the to be one of the most important world, it can put on an incredible pillars of development in the sports show to a stunning backdrop of sector in the and world-recognised landmarks and in the UAE. phenomenal landscapes. Thanks to Dubai’s dedication to welcoming all Dubai Sports City is viewed sporting events, it has become the as a highlight of the privately The stadium has hosted many Further world-class facilities located sports capital of the Middle East. owned . international cricket matches, in Dubai Sports City include the David It is characterised by its cricket attracting many of the world’s Lloyd Tennis Academy, the Butch stadium, which accommodates top-ranked teams. The ICC has now Harmon School of Golf, the ICC 25,000 spectators and is known to shifted its base to Dubai, within the Global Cricket Academy, Manchester be one of the best cricket stadiums Sports City complex. United Soccer School and swimming, in the world. The International rugby and hockey academies. Cricket Council (ICC) was closely Dubai Sports City is home to a involved in the of world-class golf course designed by What gives this city an additional Dubai the stadium to ensure that it met South African golfing legend Ernie advantage is its residential complex attracts the the standards and specifications Els. Along with luxury clubhouse built for visiting sports delegates. world’s elite required to host competitions. amenities, The Els Club golf course The spacious apartments are boasts 7,538 yards of beautifully equipped with all means of comfort sportsmen and contoured greens and bunkers. and are designed to accommodate their dedicated a large number of athletes. supporters. 86 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Sports Tourism & Sports Venues 87

Football Football is the most popular sport in Dubai with both the local and expatriate audience. The UAE Pro League offers residents and tourists the opportunity to witness some of the top world footballers today including Grafite, Asamoah Gyan, and Ricardo Quaresma as well as AFC Champions League action from the likes of Al Nasr and Al Shabab. Dubai also offers the chance to witness top tier international football from the Dubai Football Challenge. The Dubai Football Challenge is Dubai’s premier football event that takes place every winter between club teams from throughout the world. The luxury of the Dubai Football Challenge is something the usual football fan is unaccustomed to, as the event allows for the fans to get up close and personal with their football icons. Dubai also attracts many world-class footballers and teams who enjoy training at Dubai’s wonderful facilities throughout their mid-season breaks. 88 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Sports Tourism & Sports Venues 89

Dubai’s native residents have embraced modern marine sports and proven themselves as solid international contenders.

racing Yachts Traditional Rowing Swimming the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Dubai International Marine Sports Rowing was traditionally a means Dubai pays great attention to Rashid Sports Complex, which has Club is a base for the Abu Dhabi to power wooden sailing ships. swimming due to the UAE’s a spectator seating capacity of Ocean Racing team, and is home Today, rowing has become a popular maritime history and pools have 15,000 and an Olympic sized pool. to some of the most eminent competitive sport in homage to the been constructed all over the and powerful yachts in the world. UAE’s maritime ancestors. Many emirate to encourage the activity. Dubai is well known for its beautiful Powerboats In addition to competing in competitions and tournaments are Dubai hosted the first FINA World and stunning shores. The history Dubai hosts at least one round of championships held in Dubai, these organised around this important Swimming Championships (25m) of the city is inextricably linked the UIM Class 1 World Powerboat yachts are used in Dubai for winter traditional sport and they attract a to be held in the Middle East. to the sea, and its people are Championships annually. Dubai’s training. New yachts are also tested huge audience. The championships were held in distinguished in practising a wealth own Team Victory dominates the in Dubai before big championships. of traditional marine arts and scoreboards and has won the title Traditional Dhows sports. Dubai’s native residents several times. Laser Dinghies These large vessels, with their have embraced modern marine Laser dinghies are incredibly popular, unfurled white sails, were a means sports and proven themselves as Jet Skis usually with young athletes of to transport goods and passengers solid international contenders. Jet skiing is very popular in Dubai various nationalities. Dubai’s calm, in the past. Today, despite the It is with this conquering spirit and is practised by amateurs warm waters provide the perfect development of modern vessels, that Dubai has become a hub for and professionals alike. Locals environment for competitions Dubai maintains its legacy and manufacturing first-class vessels and visitors can use their own starring this nippy craft. continues to recognise the tradition for the world’s elite teams, both watercraft or rent them from of these dhows with several annual local and international. a large number of watersports races. The most important is Al hubs around the city. Athletes Gaffal, in which skippers prove from Dubai compete for titles in their expertise with the traditional regional championships local to boats and the UAE’s coast in long the UAE, as well as competitions distance races. held on the international stage around the world. Wooden Powerboats Small wooden boats were once used to sail short distances. Today these boats are equipped with modern engines and local annual races are organised to promote the sport along with other marine sports. 90 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Sports Tourism & Sports Venues 91

Dubai gives great priority to its purebred horses in order to maintain the status of the Arabian well- bred horse.

