This document provides an overview of Dubai as a destination for business events. It describes Dubai as a thriving international city located on the Arabian Gulf that is tolerant, hospitable and welcoming. It is easily accessible from around the world and has excellent infrastructure for transportation and accommodations. The document highlights Dubai's state-of-the-art convention centers, hotels, and unique event venues. It also outlines Dubai's growing economy and sectors like trade, finance and tourism.

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3. About Dubai
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4. About Dubai
A thriving internaConal city located on the Arabian Gulf
Tolerant, hospitable and welcoming
Well-known meeCng point

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About Dubai
Easily accessible from all corners of the world 1/3 of the world’s populaCon is less than 4 hours flight from Dubai 2/3 is less than 8 hours away

6. About Dubai
One of 7 Emirates that make up the
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi
Sharjah
Ras Al-Kahima
Fujeira
Umm al Quwain
Ajman
DUBAI
By the numbers...

7. By the numbers...
About Dubai
One of 7 Emirates that make up the
United Arab Emirates
Home to 2.2 million people
200 naConaliCes

8. One of the world’s most cosmopolitan ciCes
English is widely spoken - especially in business, hospitality and retail
About Dubai
Friendly, welcoming community
Over 11 million internaConal visitors in 2013
Target of 20 million internaConal visitors by 2020

9. Landmark architecture FantasCc beaches and a`racCons World-class hotels and restaurants A year-round calendar of internaConal events
About Dubai
Unique offerings

10. Top 25 places to go
worldwide
One of the ‘Top 52 Places
to Go in 2014
5th in annual MasterCard
Global DesCnaCon CiCes Index
About Dubai

11. About Dubai
Safety comes as standard
One of the world’s safest ciCes
Ranked within top 20 safest ciCes

12. About Dubai
Led by His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai
In the race for excellence
there’s no finish line “ “
A basCon of poliCcal and economic stability

13. UAE - a top desCnaCon
for meeCngs in EMEA
Dubai is #1 in the Middle East
for associaCon meeCngs
Dubai host 50% of all trade
exhibiCons in the Middle East
About Dubai

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15. Trade and Knowledge Hub
Sehng the standard
World’s #1 city to
live and work in
Leading Middle East
city to do business in
The world’s seventh
most influenCal city
UAE ranked as top Arab
country in well-being and
life saCsfacCon

16. Trade and Knowledge Hub
Fast growing economy
GDP of over $100bn per annum
Expected GDP growth of over 5% in 2014

17. Trade with 220+ countries
DUBAI
Dubai account for 1.3% of global trade
Global trading hub
Trade and Knowledge Hub
Healthcare Financial Services InformaCon
Technology
Trade & LogisCcs
Tourism & Retail ConstrucCon Manufacturing EducaCon
Main business sectors:

18. Trade and Knowledge Hub
Springboard for growth
Jebel Ali is the largest man-made harbour and is ranked
amongst the Top 10 container ports worldwide
56% of major mulCnaConals are present in Dubai
22 Free Zones

19. Trade and Knowledge Hub
Knowledge hub of the Middle East
Dedicated knowledge hub

20. Trade and Knowledge Hub
Leading in research
Major research faciliCes

21. Trade and Knowledge Hub
EducaCon hub of the Middle East
57 universiCes and learning insCtuCons
52,000 students from 140 naCons

22. Trade and Knowledge Hub
Dubai AssociaCon Centre (DAC)
Home to largest concentraCon of associaCons in the Middle East
Plaporm for formaCon of non-profit, professional associaCons
Dubai aims to become a global associaCon hub

23. Trade and Knowledge Hub
Expo 2020
World’s largest business event
Will takes place from October 2020 – April 2021
‘ConnecCng Minds, CreaCng the Future
Focus on Sustainability, Mobility and Opportunity
Expected to a`ract 25 million visitors

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25. Gehng here & gehng around
Gehng here is easy
Connected to 260 desCnaCons across 6 conCnents
Served by 140 airlines
Emirates Airline fly to 148 desCnaCons in 80 countries
Flydubai serves 77 desCnaCons in the Middle East, Africa and Asia
Easy low cost visa processes

26. Emirates Network Via Dubai

27. Gehng here & gehng around
69+ million passengers in 2014
World’s busiest airport for internaConal passenger traffic
Only 15 minutes from most hotels and downtown Dubai
Excellent ConnecCvity
Dubai Interna@onal Airport

28. Gehng here & gehng around
Opened in October 2013
Set to become world’s largest airport with 5 runways
UlCmate capacity of 160m passengers and 12m tons of cargo
Growing aviaCon opCons
Al Maktoum Interna@onal at Dubai World Central
Excellent ConnecCvity

29. Efficient Metro System connects airport, venues, malls and major hotels Dubai Tram opened in November 2014 9,000 inexpensive cabs available at all hours Over 1,000 buses operaCng 105 routes
Easy TransportaCon
Gehng here & gehng around

