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Step into Dubai for an unforgettable experience STEP INTO DUBAI FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE Ease of connectivity and accessibility expansion, is set to further enhance the Dubai’s central location between the city’s accessibility. DUBAI: east and west makes it an ideal spot for The type of visa needed to enter international meetings looking to draw Dubai depends on several factors such AN IDEAL BUSINess attendees from all around as nationality, purpose of visit and its the world. duration. Nevertheless, visas on arrivals With over 7,000 weekly flights are available for visitors from countries DESTINATION operated by 125 airlines from 260 including China, Singapore, Malaysia, destinations across six continents, there Hong Kong and Japan. are a wide range of options to choose from when flying to Dubai. A type of hotel for everyone Emirates airline, Dubai’s flag carrier, Crowned as one of the world’s top 10 carries a bulk of the traffic with flights cities in terms of hotel inventory, Dubai to and from over 160 destinations has now over 111,000 hotel rooms, with worldwide. Since launching in 2009, new ones coming in at the same time. flydubai has become the world’s fastest While Dubai’s reputation is heavily growing airline, flying to more than 100 built on luxury and five-star hotels, the destinations across 44 countries. fresh injection of quality mid-market While Dubai already ranks first in the and budget accommodation has world in terms of air connectivity, the Al broadened its appeal to a wider Maktoum International Airport at Dubai demographic to ensure there is idely acclaimed as one of the world’s most glamorous, World Central, which is undergoing an a type of hotel for everyone. W spectacular and futuristic urban destinations, Dubai has emerged triumphantly as one of the world’s leading international business centres and regional hubs. With Dubai Business Events is the official convention bureau for Dubai. As a division its ease of accessibility, state-of-the-art infrastructure and of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, their main goal modern venues, it’s easy to see why Dubai is the place to be is to establish Dubai as a premier business event destination by promoting the when it comes to business. destination and attracting international meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions that can help grow economic development, jobs and knowledge creation in the emirate. With in-depth knowledge of Dubai, its unique culture, world-class convention venues and the specific requirements of the business event industry, Dubai Business Events prides itself on delivering free and impartial advice tailored to your specific needs. Website: www.dubaibusinessevents.com 02 03 STEP INTO DUBAI FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE Ease of connectivity and accessibility expansion, is set to further enhance the Dubai’s central location between the city’s accessibility. DUBAI: east and west makes it an ideal spot for The type of visa needed to enter international meetings looking to draw Dubai depends on several factors such AN IDEAL BUSINess attendees from all around as nationality, purpose of visit and its the world. duration. Nevertheless, visas on arrivals With over 7,000 weekly flights are available for visitors from countries DESTINATION operated by 125 airlines from 260 including China, Singapore, Malaysia, destinations across six continents, there Hong Kong and Japan. are a wide range of options to choose from when flying to Dubai. A type of hotel for everyone Emirates airline, Dubai’s flag carrier, Crowned as one of the world’s top 10 carries a bulk of the traffic with flights cities in terms of hotel inventory, Dubai to and from over 160 destinations has now over 111,000 hotel rooms, with worldwide. Since launching in 2009, new ones coming in at the same time. flydubai has become the world’s fastest While Dubai’s reputation is heavily growing airline, flying to more than 100 built on luxury and five-star hotels, the destinations across 44 countries. fresh injection of quality mid-market While Dubai already ranks first in the and budget accommodation has world in terms of air connectivity, the Al broadened its appeal to a wider Maktoum International Airport at Dubai demographic to ensure there is idely acclaimed as one of the world’s most glamorous, World Central, which is undergoing an a type of hotel for everyone. W spectacular and futuristic urban destinations, Dubai has emerged triumphantly as one of the world’s leading international business centres and regional hubs. With Dubai Business Events is the official convention bureau for Dubai. As a division its ease of accessibility, state-of-the-art infrastructure and of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, their main goal modern venues, it’s easy to see why Dubai is the place to be is to establish Dubai as a premier business event destination by promoting the when it