The Arabian Show Jumping International Horse Show jumping has gained Championship popularity in Dubai with the sport In March of each year and in the being practised on special types presence of His Highness Sheikh of horses and tracks. Local and Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, international championships are Vice President, Prime Minister and sponsored by big companies due Ruler of Dubai, under the patronage to the status and popularity of this of H H Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid sport. The UAE has won numerous Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of international titles. Dubai and Minister of Finance, the most beautiful horses in the world compete to win titles at Dubai International Horse Show.

Polo Dubai has many private clubs to practise the sport of Polo. These clubs have fields and stables along The emirate of Dubai pays great Horse Racing Endurance with all suitable requirements for attention to equestrian sports due Each March, Dubai hosts the most Championships the sport. It is considered one of to the strong and deep-rooted important and affluent horse race Endurance is a popular sport in the the more elite sports in Dubai due relationship between the Arab in the world, the Dubai World Cup. UAE and is widely practised. The to the high cost of practising it region and horses. Dubai gives great The strongest horses from all over UAE is a world leader in the field and the need of specially qualified priority to its purebred horses in the world compete on dirt and turf with many achievements in world players and horses. Dubai attracts order to maintain the status of the tracks. The Meydan Racecourse championships. Both individual many celebrities and politicians Arabian well-bred horse. Various is the world’s newest and largest and team competitions are held who practise this sport during their local and international equestrian integrated racing facility. Jebel Ali and endurance villages have been holidays in the emirate. competitions and championships Racecourse also hosts races and constructed in Dubai to practise are organised throughout the year. has a number of stables holding the sport. The main factors for the some of the best horses in the success of this sport in Dubai are world. As a result of the huge the environment’s suitability and interest in this sport, the UAE has the standard of care that produces emerged as a leader in the field and horses capable of excelling in won several international titles. endurance races. 92 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Sports Tourism & Sports Venues 93

Tennis Karate and For two weeks of the year in Taekwondo February and March, tennis fans Karate and Taekwondo are gaining from all over the world turn to huge popularity and great support Dubai to watch elite players in Dubai. These two sports are Golf Beach Soccer compete for the title at the Dubai practised in Dubai’s public clubs, One of the oldest and most Dubai Sports Council, in Duty Free Tennis Championships as well as private clubs specialising prestigious tournaments, the Dubai collaboration with the UAE for men and women, considered in martial arts. Managed by a Desert Classic has attracted elite Football Association, has adopted one of the best tennis Dubai-based sport federation, players over the years since its the development of beach soccer championships in the world. Dubai championships are organised on launch in 1989. Amongst the past in the UAE. The abundance of also organises local and regional a local club level as well as on a winners of the title are Tiger Woods splendid beaches in Dubai has tennis championships due to the regional and international levels. (US), Colin Montgomerie (UK), contributed to the popularity of large number of unique and well- Her Highness Sheikha Maitha Bint Seve Ballesteros (Spain), Ernie Els this sport and resulted in more equipped courts in the emirate. Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (), Mark O’Meara (US) and more participants. Dubai is a prominent heroine in these two along with many others. Dubai hosted the FIFA Beach Soccer Shooting sports as she has attained many has a number of world-famous World Cup 2009, the first Arab Shooting has a distinguished status international titles and medals for golf courses which were designed and Middle East city to host the in the community, especially after the UAE. by prominent golf champions. The championship, and was praised by the gold medal won by Sheikh magnificence and complexity of FIFA for excellent organisation. Ahmed Bin Hasher Al Maktoum Rugby these courses encourage big names in Double Trap at the Athens Rugby is one of the newest sports to the championship. Olympic Games in 2004. He has to develop in Dubai, practised by won many other medals in various foreign expatriates from Europe, Dubai is also the host for the DP international championships as well. South Africa and elsewhere. World Championships which is Dubai has several open fields for Fans of this sport from all over commonly known as the closing shooting, both rifle and air gun. the world eagerly await the for The Race to Dubai. The Race to championships that are hosted in Dubai celebrates both the diversity Dubai. One of the most popular and the shared passion for golf is the Emirates Airline Dubai across the globe. The DP World Rugby Sevens which attracts the Tour Championship, Dubai, features best rugby teams in competition players in positions 1-60 in The for the title. An outstanding Race to Dubai at the conclusion modern complex with many fields of the UBS Hong Kong Open the and facilities was constructed previous week. especially for this sport. 94 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Sports Tourism & Sports Venues 95

