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Planning your trip to the Middle East Waste Summit


Long established as the trading and commercial hub of the Middle East, Dubai is one of seven Emirates and the most populous state of the United Arab Emirates. The city offers business travellers a unique combination of benefits – the facilities and services of a leading international business centre coupled with the attractions and recreational possibilities of a luxurious tourist destination.
 

For information on travel, booking a hotel, or to discover what you can do in Dubai during your stay, click on the tabs at the top of this page.

 

Situated half way between Tokyo and New York, Dubai's central location ensures easy access from the world’s major trade centres. Business travellers can reach Dubai from London, Shanghai, Cape Town or Moscow within eight hours and Dubai International Airport is well served by airlines operating all over the world.

Visa Information

1. No entry visa is required for GCC nationals 
2. Citizens of the following countries will be issued with a free-of-charge VISIT VISA on entry to the UAE: United States, UK, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, South Korea, Spain, Monaco, Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein,Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong
3. Citizens of other countries should apply to their nearest UAE embassy

For those needing to book a hotel in Dubai, there are exceptional standards of accommodation and modern amenities with luxurious brands such as The Fairmont, Shangri-la, Intercontinental, Sheraton, Hilton  and Crowne Plaza all having hotels based in the City.

To book your accommodation we recommend that you book directly with the hotel of your choice or take a look at some of the popular search engines to get the best rates.
Much has been written about Dubai with its bustling harbours, enormous malls, sandy beaches, and its sky-scrapered world of 1.4 million people.

Dubai skyline

Strategically located between East and West, Dubai has vantage proximity to a market of over two billion people making it a natural nucleus of trade and commerce. A free enterprise integrated with world-class infrastructure, ultra-modern facilities, sophisticated financial sector and a westernised business approach, Dubai has been become entrenched as the region's powerhouse.

From a desert safari or traditoinal dhow cruise to an afternoon skiing or trip to a spa, we recommend that you spend an extra day or two exploring this cosmopolitan city during your time in Dubai for the Middle East Waste Summit.

For further information on Dubai visit www.dubaitourism.ae
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