Venue / Travel

From travel and hotels to opening times and local tips, we’ve pulled together everything you need to make the most of your experience. 

Location

Za’abeel Halls 4, 5 and 6 

Dubai World Trade Centre
Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai Central Business District

Opening times

Tuesday, 12 January, 10:00 - 17:30
Wednesday, 13 January, 10:00 - 17:30
Thursday, 14 January, 10:00 - 16:30
 
Last entry: 30 mins before close

Hotels

Book your hotel rooms through our partner HotelMap and get access to discounted rates unavailable anywhere else.
 

Dubai

Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates. Famed for its breathtaking architecture, rooftop lounges and shopping malls, this ultra-modern city has something for everyone.

Get directions to the venue

Book your stay at up to 40% off

Through our dedicated Atelier by Informa program, secure access to exclusive attendee rates at more than 80 hotels across Dubai.
 
  • Best-price guarantee on partner hotels
  • Free daily shuttles to and from the venue
  • Special group rates on bookings of 9+ rooms
  • Priority check-ins and tailored experiences
  • Flexible cancellation policy
 
 

Official Airline Partner

Fly Better with Emirates and enjoy more comfort, delicious cuisine, award-winning entertainment, and world-class service throughout your journey.
 
  • 7% discount on Saver, Flex, and Flex Plus fares in Economy and Business
  • 5% discount on Flex Plus in Premium Economy
  • Travel into DXB: 7 to 19 January 2027. Return from DXB: No later than 29 January 2027
  • Email us to receive your Gulf Print & Pack code, you must have a complete registration to be eligible.

Visa support

Nationals of 45+ countries are eligible for a UAE visa on arrival. If you require an Invitation letter you can do this on completion of your registration.
 
For complex or restricted-nationality applications, our partner Al Rais can guide you through documentation and procedures (service fee applies).
 

Travel insurance

You may be considering obtaining insurance for travelling to an exhibition. Orient Travel provides various travel policies, information on which you can enquire about here.

 


 

Getting to the show

BY METRO

The station ‘Dubai World Trade Centre’ (number 22) is on the Red Line within Zone 5. Trains run every 7 minutes and with options such as Park and Ride or feeder buses connecting various neighbourhoods to the metro.
 
Using the metro not only saves you time and reduces traffic on the roads, but also lowers our carbon footprint, which helps us work towards a greener environment.
 
Station opening times:
  • Saturday to Thursday: 6:00 to 23:00
  • Friday: 14:00 to midnight
The metro operational times are subject to change.
 
Tickets: For further details on Nol Cards and Nol tickets please visit http://www.nol.ae 
 
Click here for the Metro Guide.

BY ROAD

If you’re travelling by car, DWTC has direct access from the city’s main highway, Sheikh Zayed Road. Within the DWTC complex, take advantage of the extensive multi-storey parking facilities for around 5,000 cars. View car parking map.
 
Both paid and free parking is available. Free outdoor parking areas are located off D86 - Al Sa’ada Street, close to the Convention Gate entrance as well as additional parking near the Za’abeel entrance.

We also provide dedicated VIP and valet parking at our main entrance gates.

BY AIR

Dubai International Airport is only 10km from DICEC and is the regional hub for air transport with over 150 passenger airlines serving over 200 destinations.
 
Neighbouring Sharjah Airport is a base for regional and international budget airlines and is a 40 minutes’ drive from the city of Dubai.
 
Abu Dhabi International Airport is just over an hour’s drive away and covers comprehensive regional and international services.

 

BY TAXI

Metered taxis across the city are easy to find, well-regulated, clean and comfortable. Those that prefer to, can opt for ladies-only taxis driven by women. The taxi rank is located next to the ibis hotel at Exhibition Plaza.

More information on Dubai’s taxis can be found on Dubai Taxi Corp, National Taxi and Cars Taxi.