Cricket Skydiving Marathon Dubai is home to one of the largest Dubai gathers skydiving The best runners in the world cricket stadiums in the region stars to participate in the compete to win the title at with a spectator seating capacity Dubai International Skydiving the Standard Chartered Dubai of 25,000. This cutting-edge Championship, which was launched Marathon held every year in stadium was built in Dubai Sports in 2010 on the magical beach of January. The total prize for this City and has hosted international Jumeirah. As a result of the success marathon exceeds US$ 1 million championships and matches for of organising the championship, and it is organised into three the best teams in the world. The the UAE had the honour of categories: 3km, 10km and headquarters of the International hosting the FAI World Parachuting 42km. More than 18,000 runners Cricket Council is now proudly Championships Mondial 2012. participate in this event, which based at the stadium along with the attracts all ages from both within first ICC Global Cricket Academy, Motor Sports the UAE and internationally. making Dubai the new global centre Dubai has an international club for for this sport. motor sports and is home to the Ethiopian running legend Haile circuit which was Gebrselassie has won several times. Bowling designed according to international Dubai has two modern and standards, enabling Dubai to host Cycling integrated international bowling Formula 1 and Formula GT races, Bicycle lovers can easily practise centres to practise bowling. This the 24 hour European Endurance their hobby in several places in Basketball Volleyball Handball sport is very popular amongst the Championship as well as karting and Dubai. Dubai Pulse, a programme Basketball is played widely in Volleyball is considered to be the Handball is widely practised in Dubai people of the UAE and its residents, motorcycle races. Dubai Desert Rally to encourage physical activity Dubai. Basketball courts can be most popular sport in the region and there are teams for this sport with many local, regional and for cars and motorcycles has been launched by Dubai Sports Council, found in public squares and parks, and is played by Arab, Asian in several clubs that have indoor international tournaments, including organised for many years due to includes an event for cycling. Many as well as in public and private and African teams in several halls to practise it, along with the Dubai International Bowling Dubai’s unique desert areas which cycling competitions and events are clubs and hotels. Dubai organises local leagues. Dubai holds an volleyball and basketball. Tournament under the patronage of are perfect for these types of sport. organised in Dubai, both road and one of the oldest and strongest annual championship, the Rashid Dubai Sports Council. Dubai is therefore well-equipped track, at international and club level. championships on club level, the International Volleyball Tournament, to host many Middle East and Dubai International Basketball as well as beach volleyball international rally championships. Championship, starring the tournaments for men and women. strongest participants from all Dubai is home to the International Arab and Asian clubs. Professional Centre for the Development of players from Europe and the USA Beach Volleyball. also come to Dubai to play in this and three further tournaments in which local clubs compete. 96 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Sports Tourism & Sports Venues 97

Special needs sports Exhibitions and Dubai Club for Special Sports conferences encourages people with special Dubai is considered the main needs to practise any sport that regional hub for hosting and suits them, and offers care and organising commercial exhibitions support to its members. Athletes and conferences throughout from the club have attained several the year. In 2010 Dubai became achievements in international the first Arab and Middle East championships including medals city to host the SportAccord at the Paralympics. Dubai has International Convention. hosted the International Wheelchair & Amputee Sports Federation Since 2006 Dubai Sports Council World Junior Games among other has organised the annual Dubai championships for athletes with traditional sports International Sports Conference, special needs. Many popular traditional sports attracting many stars, officials and and competitions are practised industry decision makers, aiming Community sports in Dubai that are supported by to develop sport in general and, in Dubai Sports Council organises the community. One of the most particular, football. sports activities for the community, famous is camel racing. Many Table Tennis Chess including both competitive sports championships and races are Moreover, Dubai has hosted the Table tennis is popular in Dubai Chess is popular in Dubai, with and non-competitive activities. organised in the season with Soccerex exhibition and conference due to the easy availability of the several regional and international Residential district championships participation of the best breeds, and for several years, as well as the equipment. Dubai’s clubs are home championships, including the Asian in football and basketball are the winners receive valuable rewards. annual Sportex exhibition for sport to members of the national team, Cities Team Championships and the most popular. DSC also organises companies and organisations. and in 2010 the World Table Tennis Dubai Cup held every two years. activities through the Dubai Further traditional sports Team Cup Classic was organised Members of the Dubai Chess & Pulse programme, which aims to championships are organised Sports academies by Dubai Sports Council. In 2011 Culture Club, both men and women encourage sport practice and a under the patronage of H H Sheikh There are many academies in Dubai hosted one stage of the of all ages, have won international healthier lifestyle amongst the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Dubai which are dedicated to World Championships. titles including International general public of Dubai. Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai teaching football, tennis, golf, Masters titles. Dubai hosted the and Chairman of Dubai Sports cricket and other sports. Among Chess Olympiad in 1986 with Council such as Saluki dog races the leading football academies are players from 117 countries. and falconry. Manchester United Soccer Schools and Arsenal Soccer School in Dubai Sports City, an ideal centre due to its modern facilities. 98 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Sports Tourism & Sports Venues 99