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31. Dubai InternaConal ConvenCon and ExhibiCon Centre
Endless space and flexibility
One million sq. feet of exhibiCon and conference space
Two on-site hotels
Full-service provider (F&B, AV etc.)
Where to meet

32. Dubai InternaConal ConvenCon and ExhibiCon Centre
Everything in one place
3,000 hotel rooms in walking distance
10 minutes from Dubai InternaConal Airport
On-site Metro StaCon
Restaurants and retail
Where to meet

33. Madinat Conference Hall
Two ballrooms for up to 1,900
(cocktail)/1540 (theatre)
Can be divided into
15+ smaller rooms
Mina A’Salam Hotel
Two ballrooms for up to 400
(cocktail)/300 (theatre)
Can be divided into 5
smaller rooms
Madinat Arena
“Black box” mulCpurpose
venue for up to 4,500
(cocktail)/2600 (theatre)
Fixed upper gallery and
VIP sec@ons
Venues at Madinat Jumeirah
Where to meet

34. Madinat Souk
Amphitheatre
Outdoor amphitheatre for up
to 1,000 seated guests
Ideal for shows and concerts
Fort Island
Outdoor venue located in the
heart of an impressive lagoon
Accommodates up to 425 for
recepCon
Venues at Madinat Jumeirah
Madinat Theatre
Seats up to 442 people
Designed with technical
faciliCes to cater for any
producCon
Where to meet

35. Where to meet

36. 5600 sqm
meeCng space
1,539 guest
rooms
3ballrooms
14
MeeCng
rooms
23 restaurants, bars
and lounges
Accommodates up to 2,000 guests
for conferences and up to 1,500
guests for gala dinners
ATLANTIS THE PALM
Where to meet

37. Accommodates 2,000 for conferences
and up to 1,500 for gala dinners
13 restaurants, bars
and lounges
674 guest
rooms & suites
5,000 sqm
meeCng space
GRAND HYATT DUBAI
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11
MeeCng
rooms
2 Ball rooms

38. Accommodates 1,500 for
conferences, 1,300 for recepCons
and 900 for gala dinners
JW MARRIOTT
MARQUIS 32 MeeCng rooms
14 restaurants, bars
and lounges
Where to meet
2 Ballrooms
1,608 guest
rooms & suites
8,000 sqm
meeCng space

39. Where to meet
Accommodates 1,100
for conferences and up
to 1,000 for gala
dinners
CONRAD DUBAI
11 MeeCng rooms
3 Board rooms
5 restaurants
and bars
555 guest
rooms & suites
4,000 sqm
meeCng space

40. Where to meet
Accommodates 1,300
for conferences and up
to 900 for gala dinners
ConvenCon centre with
two hotels
(Intercon@nental and
Crowne Plaza)
Dubai FesCval City
7 MeeCng rooms
2 Ballrooms
945 guest rooms
& suites
725 sqm
exhibiCon space 7 restaurants
and bars

41. Ballroom accommodates
1,100 for conferences and
up to 900 for gala dinners
13 restaurants,
bars and lounges
617 guest rooms,
suites and villas
5,000 sqm
meeCng space
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Where to meet
8
MeeCng
rooms
3
Board
rooms

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43. Choice of 659 hotels and hotel apartments to suit every budget
93,030 rooms
15,000 - 20,000 addiConal rooms by end of 2016
High quality and value for money
Where to sleep
Huge array of choice
26,000 hotel rooms located along Dubai Metro

44. Where to sleep
Broad range of 1* budget to 5* deluxe hotels
84 HOTELS
29,504 ROOMS
69 HOTELS
9,333 ROOMS
124 HOTELS
4,781 ROOMS
54 HOTELS
5,085 ROOMS
96 HOTELS
18,614 ROOMS

45. Where to sleep
From beach resorts to business hotels

46. Where to sleep
Global Hotel Icons
Burj Al Arab
The world’s only 7 star hotel

47. Where to sleep
Global Hotel Icons
JW Marrio` Marquis Hotel
The tallest hotel in the world

48. Where to sleep
Global Hotel Icons
Armani Hotel
Hotel in tallest building in the world (Burj Khalifa)

49. Where to sleep
Home grown and internaConal brands
World-class home grown brands InternaConal Brands

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51. Networking OpportuniCes
Desert Experience

52. Armani Pavilion
At the foot of Burj Khalifa
Networking OpportuniCes
Unique venues
Accommodates up to 600 guests
Ideal for seated dinner or cocktail recepCon
Spectacular views of Dubai Fountain

53. Meydan: Home to the world’s richest horse race
Sky Bubble has lounge and roof-top terrace for 3,700 guests
Networking OpportuniCes
Unique venues
Falcon Lounge accommodates 800 guests
Turf Lounge accommodates 700 guests
The Apron offers flexible outdoor space for up to 18,000
guests for concerts and gala dinners

