Venue & Travel

The conference will be held at the Convention Center at Zayed University, Dubai Campus. Download driving directions and a map in Arabic or in English.


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Transportation

Dubai is accessible by car from some nearby GCC countries such as Oman and Qatar. Also, many airlines have several daily non-stop flights between Dubai and many GCC countries. Some of the airlines include: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Kuwait Airways, Gulf Air, Bahrain Air, Saudi Airlines, Fly Dubai, and many others. Please check their websites for more information.

Hotels

The following hotels (not ranked in any order) are recommended as they are close to Zayed University Convention Center. Many more options for accommodations are available in Dubai, please use your favourite website (Booking, Expedia, others) to search for more hotels. The area of Zayed University in Dubai is known as 'Dubai International Academic City' and is also close to 'Dubai Silicon Oasis'..

Visa

The categories given below identify whether an individual requires a visit visa before arrival or whether one can be issued at the airport or entry point. But to be on the safe side, please check with the UAE Embassy/Consulate in your country.

  • AGCC Citizens: Citizens of the Arab Gulf Co-operation Council (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE) do not need a visa.
  • AGCC Residents: AGCC expatriate residents may obtain a non-renewable 180 days visa upon arrival. Residents must have at least 6 months validity on their passport and residence visa.
  • Other Arab countries: Citizens of other Arab countries require a visa and a sponsor for their visit. The sponsor could be a hotel, a tourist company, or an aline. Airlines such as Emirates, for example, provide Visa Services for passengers traveling with them.
More information on visa and tourism, please see the Dubai Visa & Entry Information section of Visit Dubai Website.