Golf In Dubai Jumeirah Golf Estates – Earth Course Al Badia Golf Club Holes 18 Par 72 Yards 7,045 Holes 18 Par 72 Yards 7,303 Designer Greg Norman Designer Robert Trent Jones Year of Opening 2009 Year of Opening 2005 Location Jumeirah Golf Estates Location Dubai Festival City Emirates Road Golf Reservations +971 (0) 4 601 0111 Golf Reservations +971 (0) 4 375 9999 [email protected] Info.Jumeirahgolfestates@ Max Handicap Men 28, Ladies 36 jumeirahgolfestates.com Jumeirah Golf Estates – www.albadiagolfclub.ae Max Handicap Men 28, Ladies 36 Fire Course www.jumeirahgolfestates.com Holes 18 Par 72 Yards 7,062 Golf Club Designer Greg Norman Holes 18 Par 72 Yards 7,691 The Els Club Year of Opening 2009 Designer Ian Baker-Finch with Location Jumeirah Golf Estates Holes 18 Par 72 Yards 7,538 Nicklaus Design Emirates Road Designer Ernie Els Year of Opening 2004 Golf Reservations +971 (0) 4 375 9999 Year of Opening 2008 Location Arabian Ranches Info.Jumeirahgolfestates@ Location Dubai Sports City, Golf Reservations +971 (0) 4 366 3000 jumeirahgolfestates.com Emirates Road [email protected] Max Handicap Men 28, Ladies 36 Golf Reservations +971 (0) 4 425 1010 Max Handicap Men 28, Ladies 45 www.jumeirahgolfestates.com www.arabianranchesgolfdubai.com [email protected] Max Handicap Men 28, Ladies 36 Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa www.elsclubdubai.com Holes 18 Par 36 (9 Holes) Yards 3,299 Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club Designer Peter Harradine Holes 18 Par 71 Yards 6,857 Year of Opening 1998 Designer brian Johnson / Thomas Bjorn Emirates Golf Club – Faldo Course Location Jebel Ali Year of Opening 1993 Golf Reservations +971 (0) 4 883 6000 Holes 18 Par 72 Yards 7,328 Location Garhoud [email protected] Designer Karl Litten / Nick Faldo Golf Reservations +971 (0) 4 205 4555 Max Handicap Men 28, Ladies 36 Year of Opening 1996 (reopened 2006) [email protected] Winter Peak Thur, Fri, Sat Location Emirates Living [email protected] & Public Holidays Golf Reservations +971 (0) 4 380 1999 Max Handicap Men 28, Ladies 36 www.jebelali-international.com www.dubaigolf.com [email protected] Max Handicap Men 28, Ladies 36 The Montgomerie Dubai www.dubaigolf.com The Track - Meydan Golf Holes 18 Par 72 Yards 7,396 Holes 9 Par 36 Yards 3,700 Designer colin Montgomerie and Designer Peter Harradine Emirates Golf Club – Desmond Muirhead Year of Opening 2012 Majlis Course Year of Opening 2002 Location Meydan Holes 18 Par 72 Yards 7,301 Location Golf Reservations +971 (0) 4 381 3733 Designer Karl Litten Golf Reservations +971 (0) 4 390 5600 [email protected] Year of Opening 1988 [email protected] Max Handicap N/A Location Emirates Living Max Handicap Men 28, Ladies 36 www.meydangolf.com Golf Reservations +971 (0) 4 380 1999 www.themontgomerie.com [email protected] Max Handicap Men 28, Ladies 36 www.dubaigolf.com 100 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Sports Tourism & Sports Venues 101

KEY Sports Venues Dubai’s successful sports clubs can facilitate many sporting activities, and are home to international title holders as well as modern grounds and amenities.

Al Ahli Club Al Nasr Sports Club Al Shabab Al Arabi Club Al Wasl Club Dubai Club for Dubai Cultural And Dubai Polo & Stadium Establishment: 1970 Establishment: 1945 Establishment: 1958 Establishment: 1974 Special Sports Sports Club Equestrian Club Capacity 5,000 Capacity 12,000 Capacity 10,000 Capacity 12,000 Capacity 12,000 Establishment: 1992 Establishment: 1995 Establishment: 2006 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 425 1111 President: H H Sheikh President: H H Sheikh President: H H Sheikh President: H H Sheikh Tel.: +971 (0) 4 298 8205 President: H H Sheikh Capacity: 300 Fax:+971 (0) 4 425 1100 Hamdan Bin Mohammed Hamdan Bin Mohammed Saeed Bin Maktoum Bin Ahmad Bin Rashid Al Fax: +971 (0) 4 298 8459 Ahmad Bin Mohammed Bin Tel.: +971 (0) 4 361 8111 [email protected] Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Rashid Al Maktoum Maktoum [email protected] Rashid Al Maktoum Fax: +971 (0) 4 361 7111 www.dubaisportscity.ae Tel.: +971 (0) 4 298 8988 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 337 5500 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 296 7755 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 298 8988 www.dubaisports Tel.: +971 (0) 4 287 0111 [email protected] Fax: +971 (0) 4 298 8885 Fax: +971 (0) 4 337 0024 Fax: +971 (0) 4 296 6605 Fax: +971 (0) 4 298 8885 council.ae Fax: +971 (0) 4 287 1298 www.poloclubdubai.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] mohammed@ [email protected] www.alahliclub.com www.alnasrclub.com www.alshababdubai.com alwaslsportclub.com www.dubaisports www.alwaslsport council.ae club.com