54. Dubai Opera
Unique, mulC-purpose venue in Downtown Dubai
Networking OpportuniCes
Unique venues
Ideal for recepCon, dinners and entertainment
Opens in 2016

55. Bateaux Dubai
Creek Cruise with excellent cuisine
Networking OpportuniCes
Unique venues
Accommodates 210 guests for sit-down dinner,
165 for buffet or 300 for cocktail recepCons

56. Madinat Arena
Part of Madinat Jumeirah complex
Networking OpportuniCes
Unique venues
A highly flexible ‘black box’ with state-of-the-art
technical and logisCcal features
Seats 1,300 for gala dinner and accommodates
4,500 for cocktail recepCon

57. Asateer
Part of AtlanCs The Palm
Networking OpportuniCes
Unique venues
Set by the ocean with dazzling views of Dubai’s skyline
2,100 sqm perfect locaCon for gala dinners and large staged events
Seats 1,500 for dinner and accommodates 2,500 for cocktail recepCons

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59. Things to do
Burj Khalifa

60. Things to do
Ski Dubai

61. Things to do
Dubai Mall and Dubai Aquarium

62. Things to do
Jumeirah Beach

63. Things to do
Burj Al Arab

64. Things to do
Dubai Creek

65. Things to do
Dubai Museum

66. Things to do
Gold and Spice Souks

67. Things to do
Excellent gastronomy
Over 5,400 restaurants and cafes
From local legends to Michelin-starred chefs

68. Thriving Nightlife
Middle East’s most vibrant nightlife
Clubs, lounges and bars are available throughout the city
Things to do

69. Dubai Parks - Middle East’s largest entertainment desCnaCon
Three separate theme parks
moCongate™ Dubai
LEGOLAND® Dubai
Bollywood Parks™ Dubai
Things to do
83 a`racCons, including live shows, 3D moCon
simulators, roller coasters and drop towers
Located in Jebel Ali near Dubai World Central

70. ExciCng, world-class shopping
More than 95 shopping malls, including
the world’s largest (Dubai Mall)
Things to do

71. ExciCng, world-class shopping
Home to any global brand
Things to do

72. ExciCng, world-class shopping
Dubai Shopping Fes@val
the ulCmate shoppers paradise
Things to do

73. Lots of events and fesCvals
A vibrant year-round calendar of events
Music, arts and culture events abound
Things to do

74. Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship
where stars collide
Dubai World Cup
the world’s richest horserace
DP World Tour Golf Championship
the climax of the European Tour
Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens
atmosphere and top-class entertainment
Things to do
World class sport events

75. In the water
Things to do
Water parks for all ages
Diving in crystal clear waters
Snorkeling
Swimming with dolphins

76. On the water
Things to do
Yacht sailing
Jet skies
Fishing
Kayaking

77. Dubai from above
Things to do
Seawings
a scenic tour

78. Dubai from above
Things to do
HeliDubai
Up close with the skyline

79. Dubai from above
Things to do
Skydive Dubai
Sky diving in cloudless skies

80. Need for speed
Things to do
Dubai Autodrome
Experience driving a race car
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81. Need for speed
Things to do
Ski Dubai
World largest indoor ski resort
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82. Historic Dubai
Things to do
Al Fahidi Historic District
A tradiConal EmiraC neighbourhood

83. Historic Dubai
Things to do
Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding

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85. Dubai Business Events
Support
Official ConvenCon Bureau of Dubai
Team of 20 professionals
Head office in Dubai
Overseas offices in London, New York, Sao Paulo, Beijing and Shanghai

86. Our Services
Support
Neutral and free advice
Access to key stakeholders
Venue availability and hotel allotments
HosCng of site inspecCons
Bid assistance
Delegate boosCng
Dubai Business Events Support Programme

87. Our Services
Support
A member of
BestCiCes Global
Alliance
An alliance of 12 world-class convenCon ciCes: Berlin, Bogota, Cape Town, Chicago,
Copenhagen, Dubai, Edinburgh, Houston, Melbourne, Singapore, Tokyo and Vancouver
Compliance with world’s first Quality Management System for convenCon bureaus
Standards audited by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance

88. Full service Professional Congress Organizers
Support

89. World-class DesCnaCon Management Companies at your service
Support

90. s
Globally connected
Support

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92. Video Library
30 seconds
MICE
2 minutes
Congress
2 minutes
IncenCves
Dubai World
Trade Center
Dubai
FlowmoCon
DTCM
Corporate EXPO 2020
BestCiCes
Global Alliance
#myDubai
Nu Skin
Case Study

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98. 30 seconds MICE

99. 2 minutes Congress

100. 2 minutes IncenCves

101. Dubai World Trade
Center

102. Dubai FlowmoCon

103. DTCM Corporate

104. EXPO 2020

105. BestCiCes
Global Alliance

106. #myDubai

107. Nu Skin
Case Study

108. About Dubai
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