comes to business. destination and attracting international meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions that can help grow economic development, jobs and knowledge creation in the emirate. With in-depth knowledge of Dubai, its unique culture, world-class convention venues and the specific requirements of the business event industry, Dubai Business Events prides itself on delivering free and impartial advice tailored to your specific needs. Website: www.dubaibusinessevents.com 02 03 STEP INTO DUBAI FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE diversified base of source business event industry, Dubai markets around the world, Dubai has Business Events offers free INSIDER VIEW both in terms of the where the an array of venues and impartial advice, guidance organisers and delegates are capable of hosting a and support in planning coming from. Overall, across international business events business and leisure, the top broad range of events, in the emirate. 1. What makes Dubai Gulf and desert tents, among five source markets are India, from intimate meetings A s Dubai outstanding for MICE? others, also give planners plenty Saudi Arabia, UK, China and in boardrooms at hotels, 7. What are some new rises up as With one-third of the world’s of options for their itineraries. Russia. From Asian markets, to large scale congresses developments in the top-choice for population living within a four- we have seen particularly within the halls of Dubai to look out for? business, incentives hour flight, and two-thirds 2. Tell us more about strong interest in incentive With the commencement and meetings, within eight hours, Dubai’s ease Dubai’s status as a growing programmes and corporate Dubai World Trade of Expo 2020 Dubai just Steen Jakobsen, of access for global markets knowledge hub. meetings, with organisations Centre, the region’s two years away now, the assistant vice has proven to be one of the key As home to a well-diversified understanding the strong largest dedicated development of the main Expo president, Dubai reasons why this city has become economy, Dubai has a strong appeal Dubai has for their site is now at an advanced a popular host destination for knowledge base and strategies employees and stakeholders. events space.” stage, and along with the Business Events business meetings and events. for innovation across the key pavilions and structures shares what makes Dubai’s high level of safety sectors at the heart of the UAE 5. Which other markets is to organise roadshows in key on the site are a host of Dubai an ideal spot and security, its significant National Innovation Strategy: Dubai eyeing to boost MICE international markets to meet infrastructure projects to for MICE and what infrastructural investment and renewable energy, transport, traffic from? with and build relationships support the major event. else the destination development, as well as the city’s education, health, technology, Over the past two years, with decision makers and While there will be many is doing to continue range of world-renowned hotels, water and space. especially since the business event planners. opportunities for planners to flourishing as a venues and suppliers – are also introduction of visas-on-arrival Along with stakeholders such incorporate Expo 2020 Dubai business destination. among the many factors that 3. In alignment with the UAE at the end of 2016, China has as airlines, hotels, DMCs and into their itineraries – whether draw planners and delegates to National Innovation Strategy, been one of our fastest growing venues, we also participate as a venue or for delegates to the emirate. what do each sectors of focus source markets for overall in key international trade explore as visitors – its legacy Another key factor has been mean for the MICE industry? tourism, and this growth has shows around the world, such will also be crucial, with a the diversity of the hospitality One key trend we continue to see certainly been seen within the as IMEX and IBTM World, to number of event spaces, offering in the city, which already in the business events sector is business events segment. further communicate the city’s including a conference and has over 111,000 rooms across a demand for more knowledge Since June 2017, Dubai business event offerings. exhibition centre, set to be more than 700 properties. Visitors exchange opportunities when Business Events has, in To maximise our opportunity remain standing at the site. and planners can choose from associations, businesses and addition to its presence in to bring more business The evolution of Dubai’s a wide range of options, from other organisations are searching China, also been represented events to Dubai, we will also hotel sector will also continue international brands such as for a host city for their events. by offices in Jakarta, Kuala continue to work closely to play an important role in JW Marriott, Four Seasons and This taps into both the need Lumpur and Singapore, with stakeholders in the city.