DUBAI AUTODROME L.L.C

Hatta Club Aviation Club Cricket Stadium Dubai Autodrome Dubai Chess & Hamdan Bin Establishment: 1981 Meydan Grand Stand The Sevens Tennis Centre Establishment: 2009 Capacity 7,000 Culture Club Mohammed Bin Rashid Tele.: +971 (0) 4 852 1111 Capacity 60,000 Capacity 50,000 Establishment: 1991 Capacity 25,000 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 367 8700 Establishment: 1979 Sports Complex Fax: +971 (0) 4 802 3132 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 381 3567 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 321 0008 Capacity 5,000 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 425 1111 Fax: +971 (0) 4 367 8750 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 296 6664 Capacity 15,000 [email protected] Fax:+971 (0) 4 381 3885 Fax: +971 (0) 4 321 1688 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 282 4122 Fax:+971 (0) 4 425 1100 [email protected] Fax:+971 (0) 4 296 8880 Tel.: +971 (0) 4 324 4446 www.hattaclub.com [email protected] [email protected] Fax: +971 (0) 4 282 4751 [email protected] www.dubaiauto dubaichess@emirates. Fax:+971 (0) 4 324 4449 www.meydan.ae www.dubairugby7s.com [email protected] www.dubaisportscity.ae drome.com net.ae [email protected] www.aviationclub.ae www.dubaichess.com www.dubaisc.ae 102 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide PCO/DMC & Other Service ProviderS 53

2013 Major Sports Events

PCO/DMC & Other Service ProviderS

January 22-24 October Marathon Beach Soccer Dubai Marathon Samsung Beach Soccer www.dubaimarathon.org Intercontinental Cup www.beachsoccer.com/tournaments/ January 28 - February 3 samsung/cupdubai

Golf November Dubai Desert Classic www.dubaidesertclassic.com Golf DP World Championship February 18 - March 2 www.dpworldtourchampionship.com

Tennis November Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship www.dubaidutyfree Rugby tennischampionships.com Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens www.dubairugby7s.com March December Equestrian Dubai World Cup Football www.dubaiworldcup.com Dubai Football Challenge

September Football Supercup www.proleague.ae

September Cricket T20 Series www.dubaisportscity.ae

October Swimming FINA/ARENA Swimming Events www.fina.org 54 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide PCO/DMC & Other Service ProviderS 105

PCO Partners

Congress Solutions International MCI Dubai

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Index Conferences & Exhibitions Meeting Minds Dubai

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Alpha Tours Gulf Dunes Royal Arabian

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Arabian Adventures Gulf Ventures Travco Travel Dubai

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Gulf Circle Tours Lama Tours 24 Degrees LLC Gaby Seikaly Kulwant Singh Mr. Simon Tempest Managing Director Managing Partner Business Development Manager Tel : +971 (0) 4 355 5662 Tel: +971 (0) 4 334 4330 / 335 7676 Tel: +971 (0) 4 260 3033 Fax: +971 (0) 4 359 0006 Mob: +971 (0) 50 625 3422 Fax:+971 (0) 4 260 3001 Mob: +971 (0) 50 651 1283 Fax: +971 (0) 4 334 4232 / 335 7111 Mob: +971 (0) 55 956 4872 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.gulfcircletours.com www.lama.ae www.24degrees.com 108 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Relax, Explore & Indulge 56

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Relax, Explore & Indulge In addition to being a business city, Dubai is also a global hotspot for leisure and . There is an incredible variety of appeal to Dubai with world-class attractions for everyone from adrenaline junkies to culture buffs, for big spenders, foodies, water babies, architecture admirers and party people. The following pages present some of the most popular and thrilling activities Dubai has to offer.

THE DESERT SAFARI TEE TIME Beautiful, untamed and expansive, Dubai has the distinction of Dubai’s desert landscape is hosting the oldest and most well truly magnificent, and a safari established tournament in the over its dunes in a 4WD is an Middle East, the Omega Dubai unforgettable, thrilling experience. Desert Classic and the European After an exhilarating dune bashing Tour’s Race to Dubai, which climax THE SPORT OF KINGS THE SPA CULTURE experience, you arrive at a typical with the season-ending Dubai Looking for a completely new Every hotel that opens in Dubai Arabian encampment in the middle World Championship. Dubai is experience? Something you now offers a new take on the of the desert, where guests can where the pros want to play but it can do only in Dubai? Instead spa experience. The result is that enjoy live music, belly dancing, is also the golfing destination global of the traditional game played spa culture has become one of camel riding, henna painting, star golfing tourists want to visit. With on horseback, try Camel Polo, Dubai’s top attractions, with gazing and a full dinner buffet and 10 spectacular 18 hole courses, incorporating one of Dubai’s native luxurious spa retreats on offer at BBQ with Arabic coffee. including three Championship creatures. Played with rules similar the beach, in the city, in the desert courses, and one excellent nine hole to standard polo, this version or even alongside the golf course. Tours can easily be customised resort course, there is something includes a few surprises and is Probably the most traditional of to the size and needs of specific for everyone. Each course has its easily accessible to all skill levels. all treatments is the hammam, groups. Smaller groups, for own characteristics, suitable for involving scrubbing, steaming and example, can enjoy a private tent golfers of all levels, and they can You will receive polo mallet swing wrapping in rasul muds, for deep atop a dune with Arabic cushions be enjoyed in superb conditions, technique training as well as tuition cleansing, detoxing and softening of overlooking the sunset, followed by all-year-round, under Dubai’s on how to successfully ride and the skin as well as deep relaxation. an array of from a perpetually sunny skies. steer the camels. This is a great This is just one of hundreds of harpist, to a whirling dervish troupe, introduction to interaction with treatments on offer to envelop a traditional falconry display and the camels and is a key part of the the senses, from aromatherapy even a full Bollywood disco. activity – as well as being amazing massages with exotic oils to facials fun. After this you will be equipped and pedicures. Daytime excursions offer something with all of the skills necessary to This indoor slope, jutting out of completely different, with sand battle it out “on the hump” in the the Mall of the Emirates, has five skiing, sand boarding, or even a final chukka! ‘real snow’ runs, a nursery slope, sand buggy treasure hunt with a a selection of rails and jumps, and spot of abseiling or mountaineering Played with groups of eight to 60 a snow park where kids can roll to work up an appetite for a Camel Polo is ideal for a corporate around in the snow. Lessons are sumptuous picnic lunch. team building activity or a day out available, and there’s a cafe halfway with family and friends. up the piste. 112 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Relax, Explore & Indulge 113

LIFE’S A BEACH Bathed by the crystalline Gulf waters and constant sunshine, Dubai is the ideal destination for beach lovers, who will never be disappointed by rainy or cold weather. Relax on the golden sands At The Top On The Palm at Jumeirah Beach Park or enjoy A visit to the Burj Khalifa, the Live the high life on this man-made exclusive facilities at a beachside world’s tallest building, is a must. marvel. Experience the flamboyant resort. Beach hotels offer extensive Ride the super-fast elevator to the Atlantis hotel with dinner at Nobu – a water sport activities for groups 124th floor’s viewing deck for a 360° well renowned Japanese restaurant - and individuals alike, including mini- view across Dubai. Alternatively, swim with dolphins, walk through the regattas, jet skiing, water skiing, book a table at At.mosphere – the watery world of the Lost Chambers parasailing, wakeboarding, kite world’s highest restaurant. and take the plunge at Aquaventure. surfing and even deep sea fishing. There are also snorkelling and AERIAL ADVENTURE SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP diving sites offshore, plus a flotilla , a tour operator with Dubai does shopping bigger and of boats for hire including dhows, a fleet of nine-seat Cessna better than most, so whether it’s catamarans and luxury yachts. 208 , provides aerial to beat the heat or browse the sightseeing tours departing from boutiques, you won’t be short Sample The Souks Explore Old Dubai Experience Local Take A Bus Tour the Jebel Ali Golf Resort and the of options. The city has many Still an essential part of life for Wander among traditional Culture View the city from the comfort of a Dubai Creek. shopping hotspots, including The many people, the hustle and bustle Arabic wind tower houses in the Take a tour of tour bus and learn some fascinating Dubai Mall, one of the largest in of Dubai’s souks is a welcome slice beautifully restored Bastakiya area. and learn about Islam and Emirati facts along the way. The Big Bus Prepare yourself to see the most the world. If shopping is more of tradition. Check out the Spice Stroll through the city’s history culture, experience local hospitality Company allows you to hop on famous Dubai icons at 1,500ft, than a passion, the time to visit is Souk, the colourful textile souk in at the nearby and at a ‘cultural breakfast’, or smoke and off their double-decker bus including the Burj Al Arab, The Palm during the Dubai Shopping Festival, Bur Dubai, the Fish Market in Deira learn about traditional trades at shisha and sample Middle Eastern at various attractions. Meanwhile and The World . In addition, held in the first months of the and the world-renowned Gold Souk. the Heritage & Diving Village on the cuisine at an Arabic cafe. the amphibious Wonder Bus drives the company offers group charters year, when the whole city becomes banks of the creek. around town before taking to the and organises trips to neighbouring a treasure trove of retail delights water and cruising along the Creek. emirates, reaching secluded spots and fabulous discounts. that cannot be reached by land. They also offer package deals that include spa and beach downtime, mountain safaris, dhow and dolphin cruises or deep sea fishing. 114 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Relax, Explore & Indulge 115

Dubai is the ideal base from which to embark on an adventure, an afternoon of culture, or just a scenic tour of the varied landscape.

Cuisine BEYOND THE BORDERS Dubai’s gastronomic landscape is With six neighbouring emirates, expansive with everything from Dubai is the ideal base from which glitzy celebrity chef venues and to embark on an adventure, an picturesque lounges to authentic afternoon of culture, or just a ethnic eateries and laid-back scenic tour of the varied landscape. shisha cafes. Whether casual, Cultural Meals hearty lunch or have a teetotal romantic, discrete, Michelin-star, Newly opened Al Fanar Restaurant & evening you shouldn’t ignore the The capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi, designer, modern, underwater, or Cafe in Festival City offers authentic affordable, culinary delights of is a little over an hour away. The on top of the world, eating out is Emirati cuisine in an incredible these independents. city offers a wealth of culture guaranteed to be an indulgent and setting that vividly evokes the and breathtaking views, from unforgettable occasion every time. Dubai of the 1960s. Alongside the Street Food its extensive corniche to the atmospheric decor and historic Shawarma is a popular local snack magnificent new Sheikh Zayed Bin Opening Hours artefacts, the food is delicious and consisting of rolled pita bread filled Sultan Al Nahyan grand mosque, In general, cafes and restaurants the experience unique. Bastakiya, with lamb or chicken carved from a with its 150 domes and the world’s in Dubai stay open until between the traditional part of the city, is rotating spit, vegetables and tahina largest carpet. 23:00 and 01:00. another great place to go for a sauce. You’ll see countless roadside cultural and culinary experience stands offering shawarma for as The green oasis of rises from Dress Code rolled into one – stroll through the little as Dhs.3 each. In residential the sands near the Omani border Dubai’s dress code is on the streets, visit the museums and dine areas, the small cluster of shops and is dominated by , smarter side, with beach attire not at one of the many cafes. Truly local beside a mosque is often a good a 1,200m mountain. Visitors who expected in restaurants. food has several distinct flavours, bet to find your local shawarma venture there are rewarded with a thanks to the country’s trading past. outlet. These cafes and stands panoramic view of the desert that Ramadan Timings Look out for tangs of cinnamon, usually sell other dishes, such as reaches into Saudi Arabia. Other During Ramadan, opening hours saffron and turmeric along with falafel (or ta’amiya), which are attractions include the date palms change considerably. Since eating nuts, limes and dried fruit. small savoury balls of deep-fried of Buraimi oasis, the hot springs building yards of quiet Ajman; and drinking in public is forbidden chickpeas, also sold separately or in of Al Fayda, and the Al Ain Camel the lagoons and mangroves of during daylight, many places only Independent Restaurants a pita bread sandwich. Souk, an authentic market for Umm Al Quwain, and finally the open after sunset then keep going Areas like Oud Metha, Karama Many offer freshly squeezed fruit camel traders and one of the few archaeological sites, coastal dunes, into the early hours. Some hotel and the Jumeirah strip are home juices for around Dhs.10. remaining in the Middle East. mountains and fjords of Ras Al restaurants open all day but are to restaurants serving everything Khaimah. Over the mountains, screened from public view. from authentic Arabic kebabs Heading north up the coast from Fujairah surprises with its coastal and tempting pad thai to crispy Dubai is Sharjah, with its extensive peaks, secluded beaches and Peking duck and fiery Pakistani range of museums and stunning rarities such as ’s curry. Whether you pop in for a souk architecture; then the dhow smallest mosque, at Bidayah. 116 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Relax, Explore & Indulge 117

Sample Itineraries With so many exciting and diverse activities to choose from, it’s easy to get overwhelmed or to miss out on what shouldn’t be missed. To help you get the most out of your stay in Dubai, below we suggest an itinerary to accommodate a variety of tastes.

DAY 1 Afternoon: Fun in the sun DAY 2 Head to Aquaventure at the Arrival: Walk ‘The Walk’ Atlantis Hotel or Wild Wadi at Morning: Half-day city tour Enjoy ‘The Walk’ at Jumeirah Beach Jumeirah Beach Hotel to experience Take a scenic tour of the city in Residence (Dubai Marina) for an thrilling rides and water slides. a luxury private vehicle. From alfresco lunch at one of the many rich historical sites to dynamic restaurants lining this beachfront Evening: Dine in a 3-star cosmopolitan landmarks, you’ll be marina. Then either stroll along Michelin restaurant wowed by this vibrant evolving city. the pleasant 3.5km promenade or Indulge your palate at Reflets, by Pick up some culture on the way at simply watch the world go by. celebrity chef Pierre Gagnaire. the Dubai Museum — Fort and the Jumeirah Mosque.

Afternoon: The Dubai Mall Prepare yourself for some serious shopping at The Dubai Mall, one of the world’s biggest malls with over 1,000 shops, an underwater zoo, SEGA Republic indoor and much more. While you’re there, don’t miss the observation deck on the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Also make sure to watch the breathtaking fountain shows just outside.

Evening: Dinner on Dubai Creek Enjoy an unforgettable evening onboard the sophisticated Bateaux Dubai. You’ll sail down the Dubai Creek through this charming ‘city of lights’ and witness the 21st century mingling with the simplicity of a bygone era, whilst indulging in a magnificent buffet. 118 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Annex 61

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DAY 3 DAY 4

Morning: A taste of Morning: Aerial city tour local culture Take an exhilarating aerial Prepare yourself for a magical day sightseeing tour of Dubai in a experiencing the Dubai of old. The Cessna 208 Caravan amphibian Bastakiya district, in Bur Dubai aircraft. See the city’s most famous near Dubai Creek, is a renovated sites from above: the World Islands, traditional Arabian village with , Jumeirah beach, the mud-walled courtyard houses, Burj Al Arab, the Burj Khalifa, Port quaint and narrow lanes and ornate Rashid and Festival City. towers. Steep yourself in tradition while sampling tasty Arabic cuisine. Afternoon & Evening: Desert safari Afternoon & Evening: The Afternoon: Swim with dolphins Escape the hustle and bustle Madinat Jumeirah Hotel Have a one-to-one encounter of the city and venture into Experience this fabulous resort with these friendly animals at the the magnificent desert. You’ll built in ancient Arabic style around Atlantis Aquaventure water park. be enthralled by a plethora of a series of waterways. Relax on activities, including dune bashing the resort’s pristine beach before Or through the desert, camel riding, shopping for souvenirs in the belly dancing, henna painting, hubbly traditional souk. Then choose from Afternoon: Car racing at the bubbly smoking (shisha), and a full one of 42 restaurants and bars Dubai Autodrome buffet dinner and BBQ with before ending the night with a Gear up by driving the fastest cars, Arabic coffee. traditional boat () ride along from Lamborghinis to Ferraris. the Madinat’s tranquil . DAY 5 Late Afternoon: Luxury at the DAY 6 Burj Al Arab Morning: Swimming with Enjoy a refined afternoon tea in one sharks in The Dubai Mall Departure: Shop ‘til you drop of the Burj Al Arab salons. Finish Aquarium Enjoy some last-minute shopping off your day in style with a relaxing Dive into the depths of the 10 and amazing deals at Dubai Duty treatment in the spa. million litre tank and experience the Free, winner of ‘Best Duty Free thrill of a lifetime by coming face- Shops’ in both 2008 and 2009. Evening: Relax at Neos at The to-face with the largest collection Address Downtown of Sand Tiger Sharks in the world. 120 Dubai Meeting and Event Planners’ Guide Annex 121

Important Links

Government Airport Other Organizations Department of Tourism and Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve Commerce Marketing (DTCM) www.dubaiairport.com www.ddcr.org www.dubaitourism.ae Dubai International Airport Dubai Duty Free Definitely Dubai www.dubaiairport.com www.dubaidutyfree.com www.definitelydubai.com Airlines Department of Civil Aviation www.dhcc.ae Emirates www.dcaa.gov.ae www.emirates.com Dubai International Conference and Department of Economic Exhibition Centre Fly Dubai Development www.dwtc.com www.flydubai.com www.dubaided.gov.ae Dubai International Financial Centre Department of Health and Medical www.difc.ae www.airarabia.com Services Dubai Internet City www.dha.gov.ae www.dubaiinternetcity.com www.etihadairways.com Department of Naturalisation and Dubai Media City Residency Humanitarian & Environmental www.dubaimediacity.com www.dnrd.ae Organizations Dubai Media Corporation Department of Ports and Customs Al Noor Training Centre for Children www.dmi.ae www.dxbcustoms.gov.ae www.alnoorspneeds.ae Dubai Metro Dubai Calendar Dubai Cares www.mydubaimetro.com/en www.dubaicalendar.ae www.dubaicares.ae Dubai Shopping Festival Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Dubai Center for Special Needs www.mydsf.com Industry www.dcsneeds.ae www.dubaichamber.ae Dubai Sports City Dubai Charity Association www.dubaisportscity.ae Dubai Culture and Art Authority www.dubaicharity.org.ae www.dubaiculture.ae Emirates Environmental Group www.globalvillage.ae Dubai e-Government www.eeg-uae.org www.egov.dubai.ae Authority Newspapers (English) www.jafza.ae www.login.dm.gov.ae Knowledge Village www.gulfnews.com www.kv.ae Dubai Police Khaleej Times www.dubaipolice.gov.ae UAE Free Zones www.khaleejtimes.com www.uaefreezones.com Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities The National www.iacad.gov.ae www.thenational.ae

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Five Year Planner

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